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Ohio Launches $1.5 billion 'Jobs & Transportation Plan'

GasBuddy Blog -- Governor John R. Kasich and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials announced last week a first-of-its-kind plan to generate approximately $3 billion for highway road construction without leasing the Ohio Turnpike and without layoffs to Turnpike employees.

They say that the 'Ohio Jobs and Transportation Plan' would generate $1.5 billion in new funds for Ohio highways from bonds issued by the Ohio Turnpike Commission and backed by future toll revenues. Up to an additional $1.5 billion could be generated from matching local and federal funds coming to a combined total of approximately $3 billion for Ohio’s major highway construction projects.

Most of us live in states where the cost of essential new infrastruture...

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Submitted Dec 17, 2012 By: PD

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diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,202 Points:361,335 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2012 8:02:24 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse I kept seeing government jobs are popping out to help the economy. I understand the logic behind it but without the private sector, who do you think is funding all of these projects? And since government is leading the planning and budget, I am pretty sure it will be very cost effective!!!!
bevmill Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,587 Points:602,270 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 6:06:16 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse That sounds good.
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,241 Points:1,383,825 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:43:39 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse Repeat.
marsbars Champion Author Alaska Posts:2,658 Points:1,179,820 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:42:31 PM Ignore marsbars Report Abuse It would be nice if private business did that instead of it the gov't. always doing it.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,069 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:38:05 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Ohio Launches $1.5 billion 'Jobs & Transportation Plan?' There are No 'toll roads' here but it sounds like this will keep the jobs and the roads in good condition too! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
eagle_scout Champion Author St. Louis Posts:7,690 Points:1,517,525 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:28:28 PM Ignore eagle_scout Report Abuse Not holding my breath
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,165 Points:1,596,690 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:11:07 PM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse Hope it works, this plan needs federal 'OBAMA' funds; good luck
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,212 Points:792,160 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:56:58 AM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse It does keep the economy flowing.
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,216 Points:1,191,575 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:56:21 AM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse Goood for OHIO. Backward planning will make sure that the "Consumer" will pay for this.
alleycatMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:1,197 Points:293,430 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:55:21 AM Ignore alleycatMO Report Abuse Hmmmmm
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:15,766 Points:3,009,845 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:55:12 AM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse Kasich is pushing to be a President????? In Ohio we have an I on him and his tricks! He doesn't care about education or any Ohio people unless they can help him achieve his goals which is searching for POWER!
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,561 Points:275,220 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:44:27 AM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse Infrastructure spending always creates jobs.
jazzmanbiv Rookie Author Virginia Posts:43 Points:24,860 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:39:25 AM Ignore jazzmanbiv Report Abuse Sounds good. Keep the economy flowing.
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,094 Points:600,210 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:38:13 AM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse Old mews.
bigrigAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,747 Points:1,054,865 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:35:52 AM Ignore bigrigAZ Report Abuse Sounds good. I'm sure tolls will help there too. No reason to go to Ohio anymore. Can't imagine how high the tolls will go. If there is more jobs it would be worth it for the people who live there.
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:8,100 Points:1,577,025 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:35:36 AM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse They are building more toll roads in So. Cal too.
truckpdlr Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,959 Points:1,098,045 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:32:13 AM Ignore truckpdlr Report Abuse WTG!!!
bouncing4fun All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:588 Points:145,335 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:31:13 AM Ignore bouncing4fun Report Abuse Interesting
Kent54 Sophomore Author Albuquerque Posts:143 Points:79,105 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:29:41 AM Ignore Kent54 Report Abuse It's a tax, but at least a tax paid by future users of the toll road + some of that yummy matching Federal money. Good plan Governor Kasich!
#12#_vabchusa All-Star Author Virginia Posts:772 Points:93,745 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:27:05 AM Ignore #12#_vabchusa Report Abuse Taxes, fees...what's the diff
ethanol_is_bad Sophomore Author Boise Posts:242 Points:143,710 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:26:39 AM Ignore ethanol_is_bad Report Abuse Got to love those ear marks...
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,839 Points:1,625,250 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:26:19 AM Ignore njerald Report Abuse Go conservatives...........
Barfood Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,311 Points:1,019,630 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:25:02 AM Ignore Barfood Report Abuse Sounds like that states finances are pretty good...I guess with the fracking boom going on there.
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,135 Points:1,675,450 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:22:22 AM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse Kasich will try to take all the credit for the economy improving.
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,567 Points:2,307,405 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:16:07 AM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse Infrastructure work is very important and puts paychecks in the hands of workers as a bonus.
Isea11 Champion Author New York Posts:1,026 Points:389,880 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:15:51 AM Ignore Isea11 Report Abuse If you recall your history, his program did work and put some people back to work.
Isea11 Champion Author New York Posts:1,026 Points:389,880 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:14:44 AM Ignore Isea11 Report Abuse His promise did not fail, if you recall your history, it did put people to work and keep us from getting deeper into the ressision.
midnightsdc Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,309 Points:1,485,265 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:14:16 AM Ignore midnightsdc Report Abuse Old News
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,422 Points:3,203,935 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:10:26 AM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse The proof is when the work boots hit the ground and people are actually working. We heard this before with Obama's promise of "Shovel Ready Jobs" that failed!!
alkarn Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,144 Points:248,050 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:10:07 AM Ignore alkarn Report Abuse Old news.
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,793 Points:2,375,750 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:09:46 AM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse Hope it works...& spreads
paulp24 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:4,552 Points:824,275 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:08:36 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse Be careful borrowing too much
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,682 Points:927,120 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:07:13 AM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse Good to see the government of Ohio investing in the state's future. This must infuriate the Republicans.
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,022 Points:2,472,645 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:07:11 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Hope it works!
kelly1016 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,953 Points:352,940 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:07:05 AM Ignore kelly1016 Report Abuse ok
Tralp All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:817 Points:192,645 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:06:12 AM Ignore Tralp Report Abuse Ok again
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:03:12 AM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Why not use the road taxes already paid??????
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,077 Points:1,054,990 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:01:50 AM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse this story has run a couple days >>
NemoIL Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,035 Points:1,315,170 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:01:10 AM Ignore NemoIL Report Abuse What does this have to do with the price of gas?
nskmda Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,295 Points:788,505 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:00:44 AM Ignore nskmda Report Abuse in the news sounds like a plan...
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,450 Points:291,665 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:58:27 AM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse wait and see...
91Hilux Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,177 Points:683,645 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:56:48 AM Ignore 91Hilux Report Abuse I have the strangest feeling of deja vu...
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CatMan623 Champion Author Houston Posts:16,383 Points:2,345,970 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:54:57 AM Ignore CatMan623 Report Abuse What do you think "new funds" and "future toll revenues" mean...?
RichFWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,185 Points:291,795 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:54:23 AM Ignore RichFWA Report Abuse Great we need more people working.
olebufnav Champion Author Omaha Posts:3,989 Points:1,025,180 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:53:46 AM Ignore olebufnav Report Abuse Glad one state seems to be working well
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,133 Points:655,805 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:51:25 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Good but old news
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FrankTA2 Champion Author New York Posts:4,303 Points:1,097,260 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:49:39 AM Ignore FrankTA2 Report Abuse Sounds good.
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,308 Points:1,465,580 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 10:49:02 AM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Good Luck Ohio :)