Bill > HB54

Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: This bill makes appropriations for transportation for fiscal years 2026-2027, providing funding for various transportation-related activities and programs across Ohio. The bill appropriates approximately $4.8 billion in the first fiscal year and $4.5 billion in the second fiscal year, with funds allocated to areas such as highway construction, maintenance, public transportation, infrastructure improvements, and various transportation-related studies and initiatives. Key provisions include: - Establishing an Advanced Air Mobility Division within the Department of Transportation to integrate advanced air mobility capabilities into public service networks - Continuing the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program to support transportation between rural and urban transit authorities - Conducting several transportation-related feasibility studies, including: * A study for creating an Interstate Route 73 corridor connecting Toledo to Chesapeake * A study on connecting U.S. Route 23 to Interstate Route 71 * A Road Safety Pilot Program to assess speed compliance in construction zones - Providing funds for local transportation infrastructure improvements, including grants to counties, municipalities, and townships - Allocating money for various transportation-related projects across Ohio, such as airport improvements, road repairs, and transit facility upgrades The bill also includes provisions for transportation funding, motor fuel tax distributions, and various technical changes to existing transportation laws. It aims to improve transportation infrastructure, safety, and mobility across the state through strategic investments and research.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb54