Bill > HB83

This bill clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Director of Transportation regarding state highways located in villages and cities. The legislation modifies existing laws to provide more detailed guidance on how the director can establish, construct, maintain, and improve state highways within municipal boundaries. Key provisions include specifying that the director must consult with village and city legislative authorities before making highway changes, outlining a process for seeking consent when improvements are deemed urgent, and establishing a framework for how municipalities can cooperate and share costs for highway projects. The bill also requires the director to consider a comprehensive list of factors when determining new highway locations, including national defense, economic activity, safety, property values, and community impacts. Additionally, the legislation provides more explicit language about the director's authority to purchase or appropriate property for highway improvements, relocate infrastructure, and work with other governmental entities. The changes aim to create a more transparent and collaborative process for state highway development and maintenance within municipal areas, while providing clear guidelines for decision-making and project implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb83