Columbia Connector Trail
Columbia Connector Trail
Improvement project
Projects at Great Parks
Columbia Connector Trail
Project Locations
Little Miami Scenic Corridor
Project Dates
START DATE: Fall 2022
END DATE: Fall 2027
The 1.6-mile Columbia Connector trail will tie the Little Miami Scenic Trail to other segments of the 34-mile CROWN regional trail loop, including the Mariemont Connector, Murray Path and Wasson Way. Phases 1 and 2 were completed in 2020, and construction of the final Phase 3 is expected to begin in spring 2026.
Tentative Project Timeline
DATE
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2024
- Spring 2025
- Spring 2025
- Spring 2026
- Fall 2027
ACTIVITY
- Public meetings
- Environmental document approved
- Engineering plans completed
- Right-of-Way acquisition complete
- Construction begins
- Construction completed
Project Purpose
The purpose of the proposed shared-use path is to address pedestrian and bicycle connectivity issues along US 50/Wooster Pike.
Project Benefits
Completely separated from vehicular traffic, this off-road trail will:
Improve connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling along US 50/Wooster Pike who want to visit businesses located along the south side of the road.
Improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between residential communities in Mariemont and Columbia Township to the local and regional trail system.
Tell us what you think...
Great Parks held in-person and virtual open houses in Fall and Winter 2022 for residents and guests to provide input on the project.
Contact Us
For additional questions about the project please contact Great Parks at
513-521-7275
COST AND FUNDING
Special Thanks
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is leading the design of the project with funds from the Eastern Corridor Project. Great Parks has secured more than $3 million in construction funding, including nearly $2.8 million in federal funding and a $300,000 contribution from the Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network (CROWN) capital campaign. Great Parks will work with ODOT, Columbia Township and Mariemont to identify additional public and private funding sources.