Comments for http://interstate73.wordpress.com Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:50:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on I-73/74 Road Rally in Greensboro, NC by MansfieldOH http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/i-7374-road-rally-in-greensboro-nc/#comment-16 MansfieldOH Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:50:07 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-16 Hey everyone! I am a big advocate of the I-73/I-74 corridor in Ohio! What I reccommend doing is emailing the TRAC. The TRAC is the Transportation Review Advisory Council. They are the group that is responisble for planning the major highway projects in Ohio. You can shoot them an email with your interests and concerns at this link: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/forms/feedback.asp Also check out the TRAC's website on ODOT's website. They actually publish Project lists in PDF format listing all of their Tier I and Tier II projects. If you see, the Portsmouth Bypass is on there, and there is even the Delaware, Ohio bypass which was originally talked about when the idea of I-73 first came about in the 90's. that is listed on there as a tier II project. You can check the project lists out here: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/trac/Pages/ProjectLists.aspx Keep being persistent! We need this road in Ohio! For the better of not only our state, but everyone! Hey everyone! I am a big advocate of the I-73/I-74 corridor in Ohio! What I reccommend doing is emailing the TRAC. The TRAC is the Transportation Review Advisory Council. They are the group that is responisble for planning the major highway projects in Ohio. You can shoot them an email with your interests and concerns at this link:

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/forms/feedback.asp

Also check out the TRAC’s website on ODOT’s website. They actually publish Project lists in PDF format listing all of their Tier I and Tier II projects. If you see, the Portsmouth Bypass is on there, and there is even the Delaware, Ohio bypass which was originally talked about when the idea of I-73 first came about in the 90’s. that is listed on there as a tier II project. You can check the project lists out here:

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/trac/Pages/ProjectLists.aspx

Keep being persistent! We need this road in Ohio! For the better of not only our state, but everyone!

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by ColumbusOH http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-15 ColumbusOH Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:18:46 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-15 The thing with Ohio is a majority of the road is already built for both 73 and 74. OH-32 towards Cincinnati needs upgraded to freeway status. It does have 4 lane sections and maybe some already are freeway sections. I don't know. U.S. 23, the route I-73 would follow, has full freeway sections with 65 mph speed north of Columbus. I'm sure people in NW Ohio would like a better route to the state capital. Its confusing as to why Toledo was never given that freeway link when every other large Ohio city was. Plus it would help traffic getting to Detroit and beyond. ODOT is low on cash so the Feds would have to be generous with their funds to get Ohio to even afford I-73. I am not sure, but would Ohio receive funding for upgrading routes to an interstate (OH-32, US23, US52, US823) or would they only get it if they built the freeway from scratch? The thing with Ohio is a majority of the road is already built for both 73 and 74. OH-32 towards Cincinnati needs upgraded to freeway status. It does have 4 lane sections and maybe some already are freeway sections. I don’t know. U.S. 23, the route I-73 would follow, has full freeway sections with 65 mph speed north of Columbus. I’m sure people in NW Ohio would like a better route to the state capital. Its confusing as to why Toledo was never given that freeway link when every other large Ohio city was. Plus it would help traffic getting to Detroit and beyond. ODOT is low on cash so the Feds would have to be generous with their funds to get Ohio to even afford I-73. I am not sure, but would Ohio receive funding for upgrading routes to an interstate (OH-32, US23, US52, US823) or would they only get it if they built the freeway from scratch?

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by interstate73 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-14 interstate73 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:39:24 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-14 Ohio members are very positive about the rejuvenated interest in Ohio. We still have a long way to go in the state, however with the growing support in Ohio we hope to get I-73/74 back on ODOT's priority list sooner rather than later. In South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia I-73/74 is taking strides forward everyday. We hope that will continue to fuel interest and support in the project in Ohio as well as Michigan. Ohio members are very positive about the rejuvenated interest in Ohio. We still have a long way to go in the state, however with the growing support in Ohio we hope to get I-73/74 back on ODOT’s priority list sooner rather than later. In South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia I-73/74 is taking strides forward everyday. We hope that will continue to fuel interest and support in the project in Ohio as well as Michigan.

