In December the Federal Railroad Administration announced updates to the Corridor ID program. These updates tailor next steps of the program towards the complexity of projects to smooth the ability to receive approvals and confidence from the federal government. This impacts routes in Ohio like those through Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo.

The Streamline Transit Act cuts federal red tape, allowing Ohio to fast-track rail NEPA reviews like highways. This could save years and millions on projects like a Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland rail corridor.

Midwest passenger trains are selling out more often and ridership is climbing in the region. In Ohio this is a sign of future success but lack of new trains may constrain abilities to grow.

The Ohio Department of Transportation announces an expansion of Ohio's Intercity Bus network "Go Bus". New routes will reach Cincinnati, Dayton, Lima, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Toledo and set the stage for upcoming passenger rail.

Funding for the state match of the Midwest Connect step 2 planning has been secured through a partnership between Indiana and Ohio communities. A total $650,000 has been secured for the route which runs from Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Lima, Columbus, and Pittsburgh