About ORDC
The ORDC is an independent commission within the Ohio Department of Transportation which represents the state in non-regulatory interactions with the railroad industry. ORDC funds safety improvements at railroad-highway grade crossings, supports rail-related economic development efforts, and coordinates railroad interactions with ODOT highway projects.
ORDC improves public safety by funding grade crossing safety improvements. ORDC provides grants, loans, and other assistance to:
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perform a vital economic development function by assisting businesses locating or expanding in Ohio with rail spurs and other rail infrastructure;
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help rehabilitate light density branch lines on small short-line and regional railroads;
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assist in the acquisition and continued operation of branch lines;
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address special rail problems such as mainline congestion and assisting businesses with rail-related issues; and
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assist with promotion of the rail-related tourism industry.
News
Wheeling & Lake Erie Receives Grant for Bridge
ORDC approved a grant of $125,000 to improve clearance of a railroad bridge over State Route 212 in Tuscarawas County
CASTLO Receives Grant for Railroad Bridge
ORDC approved a grant of $91,440 to rehabilitate and paint a railroad bridge in Struthers
Austin Powder Receives Grant for On-Site Rail
ORDC approved a grant of $200,000 to rehabilitate its on-site rail infrastructure
