http://wyso.org en http://wyso.org/post/springfields-transit-system-receives-state-funding <p>SPRINGFIELD - The Ohio Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Springfield $300,000 in grant money to be used for the upkeep of the city&#39;s buses and bus shelters. The funds are part of a $14 million investment the state is making to 19 different city transit systems across Ohio.<br /> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:16:58 +0000 Wayne Baker 16905 at http://wyso.org http://wyso.org/post/ohio-kicks-2012-construction-season <p>Ohiohas launched its $1.8 billion road construction season for 2012 involving about 800 projects to preserve existing roadways and bridges.</p><p>Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jerry Wray announced the plans Tuesday, noting $1.6 billion more is needed for additional phases of 35 major new expansion projects.</p><p>The department says the 800 projects include resurfacing 3,700 miles of interstate and state routes and repairs or upgrades to several bridges, culverts, guardrails, interchanges and hillsides.</p> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:45:25 +0000 Associated Press 14446 at http://wyso.org Ohio Kicks off 2012 Construction Season