Walking and biking are essential transportation options in Ohio communities. ODOT's Active Transportation Program addresses the needs of people walking and biking while helping buld local, regional and state-level capacity to ensure that walking and biking are safe, comfortable and convenient transportation options.
What is Active Transportation?
Active transportation is human-powered transportation that engages people in healthy physical activity while they travel from place to place. People walking, bicycling, using strollers, wheelchairs/mobility devices, skateboarding and rollerblading are engaged in active transportation.
Cait Harley
Safe Routes to School & Active Transportation Manager
614-466-3049
Caitlin.Harley@dot.ohio.gov
Explore Active Transportation...
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Planning & Initiatives
ODOT engages in several planning & initiative projects that include promoting Active Transportation as a goal for Ohioans.
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Data & Evaluation
ODOT collects data to inform, enlighten and support Active Transportation projects.
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Design
ODOT incorporates Active Transportation design standards into any transportation project where appropriate.
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Funding
ODOT has funding programs that can be used for active transportation projects.
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Education & Promotion
ODOT provides training, information and materials to educate transportation professionals and for educational professionals.
