Justin Soltesz
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I think they need the green arrow time in order to clear the traffic from the ramp.
From the article it sounds like they plan to make it a protected-only left, so left-turning traffic will have a red arrow during the trail crossing phase. If that’s the case that should eliminate the biggest issue.
From the article it sounds like they plan to make it a protected-only left, so left-turning traffic will have a red arrow during the trail crossing phase. If that’s the case that should eliminate the biggest issue.
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I think they need the green arrow time in order to clear the traffic from the ramp.
From the article it sounds like they plan to make it a protected-only left, so left-turning traffic will have a red arrow during the trail crossing phase. If that’s the case that should eliminate the biggest issue.
From the article it sounds like they plan to make it a protected-only left, so left-turning traffic will have a red arrow during the trail crossing phase. If that’s the case that should eliminate the biggest issue.
An LPI can’t come before a green arrow phase, because a green arrow means vehicles can turn with no conflicts (including with peds). If the LPI was before the green arrow, the green arrow would come on while peds are still crossing. It would have to be a dedicated ped phase at that point.
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
An LPI can’t come before a green arrow phase, because a green arrow means vehicles can turn with no conflicts (including with peds). If the LPI was before the green arrow, the green arrow would come on while peds are still crossing. It would have to be a dedicated ped phase at that point.
The pedestrian signal heads are still covered on all corners. They were still installing the brick around the curb ramps when I went through there this morning.
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The pedestrian signal heads are still covered on all corners. They were still installing the brick around the curb ramps when I went through there this morning.
PulsePoint shows there was a vehicle fire at Front & Whittier at 2:30
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
PulsePoint shows there was a vehicle fire at Front & Whittier at 2:30
I know in the past the race director and his team have walked the course in the days following the race to clean up any trash, I wonder if they hadn’t done that yet
(I, for one, always leave my used energy gels in my empty cup at an aid station so they’re easy to clean up)
(I, for one, always leave my used energy gels in my empty cup at an aid station so they’re easy to clean up)
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I know in the past the race director and his team have walked the course in the days following the race to clean up any trash, I wonder if they hadn’t done that yet
(I, for one, always leave my used energy gels in my empty cup at an aid station so they’re easy to clean up)
(I, for one, always leave my used energy gels in my empty cup at an aid station so they’re easy to clean up)
Related: there is now an LPI at High St & 5th Ave for people crossing 5th (no LPI for people crossing High)
October 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Related: there is now an LPI at High St & 5th Ave for people crossing 5th (no LPI for people crossing High)
Can't go wrong checking out High St in the Short North, either. You just missed one of the Open Streets events this past weekend (these photos are from this spring). Streetscape was fully reconstructed 5-10 years ago.
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Can't go wrong checking out High St in the Short North, either. You just missed one of the Open Streets events this past weekend (these photos are from this spring). Streetscape was fully reconstructed 5-10 years ago.
East of downtown on Broad St, protected bike lanes recently went in. Nothing too crazy, but they are testing different types of vertical separation. There are also a pair of Zicla bus platforms. A future project will take this space and create a signature urban trail.
www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
Protected bike lanes installed on busy Columbus roadway
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Construction on more bike lanes and pathways could start soon after the Bike Plus plan passed during Monday night’s Columbus City Council meeting. A project on East …
www.nbc4i.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
East of downtown on Broad St, protected bike lanes recently went in. Nothing too crazy, but they are testing different types of vertical separation. There are also a pair of Zicla bus platforms. A future project will take this space and create a signature urban trail.
www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
I'd also check out Gay Street. It's the classic example of urban infill in Columbus. Countless parking lots replaced with green space, townhomes, apartments. There's also an art piece, "Current," suspended above the Gay & High intersection.
columbusunderground.com/before-and-a...
columbusunderground.com/before-and-a...
Before and After: Gay Street - Columbus Underground
Last month, the City of Columbus and other partners announced a plan to build a two-mile bike and pedestrian pathway through Downtown, to be called the Capital Line. The trail would run along Gay, Fou...
columbusunderground.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'd also check out Gay Street. It's the classic example of urban infill in Columbus. Countless parking lots replaced with green space, townhomes, apartments. There's also an art piece, "Current," suspended above the Gay & High intersection.
columbusunderground.com/before-and-a...
columbusunderground.com/before-and-a...
Columbus's trails are its strongest active transpo assets. Definitely check out the riverfront downtown (known as the Scioto Mile) -- it's truly a gem, with trails and lots of green space. Connects to the Olentangy trail. There's also an easy trail loop you can do (on the map).