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by ColumbusOH http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-13 ColumbusOH Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:31:03 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-13 I for one would LOVE to see I-73 built. The trek to Toledo from C-bus is a nightmare. US 23 is the most congested roadway in the Central Ohio region. And Toledo is the only city not connected to Columbus via an interstate. I know Ohio seriously considered it as recent as the late 1990's but put it on the backburner (or worse) when people in Delaware County complained about its routing. And apparently the leaders in Columbus did not want another major freeway running through the city though at one point the agreed to route it along the I-270 eastern outerbelt, which had little congestion back then but is booming now. I personally think it should still route that way to avoid the downtown area. Will I-73 ever go through Ohio? Probably not for another 50 years. Maybe when I-73/74 is sitting opposite Portsmouth in WV waiting to be extended will Ohio leaders finally get with it. As for the Pittsburgh routing, I have friends who work for PennDOT that say there is zero interest in 73 being diverted through the state. It already is fairly easy to get to SC via I-79 to I-77. How are Ohio members reacting to your organizations efforts? I for one would LOVE to see I-73 built. The trek to Toledo from C-bus is a nightmare. US 23 is the most congested roadway in the Central Ohio region. And Toledo is the only city not connected to Columbus via an interstate. I know Ohio seriously considered it as recent as the late 1990’s but put it on the backburner (or worse) when people in Delaware County complained about its routing. And apparently the leaders in Columbus did not want another major freeway running through the city though at one point the agreed to route it along the I-270 eastern outerbelt, which had little congestion back then but is booming now. I personally think it should still route that way to avoid the downtown area.

Will I-73 ever go through Ohio? Probably not for another 50 years. Maybe when I-73/74 is sitting opposite Portsmouth in WV waiting to be extended will Ohio leaders finally get with it.

As for the Pittsburgh routing, I have friends who work for PennDOT that say there is zero interest in 73 being diverted through the state. It already is fairly easy to get to SC via I-79 to I-77.

How are Ohio members reacting to your organizations efforts?

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by Lori http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-12 Lori Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:25:01 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-12 I am an southern Ohio resident who has on numberous times traveled the WV turnpike. It would be so great to get Ohio to agree to do the I-73. I don't know what they are thinking, don't they know how many people in the State of Ohio goes to North and South Carolina on vacation. Plus it would bring in more revenue to the state. It would allow more visitors to pass through. It just goes to show you we don't have good leaders in our state. I love going to NC especially to the Nascar events and visiting the Nascar shops. The state of NC is such a pretty state and they take great care of it. Lets keep pushing for it. I am an southern Ohio resident who has on numberous times traveled the WV turnpike. It would be so great to get Ohio to agree to do the I-73. I don’t know what they are thinking, don’t they know how many people in the State of Ohio goes to North and South Carolina on vacation. Plus it would bring in more revenue to the state. It would allow more visitors to pass through. It just goes to show you we don’t have good leaders in our state. I love going to NC especially to the Nascar events and visiting the Nascar shops. The state of NC is such a pretty state and they take great care of it. Lets keep pushing for it.

]]> Comment on I-73/74 Road Rally in Greensboro, NC by Bob Malme http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/i-7374-road-rally-in-greensboro-nc/#comment-11 Bob Malme Fri, 30 May 2008 23:27:50 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-11 Thanks for posting those photos from the meeting. I hope everyone had a chance to ride on the new I-73 portion of the Greensboro Urban Loop. I still have some sign issues with NCDOT regarding how I-73 is signed, or in actuality not signed, at the US 220 interchange. I talked to one of the Loop project engineers about the possibility of adding some I-73 signs to help drivers know that US 220 is the future I-73 route. As of now the route simply appears going on I-85S/I-40W and disappears at the I-85 exit on I-40E/I-73S before getting to US 220. If anyone wants to see more photos or gather more information about I-73/74 in North Carolina, feel free to visit my web site at: http://www.duke.edu/~rmalme/prog7374.html Thanks for posting those photos from the meeting. I hope everyone had a chance to ride on the new I-73 portion of the Greensboro Urban Loop. I still have some sign issues with NCDOT regarding how I-73 is signed, or in actuality not signed, at the US 220 interchange. I talked to one of the Loop project engineers about the possibility of adding some I-73 signs to help drivers know that US 220 is the future I-73 route. As of now the route simply appears going on I-85S/I-40W and disappears at the I-85 exit on I-40E/I-73S before getting to US 220.

If anyone wants to see more photos or gather more information about I-73/74 in North Carolina, feel free to visit my web site at:
http://www.duke.edu/~rmalme/prog7374.html

