The Ohio State University was awarded the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to complete supplementary planning for multimodal roadway users on the Columbus campus and adjacent streets. As we plan, we are identifying priority projects and innovative solutions to improve campus roadway safety.
Snapshot: Campus Traffic
- 600K Shared Mobility Trips
- 3M Campus Bus Riders
- >60K Annual Patient Admissions
This work complements safety action plans completed recently by both the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the City of Columbus. While Ohio State has completed long-range planning (Framework 3.0) and transportation planning (Comprehensive Transportation and Parking Plan), the university has not completed a non-vehicular mobility plan since 2006. This planning is one of several future initiatives in our continuing efforts to implement Framework 3.0.
Safety
We are making our Columbus campus to be safe for all road users and modes of transport, not just for those behind the wheel of a personal vehicle.
Access
Ohio State will continue to grow. Our plan will ensure that all parts of campus are accessible, so all can share in educational and economic benefits.
Equity
We want to ensure that there is equity for all visitors regardless of transportation mode to ensure safety, access, comfort, and convenience.
By the Numbers
| Data Point | Stat |
|---|---|
| University District Density | 16,058 ppl/sq mile |
| Student Population | 60,046 |
| Employee Headcount | 53,046 |
| Number of Acres | 1,714 |
| Number of Buildings | 603 |
| Athletics Weekly Visitors (Fall) | 311,000 |
| Wexner Medical Center annual ER visits | 120,486 |
| Wexner Medical Center Annual Births | 5,323 |
| Special Events Annual Visitors (Schottenstein) | 163,000 |
Visit Institutional Research and Planning's Statistical Summary page for more data points.
