Rail is for freight, highways for people

How about this gem? Where do these people come from!! And this guy draws two government paychecks yet calls out public investment in HSR....

Another Viewpoint: Rail is for freight, highways for people
Published: Friday, February 25, 2011
By Bruce Landeg

Another Viewpoint is a column The News-Herald makes available so all sides of issues may by aired. Bruce Landeg is Lake County's chief deputy engineer and an officer in the Ohio National Guard. He lives in Mentor.

"A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem." — Albert Einstein

The Obama Administration has placed an emphasis on building high-speed rail (HSR) to connect communities and economic centers across the country.

As with many government programs, the brainstorming on this one was limited to the idealistic benefits and did not consider the financial realities or the practical risks to all Americans. The security environments of the 21st Century dictate that this vision for passenger rail will have major unintended consequences.

READ MORE AT:
http://news-herald.com/articles/2011/02/25/opinion/nh3677734.txt

 

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Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org 

Meeting Highlights 2-28-11

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: February 28, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

TYSON HOLDING CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFINGS:  Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will hold two public briefings to discuss funding proposals for the 2011 capital budget.  City department representatives will detail the Mayor’s proposed 2011 Capital Budget priorities during a public briefing on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.  Public comment will be accepting during a second public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.  Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers and broadcast live on city government television channel C-TV.

 

ATTRACTING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO THE COLUMBUS WORKFORCE:  The city of Columbus remains committed to attracting new businesses and young professionals to our area.  As an economic development strategy, the city continues to work with the Columbus Chamber to sustain The Young Professionals Initiative.  The program provides an action plan to attract and retain young professionals to the Columbus area.  Ordinance 0269-2011, sponsored by Development Committee Chair Zackary M. Klein, authorizes the expenditure of $70,000 from the General Fund for the continued support of the program and the employment of a manager who will implement the program. 

 

HELPING FAMILIES FIND HOUSING: The Columbus Urban League (CUL) works to eliminate the legal and social barriers minorities and disadvantaged residents face when searching for housing in Columbus.  Health, Housing and Human Services Committee Chair, Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 0241-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $135,456.00 from the Community Development Block Grant fund for the Fair Housing Program.  The program enables CUL to investigate all valid housing discrimination complaints and seek redress, develop testing procedures to determine the extent of discrimination and promote awareness of equal housing opportunities.  

 

IMPROVING CITY STREETS: Columbus residents will soon see improvements to streets throughout the city. Public Service Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0305-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $5,443,028.94 from the Governmental Build America Bonds Fund for Resurfacing 2011 – Project 1 (Zone 1) resurfacing project.  The project involves the reconstruction and resurfacing of 34 city streets and the construction of 434 wheelchair ramps.  The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, the replacement of curb and sidewalks associated with the installation of ADA wheelchair ramps and partial depth pavement repair where warranted.  Click here for a complete list of streets included in the project.

 

EQUIPPING NEW POLICE CRUISERS WITH MOBILE RADIOS & VIDEO CAMERAS: Each day, Columbus police officers rely on mobile radios and video cameras to help fight crime and keep residents safe.  Public Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 0246-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $434,464.50 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for the purchase of 51 video cameras and 48 mobile radios for new police cruisers. The new equipment will provide officers with vital information needed while responding in emergency situations.

 

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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release: February 28, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

               

Mayor Thanks Council for Considering West Broad Street Redevelopment Plans

 

Mayor Michael B. Coleman will forward legislation to City Council on Monday for the West Broad Street Overlays, which will expand an earlier overlay that was placed on West Broad in the Hilltop as a part of an economic initiative.  The goal of this new overlay fulfills a major recommendation of the Greater Hilltop Area Plan, which was adopted by Council in late 2010. It also ensures that new development is consistent with a more walkable built environment with improved aesthetics consistent with community goals. The new overlays cover the city portions of W. Broad from Hague Avenue to I-270.

 

“I thank City Council for working with us to keep our promises to help create a revitalized West Broad Street Corridor,” Mayor Coleman said. “I also appreciate the valuable input we have received from West Side residents and businesses who are passionate about improving their neighborhood.”

 

The City of Columbus Planning Division worked with the Greater Hilltop community leadership, including the Hilltop Area Commission, Westgate Neighbors Association, Hilltop businesses and residents to update their 2001 plan for all of the Hilltop including the West Broad Street corridor.  The principal focus was land use, urban design and development standards.

