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Weinstein Commends Senate Passage of the Transportation Budget

March 19, 2025
Casey Weinstein News
 

Today, state Senator Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) commended the Ohio Senate’s passage of House Bill 54, the state’s two-year transportation budget. The budget invests $11.5 billion over the biennium into Ohio’s roads, bridges, airports, and railways, with nearly $200 million being invested in public transportation.

“This transportation budget is a win for Ohioans,” said Weinstein. “By investing $11.5 billion into our infrastructure, including critical funding for roads, bridges, airports, and railways, we are setting our state up for long-term success. It’s essential that we continue supporting our local communities, and this budget delivers by funding public transportation, safety programs, and vital infrastructure projects that will improve the quality of life for Ohioans. I’m especially proud that we’ve made sure to continue investing in metropolitan parks and local infrastructure. These investments are key to building stronger, more connected communities across Ohio.”

Senate Democrats advocated for the following provisions that were included in House Bill 54:

  • Maintain an increase in funding for Transportation Improvement Districts to invest in local infrastructure ($18M over the biennium);
  • Continue funding for the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership program ($13.5M per fiscal year);
  • Continue the Systemic Safety Program, which awards funding for projects that reduce pedestrian-related crashes;
  • Support contract changes supported by Regional Transit Authorities, including the Cleveland RTA;
  • Appropriate an additional $2.56 million each FY for maintenance of roads within the boundaries of metropolitan parks;
  • Distribute gas tax revenues to municipalities, townships, and counties;
  • Continue funding commitments to the Brent Spence Bridge;
  • Maintain funding requested by ODOT to expand access to truck parking in Ohio; and,
  • Allow ODOT to remove abandoned telecommunication or utility lines.

House Bill 54 now heads back to the Ohio House of Representatives for concurrence.