Cycle Cbus

Life in Columbus from a bike. Exploring how our history of transportation and development will affect our future. I guess I just post old archive pics now

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You know what this neighborhood needs? Surface parking lots. A TON of surface parking lots. And a big highway cutting right through it. Now *this* is progress. 1955 vs 2022

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Today is a beautiful day to go vote in Columbus

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@DE_Gifford @EngineerDustin Hello! How can I help? (Assuming you’re talking about Columbus, Ohio)

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Installation of Protected Bike Lanes on East Broad Street Begins https://t.co/wm1QF6xLFi via @ColsUnderground

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@the_transit_guy Slightly different view of the same building in 1947. Building was constructed circa 1897, not sure when it was demolished.

https://t.co/AzVI0uU4qD

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@the_transit_guy Same view of that street corner in 1947. This is what was replaced by a surface parking lot for decades.

https://t.co/UVYrntwoqX

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@UDHCMH Still trying to pin down the exact orientation of this pic of High and Frames based off of this 1910 map

Houses in background on Lane Ave?

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@UDHCMH Lots of good pics of old Columbus streetscapes in that album!

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@brentincolumbus @UDHCMH I would guess it’s looking east towards Indianola Ave from east of Adams Ave based on this other photo from 1912

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@the_transit_guy BRT is on the ballot in Columbus this November! Three lines are already planned, also includes funding for a 45% increase in bus service hours and 500 miles of new sidewalks and bike paths by 2050.

https://t.co/AKPw8sc6Yv

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Tomorrow is the last historic bike tour in the series. Join @ColsLandmarks as we explore the history of the Tri-Village area (Upper Arlington, Marble Cliff, and Grandview Heights)

Be there or be square!

Get your tickets here https://t.co/GueSD0fogU

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@DE_Gifford The riverfront improved a lot when the Scioto Mile was constructed in the 2010s

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I still find it so hard to believe that this was considered the best use of the downtown riverfront for almost a century. The Scioto Mile project is one of the best things the city has done in recent years

(First pic from ODOT 1970s)

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@DE_Gifford The completion of the new flood wall in 2004 enabled a lot new investment into Franklinton. That area wasn’t always parking lots of course. 1910 map and 1981 aerial.

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Part of the Olentangy trail through Whetstone Park is closed in both directions as of a few minutes ago. Looks like a fallen tree, so hopefully will reopen soon.

No posted detour so I took this route to the bridge. Recommend taking the sidewalk on Henderson if riding through.

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@DE_Gifford The Hocking Hills are beautiful. Let me know if you want a private tour of downtown. Make sure to check out the Scioto Mile and COSI while you’re here.

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@DE_Gifford Some more pics of the Centrum

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How many of you remember going to the Centrum at the southeast corner of High and Town Streets while it was open from 1979-1987?

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@DE_Gifford The site that is now the Columbus Commons has changed dramatically over the last 50 years.

From typical urban block in the 70s, ice skating rink in the 80s, urban mall in the 90s and 00s, to the Commons we know today in the 2010s. These are all of the same corner at High & Town.

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Join me tomorrow for a guided bicycle tour with @ColsLandmarks! We’ll explore the history of the River & Rich District, early and modern history of Franklinton, the development of the Scioto Mile, and more!

Get your tickets here https://t.co/GueSD0fogU

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@reroutethe23 Between this, the Olentangy trail opening again by OSU, and Pelotonia, it’s a good week for cycling in Columbus.

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It is very strange not to see the Drake Union along the path anymore. Hopefully the trees they are planting there will grow quickly and provide some much needed shade.

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The Olentangy Trail along OSU is finally open again! No more detour around the stadium!