 

“The Broad Street Overlays will help drive economic development in a highly populated area of Columbus that has been identified as having the resources to sustain strong retail growth in the years to come,” said Councilmember Zachary M. Klein, chair of the Development Committee.

 

The plan amendment recommends commercial and mixed use development along the West Broad corridor consistent with the proposed casino development, as well as to encourage new investment between Wilson Road and Hague Avenue consistent with a walkable, urban environment. Franklin County recently adopted the Westland Area Interim Development Framework as their policy direction for managing development.

 

Concurrently, Franklin County has initiated a Smart Growth Overlay for Franklin Township parcels along Georgesville Road, Phillipi Road and West Broad Street, establishing similar standards and thereby ensuring seamless development as new investment occurs in the future.  The county’s overlay should be adopted by the County Commissioners in March.

 

The Columbus Planning Division and the County’s Economic Development and Planning Department has worked jointly on the overlay effort. This effort was also one of the first Department projects in which Facebook was used to engage the community.

 

At the same time, the city is working with Franklin County and the Weston Partnership, representing a number of key stakeholders, to under a market study and economic development strategy for the area west of Wilson Road. The intent is to build upon the investment represented by the proposed Penn National casino and to facilitate reinvestment of nearby properties. The city and county are jointly funding the market study.

 

More information can be found on the Planning Division’s Hilltop Commercial Overlay project website at: http://development.columbus.gov/planning/content.aspx?id=32969.

 

 

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Global High Speed Rail Industry to Reach $907 Billion By 2015

How far behind is America compared to its global competitors when it comes to transportation?....

Feb 28, 2011 11:08 ET
High Speed Rail Industry to Reach $907 Billion By 2015

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - February 28, 2011) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of SBI's new report, "High Speed Rail Infrastructure Component Manufacturing," to their collection of Railway Equipment market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=2496796.

The successful installation of a fast moving transportation system is beneficial on two levels. First, it would decrease the nation's reliance on depleting fossil fuels and secondly, HSR will stimulate local economies and drive growth across the U.S. According to SBI Energy's new industry study High Speed Rail Infrastructure Component Manufacturing, the accumulated market value of global HSR manufacturing sectors was $244 billion from 2005 to 2009 and will grow to reach $907 billion between 2010 and 2015.

Nations around the globe are increasing their roll out of high-speed rail initiatives during 2010, making them an integral part of the overall transportation infrastructure. Several countries in Europe, for example, currently lacking an HSR system have made commitments to begin construction by the end of the year. In Asia, a multitude of HSR development projects are underway with anticipated completion dates between 2015 and 2020 and of the 17,000 miles of planned HSR track implementations worldwide, nearly 10,000 is allocated for Asia, SBI Energy reports.

READ MORE AT:
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/High-Speed-Rail-Industry-to-Reach-907-Billion-By-2015-1402964.htm

 

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Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org 

High speed rail funding supported by nearly two-thirds of Americans!

Speak louder than the noisy minority! Contact your Congrespersons and Senators......

 

More Than A Third Of Americans Aware Of High Speed Rail Projects In Their State
Nearly two-thirds support state or federal funding for High Speed Rail, including those that live in Florida; one in five oppose, 15% unsure

NEW YORK, N.Y. - February 24, 2011 - President Obama announced in April 2009, and reconfirmed during his recent State of the Union address, his commitment to develop high-speed intercity passenger rail across the United States.

High-speed rail is a type of passenger rail transport between major cities that operates at substantially faster speeds than current intercity passenger trains in the U.S. It is designed to provide fast, reliable, and convenient service, operates using electric power and often includes onboard amenities such as food and beverage service and Wi-fi access.

The Harris Poll conducted an online survey among 2,566 adults between January 17 and 24, 2011 to gauge awareness, intention to use and position on funding for high-speed rail. At the time of the survey, there were ten proposed high-speed rail corridors across the United Statesª. To-date, projects in California and Florida have been the most visible.

Full poll story at:
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/mid/1508/articleId/700/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/Default.aspx


Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

Kazakhstan Railways signs MOU with China to build HS line

Kazakhstan can afford HSR but America cannot?

