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Little Miami Scenic Trail Extension to Ranchvale - PIDs 113602/115291

Little Miami Scenic Trail Extension to Ranchvale - PIDs 113602/115291

Thank you for visiting. Our Virtual Open House is now closed, however, the information shared is still available for reference. 

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) put the Open House together to share information about the following proposed shared-use path connections:

  • A new shared-use path from the Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST) bridge project in Anderson Township (now under construction at the east end of the Beechmont Levee and SR 32/SR 125 interchange) to Elstun Road in the City of Cincinnati's Mt. Washington neighborhood.
  • A shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue (SR 125) between Elstun Road and Ranchvale Drive.

This site is a self-guided tour through a series of tabs that highlight the proposed improvements. The questions included on each page are now closed for response. We received great feedback that will be used by the project team in the selection of a Preferred Alternative to be advanced for construction. 

Begin by reviewing the OVERVIEW discussion in the section below. To advance between pages, click on the green CONTINUE button located at the bottom of each page. You can also move between pages by clicking the blue tabs at the top of the discussion section. If you would like to see larger versions of any of the graphics, click on the image and a larger version will pop up on the screen. Additional project-related materials, including a downloadable project fact sheet, are posted under the DOCUMENTS section on the right hand side below.

If you need any interpretation or translation services or other reasonable accommodations to review this materials, please contact Kathleen Fuller, ODOT Public Information Officer, at (513) 932-3030 or Kathleen.fuller@dot.ohio.gov.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2020 and executed by FHWA and ODOT. For more information, please visit ODOT’s NEPA Assignment Portal by clicking here.

 

INTRODUCTION

WHY ARE WE HOLDING A VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE?

The purpose of this virtual Open House is to share information and get your input about several proposed shared-use path connections between the Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST) bridge project and Ranchvale Drive. A shared-use path is a path specifically designed for pedestrians and bicyclists and is physically separated from vehicular traffic (see an example in the picture below). Information contained in this Open House includes a description of project alternatives being considered, potential impacts of the proposed paths, next steps and funding needs. In addition, we would like to answer any questions you might have.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC has recommended using social distancing to help prevent the spread of the virus. Public involvement meetings are very difficult to perform while practicing social distancing. ODOT is, therefore, conducting this public involvement opportunity online where social distancing is not an issue and we can safely engage with the public about proposed transportation improvements. 

Shared Use Path Example

 

Your Input is Needed
Public input is important and will be used to guide decision-making. We've included a number of questions for you throughout the following pages. Please take a few moments to answer each one so we can learn more about you and better understand your preferences. The first questions are below.


Internet Access Difficulties
A printout of exhibits and a comment form will be mailed to anyone who has difficulty accessing the Virtual Open House. Please submit requests to Paul Maricocchi, Environmental Engineer for ODOT District 8, using one of the contact methods listed below. Please also reference the HAM-LMST to Ranchvale PID 113602/115291 Virtual Open House in your request.

Mail:    505 South State Route 741, Lebanon, OH 45036
Telephone:    (800) 831-2142
E-mail:    Paul.Maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov

 

Question 1
What zip code do you live in?

Question 2
How did you hear about this virtual Open House?

Newspaper ad
Newspaper article
Mailed letter
TV or radio
Church
Word-of-mouth
ODOT website
Eastern Corridor website
Social media
Other
Email
Closed to responses

Question 3
Select the age range you represent.

29 years or younger
30 - 49 years old
50 - 69 years old
70 years old or above
Closed to responses

Click CONTINUE to learn more about the background of this project.

Project Contact  

If you have any questions, please contact:

Paul Maricocchi, E.I.T.
Environmental Engineer
ODOT District 8

505 South State Route 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
513.933.6586
Paul.Maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov