IMAGE

Economic development and growth are impacted by land use and transportation infrastructure. Over the past 50 years, Northeast Ohio has expanded our land use footprint, despite stagnant population growth. People tend to live farther from their place of employment. While road and highway investment has been maintained, the same level of investment has not occurred for public transportation. Populations that cannot or do not drive therefore have reduced access to jobs. Workforce access is a critical component to economic growth and development. It will take a combination of land use and transportation changes to reconnect employers and employees. Which Transportation Scenario below will best influence economic development and workforce access?

For more details, please reference weNEO2050+ draft chapters in the "Topic Details" tab:

- "Chapter 5: “Enable the Economy" includes descriptions of each Scenario relevant to the impact of economic development and workforce mobility in the "Where Will We Go?" section beginning on Page 56.

- "Chapter 9: Equal Access - Future Transportation Scenarios" provides a comprehensive description of each Scenario.

More Info:

Chapter 5: Enable the Economy

Chapter 9: Equal Access Future Transportation Scenarios