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by interstate73 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-6 interstate73 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:40:07 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-6 Pittsburgh, thank your for your input. It is true that Interstate 73 is not a top priority for the state of Ohio. However, our organization is working diligently with our Ohio board members to renew the Ohio efforts. The route you mentioned would be an excellent alternative to the Ohio Corridor however, the planned corridor in West Virginia is vital to the western part of the state. The King Coal Authority and WVDOT have worked tirelessly to make progress on Interstate 73 in that region. If what you suggest is a split that would take I-73 through its planned region in West Virginia and I-74 through another struggling area of West Virginia then I definitely see the value in that. However, with the lack of funding for highway infrastructure in the United States today, it would be a very long time before an entirely new section of Interstate 73/74 could even be planned. Thanks again for your feedback! Pittsburgh, thank your for your input. It is true that Interstate 73 is not a top priority for the state of Ohio. However, our organization is working diligently with our Ohio board members to renew the Ohio efforts. The route you mentioned would be an excellent alternative to the Ohio Corridor however, the planned corridor in West Virginia is vital to the western part of the state. The King Coal Authority and WVDOT have worked tirelessly to make progress on Interstate 73 in that region. If what you suggest is a split that would take I-73 through its planned region in West Virginia and I-74 through another struggling area of West Virginia then I definitely see the value in that. However, with the lack of funding for highway infrastructure in the United States today, it would be a very long time before an entirely new section of Interstate 73/74 could even be planned. Thanks again for your feedback!

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by Pittsburgh http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-3 Pittsburgh Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:23:30 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-3 Hi guys, Now I hear that Ohio may not consider even building I-73 - this is a huge link to the North. If it does not happen, consider this: A split from I-74 in Virginia and a route up from there into eastern West Virginia along other routes like U.S. 220, I-64, U.S. 219, U.S. 250, and U.S. 119 to service the growing WV towns like Grafton, Elkins, and Morgantown. Then from there routing it along WV/PA State Route 43 (which is already built in some major sections and in the process of being built in others) up to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Then to follow the Route 28 Expressway Northeast from Pittsburgh to Kittaning, PA - a road which PA one day hopes to connect with Interstate 80. From there it could make its way back toward U.S. 219 and traverse it up to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York (a huge tourist attraction), and follow I-190's path into Canada. Believe me when I say that there are plenty of people from the Western PA area that want to travel South to the beaches of your Southern States and see the ocean, if not migrate down there to warmer climates. Bringing them to you would help your economy. This would also help us in the North for economic reasons. There are many casinos being built in western New York along the U.S. 219/I-86 corridor, and Pittsburgh is fighting for casino rights. And have any of you ever taken a look at these major cities of Pittsburgh and Buffalo? These are two great places near lots of water. Yes there is snow but you will get that in the I-73 Midwest route also. We in the Pittsburgh and Buffalo region do not suffer from major tornadoes or hurricanes because our mountains break all of that weather down to just rainstorms, so we could be a great escape from those conditions. We are also cities with much room for economic development as well. Take a look at us and you will find that out. So when the economy turns in favor of our infrastructure again, please consider this. The route seems more direct and should be built one way or another. I-74 alone would ensure a good connection from your region to the Michigan Great Lakes area as it is. Please consider it. Pittsburgh Hi guys,
Now I hear that Ohio may not consider even building I-73 – this is a huge link to the North. If it does not happen, consider this: A split from I-74 in Virginia and a route up from there into eastern West Virginia along other routes like U.S. 220, I-64, U.S. 219, U.S. 250, and U.S. 119 to service the growing WV towns like Grafton, Elkins, and Morgantown. Then from there routing it along WV/PA State Route 43 (which is already built in some major sections and in the process of being built in others) up to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Then to follow the Route 28 Expressway Northeast from Pittsburgh to Kittaning, PA – a road which PA one day hopes to connect with Interstate 80. From there it could make its way back toward U.S. 219 and traverse it up to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York (a huge tourist attraction), and follow I-190’s path into Canada. Believe me when I say that there are plenty of people from the Western PA area that want to travel South to the beaches of your Southern States and see the ocean, if not migrate down there to warmer climates. Bringing them to you would help your economy. This would also help us in the North for economic reasons. There are many casinos being built in western New York along the U.S. 219/I-86 corridor, and Pittsburgh is fighting for casino rights. And have any of you ever taken a look at these major cities of Pittsburgh and Buffalo? These are two great places near lots of water. Yes there is snow but you will get that in the I-73 Midwest route also. We in the Pittsburgh and Buffalo region do not suffer from major tornadoes or hurricanes because our mountains break all of that weather down to just rainstorms, so we could be a great escape from those conditions. We are also cities with much room for economic development as well. Take a look at us and you will find that out. So when the economy turns in favor of our infrastructure again, please consider this. The route seems more direct and should be built one way or another. I-74 alone would ensure a good connection from your region to the Michigan Great Lakes area as it is. Please consider it.

Pittsburgh

]]> Comment on I-73 Overview by I LUV I-73 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-2 I LUV I-73 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:53:57 +0000 http://interstate73.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/i-73-overview/#comment-2 You guys rock. I-73 is the bomb. it is going to be the best thing to happen since penicillin Great site. You guys rock. I-73 is the bomb. it is going to be the best thing to happen since penicillin Great site.

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