Officials Aim to Align Goals Along Route 161 Corridor

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Local officials are working to align the goals and actions of the jurisdictions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. A working group that has been meeting over the last year recently heard a proposal for a planning study that will aim to coordinate these efforts across the different municipalities and townships in the area.

Why it matters

Coordinating development and infrastructure plans along major transportation corridors like Route 161 can help ensure a more cohesive and efficient approach to growth in the region. By aligning the priorities and actions of the various local governments, the study aims to maximize the benefits for residents and businesses in the corridor.

The details

The working group, which includes representatives from local jurisdictions, has been meeting over the past year to discuss ways to unify their goals and actions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. They recently heard a proposal for a planning study that would formally examine ways to align these efforts across the different municipalities and townships in the area.

• The working group has been meeting over the last year.
• The group recently heard a proposal for a planning study.

What’s next

The planning study proposal will now be considered by the local governments involved, with the goal of formally launching the study to identify ways to better coordinate development, infrastructure, and other priorities along the Route 161 corridor.