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Columbus's trails are its strongest active transpo assets. Definitely check out the riverfront downtown (known as the Scioto Mile) -- it's truly a gem, with trails and lots of green space. Connects to the Olentangy trail. There's also an easy trail loop you can do (on the map).
Sure! I created a Google my map with some ideas - www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
Columbus - Google My Maps
Columbus
www.google.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sure! I created a Google my map with some ideas - www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
Sunday schedule today too
July 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sunday schedule today too
I have lost count how many times I’ve seen westbound drivers run the red light only to have to back up the length of the bridge because there was oncoming traffic with a green
June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I have lost count how many times I’ve seen westbound drivers run the red light only to have to back up the length of the bridge because there was oncoming traffic with a green
It’s being managed fine outside of working hours (as long as drivers don’t run the red light or move the barricades in Front St, which they do frequently). I know they have been pouring concrete on the bridge deck this week though so that may have caused additional delays during working hours
June 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It’s being managed fine outside of working hours (as long as drivers don’t run the red light or move the barricades in Front St, which they do frequently). I know they have been pouring concrete on the bridge deck this week though so that may have caused additional delays during working hours
Thanks, I’ll reach out to ODOT
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thanks, I’ll reach out to ODOT
Is ODOT supposed to be reopening Short Street under I-70 for this detour? It was still closed when I tried to go through this morning.
(Even if it were open, the pavement is in really poor condition & there are no sidewalks under I-70…)
(Even if it were open, the pavement is in really poor condition & there are no sidewalks under I-70…)
April 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Is ODOT supposed to be reopening Short Street under I-70 for this detour? It was still closed when I tried to go through this morning.
(Even if it were open, the pavement is in really poor condition & there are no sidewalks under I-70…)
(Even if it were open, the pavement is in really poor condition & there are no sidewalks under I-70…)
I’ve enjoyed Silo & For All Mankind
March 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’ve enjoyed Silo & For All Mankind
My ideal scenario is this intersection gets a traffic signal and the left turns and thru bikes get separate signal phases.
I think there are ways to improve the current setup (goal being to slow turning vehicles), but the sight issues from the bridge piers may still be too much of an issue.
I think there are ways to improve the current setup (goal being to slow turning vehicles), but the sight issues from the bridge piers may still be too much of an issue.
March 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My ideal scenario is this intersection gets a traffic signal and the left turns and thru bikes get separate signal phases.
I think there are ways to improve the current setup (goal being to slow turning vehicles), but the sight issues from the bridge piers may still be too much of an issue.
I think there are ways to improve the current setup (goal being to slow turning vehicles), but the sight issues from the bridge piers may still be too much of an issue.
I always merge into the left turn lane and go straight from there.
Depending on where I’m coming from, I sometimes take High St up to Warren before going over to 4th just to avoid this whole area and the overpass before it (though Warren has been closed of late)
Depending on where I’m coming from, I sometimes take High St up to Warren before going over to 4th just to avoid this whole area and the overpass before it (though Warren has been closed of late)
March 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I always merge into the left turn lane and go straight from there.
Depending on where I’m coming from, I sometimes take High St up to Warren before going over to 4th just to avoid this whole area and the overpass before it (though Warren has been closed of late)
Depending on where I’m coming from, I sometimes take High St up to Warren before going over to 4th just to avoid this whole area and the overpass before it (though Warren has been closed of late)
Not just avocado prices… half of all produce sold in the US comes from Mexico (if not more, this time of year).
So much for lowering grocery prices.
So much for lowering grocery prices.
February 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Not just avocado prices… half of all produce sold in the US comes from Mexico (if not more, this time of year).
So much for lowering grocery prices.
So much for lowering grocery prices.
This chicane is pretty aggressive- the lane shifts look to have a 20mph design speed. It’s interesting it was built like that when the speed limit is 35.
While high-end speeding is likely a problem, I imagine even if everyone was going 35 there would still be speeding complaints. 35 is pretty fast!
While high-end speeding is likely a problem, I imagine even if everyone was going 35 there would still be speeding complaints. 35 is pretty fast!
January 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This chicane is pretty aggressive- the lane shifts look to have a 20mph design speed. It’s interesting it was built like that when the speed limit is 35.
While high-end speeding is likely a problem, I imagine even if everyone was going 35 there would still be speeding complaints. 35 is pretty fast!
While high-end speeding is likely a problem, I imagine even if everyone was going 35 there would still be speeding complaints. 35 is pretty fast!