Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Eastern Corridor ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://easterncorridor.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [](https://easterncorridor.org/) - EASTERN CORRIDOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The Eastern Corridor Program is administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), in cooperation with the Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District, the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District, the City of Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, and the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/overview/) - Click image to view an interactive map of projects located within Segments II and III. PROJECT DOCUMENTS Click here to review additional documents and reports prepared for the planning and development of transportation improvements in Segments II and III. Recently added documents include: Bike & Pedestrian Improvements, Beechmont Levee Area (Anderson Twp./Mt. Washington) - Feasibility - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 Status](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/status-update/) - The 2019 Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan outlines 68 recommended transportation projects developed for Segments II and III. The Plan provides direction for moving each project forward, and identifies potential project sponsors and funding sources. Local municipalities and communities, as well as Hamilton County, OKI, and ODOT, are now using the Implementation Plan to help guide transportation - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 Project Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/documents/) - This page contains study documents for the transportation improvements within the Eastern Corridor Segments II and III study area (Red Bank to I-275/SR 32). To review community meeting materials pertaining to this effort, please go to the Public Involvement page. COLUMBIA CONNECTOR TRAIL ALTERNATIVES, FEASIBILITY STUDY (JANUARY 2021) Spring Hill Drive Extension, PID 114496 Pocahontas - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 Public Involvement](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/involvement/) - Public involvement has played a critical role in the planning and development of the Eastern Corridor Program and continues to be instrumental as the projects undergo further evaluation and refinement. Below is more information about public involvement activities pertaining to Eastern Corridor Segments II and III (Red Bank to I-275/SR 32). COLUMBIA CONNECTOR TRAILVILLAGE OF - [News Updates](https://easterncorridor.org/news-updates/) - To view the archive of email updates, click here. (4/28/22) Feasibility Studies Released for Eastern Corridor Projects ODOT has released the completed a feasibility studies for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Beechmont Levee Area and for SR 32/Eight Mile Road Intersection Improvements. Construction will soon be getting under way for both projects. (Click for full - [E-Update Archive](https://easterncorridor.org/news-updates/eblast-archive/) - The following links lead to the content of eblasts that have been sent to stakeholders. To request to be added to our distribution list, email us at easterncorridor@easterncorridor.org. 2022 E-Updates Feasibility Studies for Two Eastern Corridor Projects Now Available for Review 2021 E-Updates ODOT Completes Feasibility Study for SR 32 Improvements in the Village of Newtown 2019 - [Oasis Rail Transit Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-transit-project-overview/) - Offering a new transportation alternative to the Greater Cincinnati region, Oasis Rail Transit is a proposed commuter rail line that would transport residents, workers, and visitors between downtown Cincinnati and the communities extending east through Hamilton County and into western Clermont County. The proposed Oasis line would be supportive of transit, bicycle, and walking-based travel - [Red Bank Corridor Project Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/documents/) - This page contains study documents for the Red Bank Corridor project. To see community meeting materials for the Red Bank project, go to the Public Involvement page. Red Bank Corridor Summary Report for the Oct. 17, 2018, Open House Meeting, December, 2018 Summary Report for the Oct. 17 2018 Open House Meeting Appendix A: Meeting - [Program Archive](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/program-archive/) - Links to additional information about the Eastern Corridor Program are provided below. Transportation Needs Program Goals Program Benefits Integrated Land Use Plans Environmental Stewardship Links to Eastern Corridor Program study documents and reports are provided below. Eastern Corridor Program Documents Red Bank Corridor (Segment 1) Documents Red Bank Corridor to I-275/SR 32 Interchange (Segments II - [Environmental Stewardship](https://easterncorridor.org/background/environmental-stewardship/) - The Eastern Corridor region contains a rich mix of man-made and natural resources. Variable topography, high quality streams, floodplain and groundwater resources, and developed communities all contribute to the aesthetic and environmentally important context of this part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Sensitive resources that