Good morning, Pickaway County. The numbers don't lie: protected bike lanes are making a dramatic difference on East Broad Street, where crashes have plummeted by more than half and excessive speeding has nosedived by a stunning 89% since their installation last fall. With over 12,000 bicycle and scooter trips recorded since May and zero related crashes, Columbus now has concrete evidence that thoughtfully redesigned streets can transform safety while maintaining traffic flow.
Transportation options continue expanding as COTA launches its "Rolls to the Polls" initiative, waiving all fares on Election Day, November 4th. The free rides cover everything from fixed-route buses to COTA Mainstream services, removing barriers to democratic participation for all residents. Meanwhile, local school board races heat up with controversy as watchdog group StopAntisemitism raises concerns about candidate Mounir Lynch's past social media activity, adding another dimension to the upcoming election.
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🚫 School board candidate slammed for antisemitic social media posts. StopAntisemitism called out Columbus City Schools' Board of Education candidate Mounir Lynch over posts celebrating Hamas's October 7 attack and calling for education "free of Zionists." The watchdog group shared screenshots from Lynch's now-deleted X account, including messages posted hours after the Hamas attack on Israel. Lynch, who works as a health educator with Planned Parenthood, is one of six candidates competing for three school board seats in the November 4 election.
🚲 Protected bike lanes slash crashes and speeding on Columbus street. After installing protected bike lanes on East Broad Street last fall, Columbus saw car crashes drop by more than half compared to the previous year. Excessive speeding (55+ mph in a 35 zone) decreased by a remarkable 89% along the nearly two-mile stretch. The bike lanes, physically separated from traffic by barriers, have recorded over 12,000 bicycle and scooter trips since May with zero bike or scooter crashes reported. City officials now have concrete evidence that redesigning streets can dramatically improve safety while maintaining traffic flow.
🚌 Free bus rides to the polls on Election Day in Columbus. COTA is waiving all fares on November 4th to help ensure every Ohioan can cast their vote. The "Rolls to the Polls" initiative covers fixed-route buses, COTA Mainstream, Mainstream On-Demand, and COTA//Plus services. COTA President Monica Téllez-Fowler emphasized that this program reflects their commitment to removing barriers to democratic participation. Voters can confirm polling locations online and plan their transit routes through COTA's website or the Transit app.
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