Model Policies — Ohio

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Clean Ohio Advocacy - Template State Legislator Letter

You can make this letter more impactful by customizing it, particularly by adding a personal story about the importance of local trail! [State Elected Official], The work that you have done to help keep Ohioans safe is very much appreciated and respected. We are facing major challenges of not...

Published on 06/09/20
Funding Mechanism: Bill
Topic Area: Cycling, Economic Development, Environment/Sustainability, Equity, Dedicated Funding, Health, Parks, Safety, Trails, Transportation, Walking, Recreation, Land Use
State: Ohio
Tags: Budget Bill, Bond

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Ohio: Year of the Trails 2018

Designates 2018 as "Ohio's Year of the Trails." Passed Unanimously by the Senate. Read SCR 15 here. OHIO LEGISLATURE DESIGNATES 2018 “YEAR OF THE TRAILS” COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives has voted unanimously to approve Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 designating 2018 as “Ohio’s...

Published on 02/22/18
Funding Mechanism: Resolution
Topic Area: Trails, Health, Cycling, Walking, Transportation, Economic Development, Environment/Sustainability, Equity, Recreation
State: Ohio
Tags: 2017, 2018

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Success Stories

Florida: Funding Trails Through Conservation and the Ballot Box

Florida’s history of supporting environmental conservation and recreation dates back to the establishment of the Land Acquisition Trust Fund in 1963. Throughout the years, a number of programs have helped support this important trust fund—and today, Florida seeks to build on the success of these...

Published on 12/20/16
Funding Mechanism: Ballot Initiative
Topic Area: Environment/Sustainability, Taxes
Tags: Bond, 2014

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“Complete Communities” Law Creates Unique Collaboration Between Local Governments and Delaware DOT

On May 5, 2016, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 130—the Complete Communities bill—which takes a unique policy approach whereby the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local communities work together to create more bikeable, walkable communities around...

Published on 12/20/16
Funding Mechanism: Bill, Executive/Agency Action
Topic Area: Transportation, Cycling, Walking, Transit, Economic Development
Tags: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), 2016

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