require special consideration during project development include: The Little Miami - [Transportation Needs](https://easterncorridor.org/background/transportation-needs/) - The Eastern Corridor Program was developed to address needs in the Eastern Corridor transportation network. The network is characterized by heavy congestion, delays during peak travel times and high accident rates. A number of important underlying issues contribute to these transportation problems: INADEQUATE CAPACITY ON EXISTING ROADWAY NETWORK Many key routes are two lanes and - [Eastgate Area to Batavia (Segments IV and IVa) Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/overview/) - Eastern Corridor Segments IV and IVA include SR 32 from the I-275/SR 32 Interchange (Segment IV) near Eastgate in western Clermont County and extends along SR 32 to Batavia (Segment IVA). This area of the Eastern Corridor has experienced tremendous growth in the past ten years which has brought new residential and commercial development. The Eastern - [Upcoming Opportunities](https://easterncorridor.org/involvement/upcoming-opportunities/) - TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETINGS Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District (HCTID): The HCTID meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m. HCTID meetings are held at: Board of Hamilton County Commissioner's Office 138 E. Court Street - Room 610 CAB Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Below are upcoming HCTID meeting dates: November 26, 2018 December - [Station Area Planning](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/station-area-planning/) - Creating Livable Places Through Transit Transit stations can be much more than places to get on and off trains. Transit stations open doors for how the areas surrounding a station can be used. They are springboards for enhancing existing neighborhoods and for creating entirely new destinations that support strong, lively, healthy communities. Located within easy - [Rail Vehicles](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/rail-vehicles/) - Introducing new rail transit service is an important component of the Eastern Corridor’s vision of an integrated, multi-modal transportation network. Rail provides a comfortable, environmentally-friendly option for those who cannot or prefer not to drive. The rail vehicle (or train) is probably the most tangible element associated with a rail system. While the specific vehicles - [Project Status](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-transit-status/) - The Oasis Rail Transit project has undergone a series of preliminary planning studies to better determine the scope and feasibility of the project. With the completion of these assessments, the project has received the most extensive study and feasibility review of all rail lines envisioned for the Greater Cincinnati regional rail network. Administered by the - [Project Status](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/status/) - The following is general information about the status of the SR 32 Improvements, Eastgate Area projects. For more information, visit the Projects page on the Clermont County Transportation Improvement Website, GoClermont.org. SR 32 IMPROVEMENTS SR 32 Area Improvements, Eastgate to Batavia (Segment IVa) After collecting and reviewing comments received at the July 17, 2014, public open - [Oasis Rail Stations](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-stations/) - OASIS RAIL STATIONS Transit stations for the Oasis rail line are more than just stops along the way. They provide valuable opportunities for community enhancement and development. The stations can be designed to reflect the visions of the communities in which the stations are located, support opportunities for growth, and incorporate features desired by the - [Program Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/program-documents/) - 1999 MIS- Major Investment Study (4mb file)Eastern Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS): Led by the Ohio‐Kentucky‐Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), the MIS evaluated preliminary options for addressing regional transportation problems and determined that the most effective solution for the Eastern Corridor needed to: encompass a multi‐modal approach; support economic goals; balance impacts with environmental - [Program Development Approach - Tiering](https://easterncorridor.org/background/program-development-approach/) - The purpose of the preliminary engineering and environmental work being completed for the Eastern Corridor Program is to evaluate the Program’s impacts to the man-made and natural environment, as required under the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). At the start of the evaluation process, it was agreed amongst the federal and state resource agencies - [Implementation Partners](https://easterncorridor.org/overview/implementation-partners/) - The Eastern Corridor Program is administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Eastern Corridor Implementation Partners. EASTERN CORRIDOR IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District Clermont County Transportation Improvement District City of Cincinnati Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Southwest - [Program Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/overview/program-history/) - The Eastern Corridor Program incorporates