❌ HB9
Replace interstate construction requirement with a traffic study
Summary
The bill repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to construct certain interstate interchanges and instead mandates a traffic congestion study along a specified area of Interstate Route 71. The study, to be completed by December 31, 2026, will be conducted by the Director of Transportation in consultation with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, which may lead the study at the Director's discretion. The findings will be reported to various state and local officials.
Rationale
The bill introduces a study instead of a construction mandate, which aligns with some principles of limited government intervention. However, it still involves government oversight and planning, which may conflict with the Libertarian emphasis on minimal government involvement in economic matters.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for increased government control over transportation planning
- Possibility of cronyism in the selection of study solutions