Kazakhstan Railways signs MOU with China to build HS line
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

THE president of Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), Mr Askar Mamin, has signed a memorandum of understanding with China to build a 1050km 350km/h railway between the capital Astana and the country's largest city Almaty. The MOU, which will allow a feasibility study to be conducted, was signed during a state visit to China by Kazakhstan's president Mr Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The railway will be built using Chinese technology. About 65% of the line will be at grade with 370km elevated. It is hoped to complete the project in 2015, and the railway is expected to carry 5 million passengers a year.

READ MORE AT:
http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/kazakhstan-railways-signs-mou-with-china-to-build-hs-line.html

 

 

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Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org 

If Libyan unrest spreads, gas could reach $5

And here Ohio sits more vulnerable than ever..... No intercity passenger rail in the 3C, no high-speed rail to Chicago or the East Coast, and transit systems that are grossly underfunded. As scary as this is, the predicted shortages after 2012 are even scarier.....

 

If Libyan unrest spreads, gas could reach $5
By Gary Strauss, USA TODAY
Updated 7h 54m ago 

If political unrest in Libya spreads to other oil-rich countries and the ensuing chaos disrupts crude oil production, gas prices could hit $5 a gallon by peak summer driving season, industry analysts say.

Benchmark crude oil prices soared Monday, rising about 6% to $95.39 a barrel for April contracts on the New York Mercantile Exchange as violence and a military crackdown spread in Libya, the first major oil-producer hit by a burgeoning anti-government movement. The increased violence prompted BP and Norway's Statoil to pull oil workers from the country.

"If this thing escalates and there's a good chance that there'd be a shift in supplies, $5 gas isn't out of the question," says Darin Newsom, senior analyst at energy tracker DTN.

Full story at: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2011-02-22-1Alibyagas22_ST_N.htm#

 

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Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org 

Dear House T&I: right policies let rail be the only mode privatized "from the infrastructure on up"

http://allaboardohio.org/2011/02/21/all-aboard-ohio%E2%80%99s-house-ti-testimony-with-right-policies-rail-will-be-the-only-mode-that%E2%80%99s-privatized-%E2%80%9Cfrom-the-infrastructure-on-up%E2%80%9D/

 

 

Dear House T&I: right policies let rail be the only mode privatized "from the infrastructure on up"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 21, 2011

Contact:
Ken Prendergast
All Aboard Ohio Executive Director
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org

COLUMBUS – For the first time since the early 20th century, railroad carriers' unique ownership of their infrastructure and rights of way could be a speedy growth engine for them. All Aboard Ohio made that case as the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee sought testimony at a series of "field hearings" for its upcoming renewal of the six-year federal surface transportation spending law.

A field hearing was held in Columbus on Feb. 19. All Aboard Ohio is grateful to U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) for inviting us to submit written testimony. T&I Committee Chair Rep. John Mica (R-Winter Park, FL) asked witnesses for ideas and input on how to:

+ accelerate transportation project delivery;
+ identify creative financing options; and
+ increase private-sector investment in transportation projects.

All Aboard Ohio offered solutions to problems told by witnesses like Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jerry Wray who lamented falling state and federal gas tax revenues and the rising costs of maintaining roads. Keith Tuttle of Motor Carrier Services in Toledo urged longer hours that truckers can be on the road – because of highway congestion, truckers cannot travel as far. Meanwhile Rep. Mica reminded witnesses about rising gasoline prices and that federally compliant transportation projects typically require a decade to go from idea to construction.

In its testimony (see: http://freepdfhosting.com/abbc4763ff.pdf), All Aboard Ohio noted there are three ways for government to subsidize transportation:

+ direct financial outlays (grants and loans);
+ tax credits; and
+ outright ownership of transportation infrastructure.

All Aboard Ohio urged expansion of tax credits to meet the committee's three basic goals, noted above. It would allow federal transportation incentives to move at the speed of business and without expanding federal bureaucracies.

"The passenger and freight rail industry is unlike any other mode of transportation as the carriers must own and be responsible for their infrastructure and rights of way," All Aboard Ohio noted in its testimony. "That places a much higher fixed-cost burden on rail carriers (including Amtrak and transit agencies), compared to other modes where carriers can treat the public infrastructure they use more so as a variable cost. Rail carriers must pay for their own right-of-way policing and security, maintenance, dispatching and traffic management, and liability insurance. By comparison, for highway users and airlines, those costs are largely externalized onto general revenue taxpayers. Any public policy changes must acknowledge this unique situation in the rail industry."