multiple solutions to address current and future transportation needs - new and expanded roadways, new rail transit, expanded bus routes, and improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Program has been developed through a comprehensive project development process, which has included extensive economic development, land use visioning and environmental impact studies, - [Draft Oasis Information](https://easterncorridor.org/draft-oasis-information/) - Oasis Rail Transit Open Houses Scheduled For Wednesday, February 24 & Thursday, February 25 Public invited to weigh in on regional transit line that has advanced through preliminary study and is the furthest developed of potential regional rail options Oasis gets cars off of local streets and reduces dependence on car-based travel Offering a new - [Oasis Public Involvement](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-transit-involvement/) - Public involvement has played a critical role in the planning and development of the Eastern Corridor Program and continues to be instrumental as the projects undergo further evaluation on refinement. Below is more information about public involvement activities pertaining to the Oasis Rail Transit project. Click here to sign up to receive updates and meeting notices. Oasis - [Oasis Project Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-transit-documents/) - This page contains study documents for the Oasis Rail Transit project. To see community meeting materials for the Oasis Rail Transit project, go to the Public Involvement page. Oasis Rail Transit Public Comment Summary Report - August 2016 Public Comment Summary Report Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Oasis Rail Transit Conceptual Alternative Solutions, Final - [Eastgate Area to Batavia Public Involvement](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/involvement/) - Public involvement has played a critical role in the planning and development of the Eastern Corridor Program. Public involvement continues to be instrumental as the projects undergo further evaluation on refinement. Below is more information about public involvement activities pertaining to the SR 32 Improvements, Eastgate Area project. Click here to sign up to receive - [Eastgate Area to Batavia Project Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/documents/) - This page contains study documents for the State Route (SR) 32 Improvements, Eastgate Area project. To see community meeting materials for the project, go to the Public Involvement page. SR 32 Improvements at Bells Lane, Public Involvement Comment Summary Public Comment and Response Summary from the March 22, 2017 Public Meeting SR 32 Eastgate Improvements, Public - [Red Bank Public Involvement](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/involvement/) - Public involvement has played a critical role in the planning and development of the Eastern Corridor Program. Public involvement continues to be instrumental as the projects undergo further evaluation on refinement. Below is more information about public involvement activities pertaining to the Red Bank Corridor project. Click here to sign up to receive Eastern Corridor - [Red Bank Project Status](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/status/) - Since releasing the Preferred Alternative Implementation Plan, ODOT has secured construction funding for Component 5, the Duck Creek Connector, and funding to complete preliminary engineering/planning for Components 1 and 2 (Reconstruct Old Red Bank Road and Reconstruction of Hetzel Street, respectively). Following is additional information about the status of each of the Red Bank Corridor - [Red Bank Corridor (Segment I) Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/overview/) - Eastern Corridor Segment I, the Red Bank Corridor, extends roughly between the I-71 ramp in Madisonville and US 50/ColumbiaParkway in Fairfax. Its primary road, Red Bank Expressway, is one of the only north-south thoroughfares east of I-71, and the local roadway network supports multiple areas that are experiencing a resurgence of development and growth. The - [Implementation Partners](https://easterncorridor.org/implementation-partners/) - The Eastern Corridor Program is administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Eastern Corridor Implementation Partners. EASTERN CORRIDOR IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District Clermont County Transportation Improvement District City of Cincinnati Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Southwest - [Contact Us](https://easterncorridor.org/contact-us/) - Your input is important and is used to help inform decisions that are made for Eastern Corridor projects. Please use the form below to submit your questions and comments to the Eastern Corridor team. - [Integrated Land Use Plans](https://easterncorridor.org/background/integrated-land-use-plans/) - One of the recommendations presented in the Eastern Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS) completed in 2000, was to better understand the complex land use issues of the Eastern Corridor before specific transportation solutions were developed. Eastern Corridor Land Use Vision Plan, completed in 2002, identified a future land use scenario that balanced economic and community development issues - [Program Benefits](https://easterncorridor.org/background/program-benefits/) - The Eastern