Transportation
Planes, trains, and automobiles - I’ve written about it all.
My coverage of transportation has included public transit, airports, road construction, traffic calming measures, electric vehicles, bike lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and even the Goodyear blimp.
I led my newsroom’s coverage on the emergence of electric scooters in Cleveland and surrounding communities.
I’ve incorporated environmental considerations into my reporting on urban planning, proposed freeway expansions, and sustainable forms of transportation.
Opportunity Corridor still closed at I-490; ODOT announces gradual opening beginning at 7 p.m. (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | November 12, 2021)
Officials hold Opportunity Corridor ribbon-cutting; road expected to open by end of next week (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | November 3, 2021)
RTA expects no layoffs, service reductions through 2026, thanks to federal stimulus money (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | May 25, 2021)
Akron to install elongated speed bumps on 14 residential roads (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | April 19, 2021)
Akron seeking comments on $3.5 million plan to replace Goodyear Boulevard Bridge (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | April 2, 2021)
Akron seeks public feedback on East Exchange Street construction project (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | February 25, 2021)
Akron’s Main Street reopens to two-way traffic; outdoor drinking area opens near Lock 3 (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | October 2, 2020)
ODOT’s $125 million plan to add lanes to I-77 could be better spent in Akron-area, could worsen storm runoff, local officials say (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 25, 2020)
Akron City Council approves $4.3 million roundabout for one of city’s ‘high-crash’ intersections (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 21, 2020)
Akron moves forward with ‘Rubber City Heritage Trail’ on abandoned elevated railway (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 18, 2020)
Akron City Council approves improvements to Akron Executive Airport, paving way for development on nearby land (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 15, 2020)
New app allows Akron METRO RTA riders to plan, pay for trip (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 9, 2020)
ODOT’s proposal to add lanes to I-77 in northern Summit County could boost Akron’s economy, local officials say (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 9, 2020)
New METRO RTA service allows bus riders in Cuyahoga Falls, Stow and Tallmadge to schedule pick-ups (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 4, 2020)
Ramp closures to begin Sept. 8 on Kenmore Leg of I-76 in Akron (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | September 3, 2020)
Akron to test out elongated speed bumps in two residential neighborhoods (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | August 28, 2020)
18-year-old North Canton man identified as victim in fiery tanker crash on Ohio 8 in Akron (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | August 26, 2020)
Electric scooters coming to Akron, University of Akron campus (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | August 17, 2020)
Lordstown Motors debuts Endurance electric pickup truck with Goodyear tires (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | June 25, 2020)
Akron-Canton Airport selects Akron-based artist to design atrium floor (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | June 24, 2020)
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Northeast Ohio hospitals beginning Monday to thank health-care, essential workers (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | June 12, 2020)
Akron-Canton Airport expects to lose $1.8 million as ridership declines due to coronavirus (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | March 24, 2020)
City of Kent, Kent State and PARTA partner for $20 million East Main Street redevelopment (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | March 4, 2020)
ODOT reschedules ramp closures, lane split on Ohio 8 construction zone for Sunday evening (The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com | February 28, 2020)