Internal connectivity within 6 communities located in central hamilton county has been impeded bythe presence of 4 transportation facilities within a limited area: interstate 75, a CSX…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 20.940) to the First Suburbs Consortium of Southwest Ohio, Inc. The grant will fund a planning study to identify issues and present solutions for improving internal connectivity within six communities in central Hamilton County, Ohio that are impeded by the presence of four major transportation facilities in a limited area. The planning study deliverables will guide future development in the region and support applications for additional funding to complete physical interventions. The grant has a performance period from October 29, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Internal connectivity within 6 communities located in central hamilton county has been impeded bythe presence of 4 transportation facilities within a limited area: interstate 75, a CSX transportationrail line, a norfolk southern railway rail line, and a rail line operated by genesee & wyoming, INC. This project will involve the commissioning of a planning study to identify the full scope of issuesthat arise from the presence of these 4 facilities and present a set of solutions that encouragesequitable economic growth in the 6 target communities. Project deliverables from the planning studywill be used to guide future development in the region and be used to apply for further financialassistance to complete physical interventions.