Corridor Program has been developed through extensive economic development, land use visioning and environmental impact studies which were conducted in close collaboration with the Eastern Corridor communities. Program projects are: Easing travel through the region and facilitate economic growth and development Establishing safer and more efficient travel connections Providing additional non-car travel options - [Program Goals](https://easterncorridor.org/background/program-goals/) - The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) conducted a two-year Major Investment Study (MIS) for the Eastern Corridor to identify a framework for addressing long-term transportation needs. Completed in 1999, the MIS outlined the Corridor’s transportation needs. It also established four goals to guide the development, evaluation and eventual implementation of a recommended plan to address those - [Why Rail?](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/oasis-rail-transit/why-rail/) - Improves regional connectivityIncreases mobility for drivers and non-drivers alikeExpands travels options by coordinating with transit and other active-transportation modes such as bicycling and walkingConnects people to jobs, regional attractions, and major recreational destinationsSupports neighborhood development and revitalizationReduces the demand for new road capacity while providing a new way to meet future travel demandLinks to and - [News Releases](https://easterncorridor.org/news-updates/press-releases/) - (8/14/19) ODOT Releases Recommendations for Travel Improvements in the Middle Segments of the Eastern Corridor The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released its recommendations for 68 transportation improvement projects to be implemented within Eastern Corridor Segments II and III, which extend along U.S. 50 and SR 32 from Red Bank and the Beechmont Levee - [What's New](https://easterncorridor.org/whats-new/) - View the Segments II and III Conceptual Alternatives Implementation Plan View the Oct. 24 & 25 Segments II and III Open House Summary Report. View materials from the Oct. 24 & 25 Segments II and III Open Houses. View materials from the Oct. 17 Red Bank Corridor Open House. View the Final Segments II and - [Advisory Committee Meetings](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/advisory-committee/) - ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area Materials from the Dec. 10 ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area Advisory Committee meeting: Dec. 10 Meeting Notes, ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area - DRAFT Materials from the Sept. 5 ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area Advisory Committee meeting: Sept. 5 Meeting Notes, ANCOR/SR 32 Hill Focus Area - Final Materials from - [Current Study Efforts](https://easterncorridor.org/overview/current-study-efforts/) - The Eastern Corridor Program, as outlined in the Tier 1 EIS and ROD, is undergoing Tier 2 study analysis. In Tier 2, recommendations made in Tier 1 are examined in much more detail and evaluated for impact, function, context, constructability and affordability. Preliminary alternatives will be narrowed and refined, and Tier 2 studies will conclude - [Project Status](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/sr-32-relocation-project-status-page/) - In 2016, ODOT launched an effort to re-examine and reprioritize transportation needs within the Segments II and III study area. As part of this work, ODOT completed multiple studies to evaluate current roadway conditions throughout the Segments II and III study area. Data collected includes traffic volumes, travel time, congestion and crash data. In addition, - [Public Involvement Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/involvement/involvement-overview/) - Public involvement has played a critical role in the planning and development of the Eastern Corridor Program and will continue to be crucial as the projects undergo further development. Information about how to get involved is provided below. Visit this website regularly to review new information as it is posted Click here to sign up - [Recent Activity](https://easterncorridor.org/involvement/recent-activity/) - Public participation has played a critical role in the planning and development of Eastern Corridor transportation improvements. Public involvement will continue to be instrumental as the preliminary alternatives undergo further evaluation and refinement. Click on the links below to view information from public involvement activities and meetings that have recently taken place for the associated - [Eastern Corridor Video Q&A](https://easterncorridor.org/eastern-corridor-current-topics/) - Interested in learning more about the Eastern Corridor Program? Click the links below to view videos that address some of the questions most often heard about the Program and its projects: Why are transportation improvements such a high priority? How do transportation improvements support economic development? How do you prioritize regional transportation projects? Is there - [Introduction](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/introduction/) - The Eastern Corridor Program is divided into four core projects plus a comprehensive series of smaller, more localized traffic management improvements. Although functionally independent, these projects are interrelated and complimentary