/news/tags/jack-marchbanks Jack Marchbanks en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:17:38 GMT /news/community/2020-01-29/state-gas-tax-will-provide-more-money-for-local-government The head of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said the state is at a crossroads with policy on how to move people and products around safely… Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:17:38 GMT /news/community/2020-01-29/state-gas-tax-will-provide-more-money-for-local-government Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-12-30/odot-uses-pop-culture-references-to-keep-drivers-focused If you’ve driven Ohio’s roads lately, you’ve probably noticed the big signs with cheeky sayings directed at drivers.One sign reminds drivers life is… Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:04:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-12-30/odot-uses-pop-culture-references-to-keep-drivers-focused Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-10-30/odot-finances-solid-thanks-to-gas-tax-hike Ohio’s 10.5 cent gas tax increase from the state’s transportation budget has been in place for four months. And the director of the Ohio Department of… Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:45:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-10-30/odot-finances-solid-thanks-to-gas-tax-hike Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-10-23/odot-opens-ohios-first-smart-lane-in-columbus Ohio's first-ever 'smart lane' has opened. The smart lane is meant to reduce traffic congestion heading out of downtown on eastbound Interstate 670. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:29:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-10-23/odot-opens-ohios-first-smart-lane-in-columbus Clare Roth /news/government-politics/2019-03-06/odot-director-says-proposed-cut-makes-gas-tax-hike-inadequate The director of the Ohio Department of Transportation is not pleased with the decision by the House Finance Committee to cut Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed… Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:24:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-03-06/odot-director-says-proposed-cut-makes-gas-tax-hike-inadequate Karen Kasler /news/economy/2019-02-21/dewine-proposes-double-digit-hike-in-gas-tax Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing an 18-cent hike to the gas tax in order to avoid what he’s calling an impending crisis with Ohio’s roads and bridges.… Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:31:55 GMT /news/economy/2019-02-21/dewine-proposes-double-digit-hike-in-gas-tax Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-02-19/dewine-will-ask-lawmakers-to-raise-gas-tax-but-wont-say-by-how-much Gov. Mike DeWine will ask lawmakers this week to raise the state’s 28 cent a gallon gas tax, a recommendation from a committee he appointed. That increase… Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:52:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-19/dewine-will-ask-lawmakers-to-raise-gas-tax-but-wont-say-by-how-much Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-02-13/odot-director-takes-funding-troubles-to-ohio-house Ohio’s top transportation official told state lawmakers that his agency is facing a billion-dollar shortfall, and that drivers could face serious dangers… Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:27:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-13/odot-director-takes-funding-troubles-to-ohio-house Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-02-06/lawmakers-consider-gas-tax-hike-for-transportation-funding The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today – and is expected to… Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:09:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-06/lawmakers-consider-gas-tax-hike-for-transportation-funding Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-02-05/state-transportation-director-predicts-dire-outcomes-from-lack-of-funding The road ahead is rough for the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to the agency’s director. He spoke before a panel that will recommend to Gov.… Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:30:46 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-05/state-transportation-director-predicts-dire-outcomes-from-lack-of-funding Karen Kasler