For the community, by the community
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) to help support critical transportation workers. Starting August 11, 2022, TSA enabled the ability for current TWIC holders to renew their credentials online, which eliminates the need to go to an enrollment center and makes the five-year renewal process more convenient.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Standing on the shoulders of aviation giants—Wright, Glenn, Armstrong, and Mock—Ohio continues to lead the nation in the advancement of aerospace technology and infrastructure. Ohio is releasing the nation’s first advanced air mobility (AAM) framework, developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation, through DriveOhio, the state’s smart mobility hub.… Read full story
WEEK OF 8/8/2022
Jacksontown, Ohio (Friday, August 5, 2022) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Knox County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 |
U.S. Route 36U.S. Route 36 lane closure for bridge deck repairs – Beginning Monday, August 8, motorists can expect U.S. |
Columbus – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness about the Move Over law from July 17 through July 23. The high-visibility campaign included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, West Virginia State Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – Troopers from the Columbus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on US-33 eastbound near milepost 30 in Canal Winchester, Franklin County. The crash occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. … Read full story
Agency Revised Cybersecurity Requirements to Focus on performance-Based Measures Revised Directive Enhances Security and Resilience
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the revision and reissuance of its Security Directive regarding oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity. This revised directive will continue the effort to build cybersecurity resiliency for the nation’s critical pipelines.… Read full story
First Sponsor-A-Highway signs up in northeast Ohio
COLUMBUS – A new litter control program that brings in the business community to help in the effort is now under way in Ohio.
Over the past few weeks, the first signage related to the Sponsor-A-Highway program has been installed along highways in the northeast Ohio area.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on Move Over enforcement. The initiative will begin on Sunday, July 17 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Saturday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m.… Read full story
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the implementation of a new gender option for the TSA PreCheck® application process.
The TSA PreCheck program application has been updated to include an additional gender marker option to better serve non-binary and gender non-conforming Americans.… Read full story
Sponsorship augments free Safety Patrol services
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Freeway Safety Patrol is getting a new look as GEICO becomes the new sponsor of the free service. The additional support from GEICO comes at the peak of the busy summer driving season when there is increased demand on Safety Patrol services needed to keep roadways clear and safe.… Read full story