to each other. To gain maximum benefit for the region, all projects should be implemented together. Red Bank Corridor (Segment I) Red Bank to I-275/SR - [Red Bank Corridor (Segment I)](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/) - [Eastgate Area to Batavia (Segments IV and IVa)](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/eastgate-area-to-batavia/) - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 (Segments II and III)](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/red-bank-to-i275-sr32/) - [Red Bank Corridor (Segment I)](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/red-bank-segment-i/) - [Project Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/contacts/) - ODOT District 8 Charlie Rowe, P.E. Charles.Rowe@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6596 TranSystems Andrew M. Schneider, RPA, AICP Amschneider@transystems.com 614-433-7800 - [Project Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/contacts/) - ODOT District 8 Tom Arnold Jr., PE Tom.Arnold@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6588 Stantec Steve Shadix, P.E., P.S. Steve.Shadix@stantec.com 513-619-6470 - [Project Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-segment-i/contacts/) - ODOT District 8 Keith Smith, PE Keith.Smith@dot.state.oh.us 513-933-6590 URS Corporation Scott Buchanan, PE Scott.Buchanan@urs.com 330-836-9111 - [Eastgate Area to Batavia (Segments IV and IVa)](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/eastgate-area-to-batavia-segments-iv-and-iva/) - [Red Bank to I-275/SR 32 (Segments II and III)](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/red-bank-to-i275-sr32-segments-ii-and-iii/) - [Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/contact-us/contact/) - Eastern Corridor Project Teams RED BANK CORRIDOR ODOT District 8 Keith Smith, PE Keith.Smith@dot.state.oh.us 513-933-6590 URS Corporation Scott Buchanan, PE Scott.Buchanan@urs.com 330-836-9111 SR 32 RELOCATION ODOT District 8 Tom Arnold Jr., PE Tom.Arnold@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6588 Stantec Steve Shadix, P.E., P.S. Steve.Shadix@stantec.com 513-619-6470 SR 32 IMPROVEMENTS, EASTGATE AREA ODOT District 8 Charlie Rowe, P.E. Charles.Rowe@dot.ohio.gov 513-933-6596 TranSystems - [Project Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/oasis-rail-transit-contacts/) - ODOT District 8 Andy Fluegemann, PE Andy.Fluegemann@dot.state.oh.us 513-933-6597 - [Current Updates](https://easterncorridor.org/recent-coverage/) - WCPO.com - $124 million multi-use development planned in Madisonville Cincinnati.com - Eastgate retail district sees roadway improvements Cincinnati.com - Eastgate roadwork on pause for holiday shoppers The Business Courier - These changes are coming to State Route 32 The Clermont Sun - Residents give feedback on improvements Fox19.com - Traffic changes coming to I-275/SR 32 near Eastgate The - [Bike Connections](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/bike-connections/) - The expansion of bicycle-based travel options has been an important element of Eastern Corridor improvements since the Program’s inception in 1999. Many planning and development studies, including the 2002 Land Use Vision Plan and 2005 Green Infrastructure Concept Master Plan, have helped shape and document local visions for new bicycle connections throughout the region. Since then, - [TSM Projects ](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/tsm/) - In addition to the Eastern Corridor’s four core projects, more than 180 smaller-scale roadway network improvements were identified as part of Tier 1 planning efforts to further improve access, roadway connections and travel safety throughout the region. Known as Transportation System Management (TSM) projects, these efforts are aimed at enhancing the efficiency, capacity and service - [Oasis Rail Transit Feedback](https://easterncorridor.org/cincinnati-oasis-survey/) - [cincinnatioasis /] - [Member of the media?](https://easterncorridor.org/contact-us/member-of-the-media/) - If you are a member of the media and would like further background information on the Eastern Corridor Program, please contact Betty Hull at 513-793-1234. - [Submit Feedback](https://easterncorridor.org/contact-us/feedback/) - [Public Involvement ](https://easterncorridor.org/involvement/) - this is the involvement page. - [Oasis Rail Transit](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/oasis-rail-transit/) - This is the Oasis Rail Transit project overview page. - [Projects](https://easterncorridor.org/projects/) - this is the projects page. - [Oasis Rail Transit](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/oasis-rail-transit/) - [Documents](https://easterncorridor.org/documents/) - This is the documents page. - [Contacts](https://easterncorridor.org/contacts/) - should be redirected. - [Overview](https://easterncorridor.org/overview/) - The Eastern Corridor is a program of multi-modal transportation investments designed to better connect central Cincinnati and the communities extending eastward through Hamilton County and into western Clermont County. The Program incorporates multiple transportation options (including new and expanded roadways, new rail transit, expanded bus routes, and improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians) to address current - [Background](https://easterncorridor.org/background/) - this is the background page.