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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Norton Road, between Johnson Road and Kropp Road, is closed for bridge rehabilitation work. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO was proud to take part in the Rise Up CBUS event at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. We enjoyed connecting with the residents, sharing resources, and highlighting how our work supports safer and stronger neighborhoods across Franklin County. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We enjoyed connecting with the
community!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Galloway Road, between Alkire Road and O’Harra Road, is now opened to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Please join us in congratulating Leo Kasson on his well-earned retirement! With deep appreciation, we recognize Leo's years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to excellence. His contributions have made a lasting impact, and he will be truly missed. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter, Leo. May it be filled with relaxation, joy, and new adventures!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Galloway Road, between Alkire Road and O’Harra Road, is closed for railroad crossing rehabilitation. The closure will last approximately one (1) day, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Members of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office had the pleasure of attending the COMTO Columbus Scholarship Luncheon today. It was truly inspiring to see the next generation of leaders in transportation, STEM, and a variety of other disciplines being recognized for their talent, dedication, and potential. Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients. We’re excited to see where your journeys take you! #COMTOColumbus
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Highway Chronicle Chapter 9

Highway Chronicle Chapter 9

Auto Age Arrives, Ohio Highway Department Established

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I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.The Auto Age began in Franklin County in September 1899 when businessman Campbell T. Chittenden bought the region’s first “horseless carriage” from the Winton Motor Carriage Company in Cleveland. The $1,000 gas-powered vehicle could reach a maximum speed of 33 m.p.h.

Two months later, inventor Perry Okey built the first automobile in Columbus and “motored” around the county to much acclaim.

In 1903, 16 horseless carriage owners joined together to form the Columbus Automobile Club, and more than 10,000 spectators gathered at the Columbus Driving Park, on July 4, to witness daredevil Barney Oldfield break the automobile speed record by hitting 70 mph behind the wheel of a Peerless Green Dragon.

To help meet the challenges of growing automobile travel, the legislature established the Ohio Highway Department in 1905 and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles in 1906.

The highway department initially designated county surveyors to be their representatives in identifying and repairing roadway problems. They also oversaw the distribution of state funding derived from registration fees, first collected in 1908, and the two-cent per gallon gas tax initiated in 1925.

By 1930, there were 107,000 automobiles registered in Franklin County that accentuated the need for dramatically improved travel. At the time, there were still 183 miles of earthen roads and 386 miles of macadam roads that were dusty rut filled thoroughfares that often turned to mud.

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