Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City of Columbus | City of Columbus website
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City of Columbus | City of Columbus website
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced plans to invest $5 million in infrastructure and safety improvements along four commercial corridors. This investment is part of the Clean and Safe Corridors program, which aims to enhance these areas.
The Mayor's 2025 Capital Budget proposal allocates $1.25 million to Columbus Water and Power for converting 2,000 street lights to LED bulbs. The Department of Neighborhoods will receive $1.25 million for updating the 311 system and beautification efforts. Additionally, $1.25 million is earmarked for the Department of Public Safety for vehicle information cameras, and $515,000 for the Department of Public Service for crosswalk beacons, sidewalk replacements, and repairs. The Department of Recreation and Parks will get $373,000 for tree canopy and hard surface improvements.
“This spring, the city brought rapid blitzes of city resources to these four neighborhoods, but the Clean and Safe Corridors program was never about ‘getting in and getting out,’” said Mayor Ginther. “This was about partnering with neighbors and business owners to understand their needs, their concerns and their aspirations for the places where they live and work."
The initiative recently concluded its fourth activation in Short North with street repairs, enforcement efforts, and cleanups around Pride events.
The program invested over $565,500 in infrastructure along the corridors using resources from multiple City of Columbus departments.
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