In recognition of this situation, All Aboard Ohio urged creation or expansion of tax-credit incentives for the following activities:

Capital improvements: encourages private enterprise, not public agencies, to lead rail freight, passenger and transit projects.

Positive Train Control: addresses the unfunded mandate of PL 110-432 on railroads to invest up to $10 billion to install PTC by 2015.

Public-benefit activities: allows railroads to provide public-benefit activities that do not benefit freight rail shareholders.

Electrification: encourages railroads and public utilities to expand use of electricity as a source of motive power.

Safety & technology research: promotes innovation at rail industry suppliers.

All Aboard Ohio urged Congressional action on two other issues:

Expand service partnerships with higher education: specialization in education requires more travel by students who often do not have cars and no other way of getting around. We support the Ohio Higher Education Rail Network model.

Simplify the RRIF program: The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing should offer no-interest loans, eliminate loan rankings based on purpose, be aligned more closely with the fiscal soundness loan-award policies of private lenders, and require only NEPA categorical exclusion documentation.

"The low-cost, market-based, high-impact proposals in this report would allow the rail industry to use its inherent strengths to surge ahead and take the next logical steps for both passenger and freight. And thus, the unique situation of carriers' responsibility over their infrastructure could be turned from an albatross into a true asset," All Aboard Ohio concluded.

END

US House Transportation & Infrastructure Columbus hearing, Saturday Feb. 19

This meeting is open to the public. Unless you are a board member or regional coordinator, you cannot speak for All Aboard Ohio as per our bylaws. All Aboard Ohio was invited to submit written testimony, which we have already done. Kindly and respectfully present yourself as a citizen concerned about Ohio's lack of transportation choices, including trains and trains. If you have an All Aboard Ohio shirt/sweater, please wear it to the event! But, please, be professional, serious and courteous. We want our issue to be taken seriously!  KJP

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http://transportation.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=1084

 

IMPROVING AND REFORMING OUR NATION'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS: COLUMBUS, OHIO FIELD HEARING

Ohio State House, Senate Finance Hearing Room, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio

February 19, 2011

This field hearing of the Full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.  Note: this hearing was originally scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.

Witness Testimonies

PANEL 1 Mr. Jerry Wray

Mr. Brian Burgett

Mr. Bill Lozier

Mr. Mark Policinski

The Honorable Chris Schmenk

Mr. Kevin Burch

Mr. Nick Gattozzi ____________________________

 

Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org 

 

Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release: February 18, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig Announces Funding For New Sidewalks

 

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig is pleased to announce the City of Columbus will spend more money on sidewalk construction, repairs and pedestrian safety measures in 2011 than in any other year for the past decade.  The investment of $4 million from capital budget will help improve and connect Columbus neighborhoods like never before.  Craig made the announcement near Woodcrest Elementary School, 5321 East Livingston Avenue as children were dismissed from class for the weekend.

 

“Safe sidewalks are essential to healthy neighborhoods,” said Councilmember Craig, chair of the Health, Housing and Human Service Committee.  “They connect residents and neighborhoods with stores, libraries and schools.”

 

Since 2000, the City has spent more than $30.1 million to build or replace more than 114 miles of sidewalks all around the Columbus. This year Columbus will install sidewalks along:

 

• Kenny Road, between Kennington Avenue and Kendale Road
• Kenny Road, between Chatham Lane and West North Broadway
• King Avenue, between Andover Road and Westwood Avenue
• West Mound Street, between Brinker Road and Binns Boulevard
• Lane Avenue, between Kenny and Fyffe
• Livingston Avenue, between Woodcrest and Lonsdale
• Mt. Vernon Avenue, between 5^th Street and 6^th Street
• Northwest Boulevard, between West 5^th Avenue and King Avenue
• Refugee Road, between Hamilton Road and Big Walnut Creek
• Whittier Street, between Lockbourne Road and Fairwood Avenue
• Wilson Road, between Valleyview Drive and Enterprise Avenue
• Worthington Woods Boulevard, between Sancus Boulevard and Alta View Road

 

Columbus City Code states it is the responsibility of the abutting property owner to pay for sidewalk repair and maintenance.  City leaders have traditionally set aside money to build or repair sidewalks in areas that lack sidewalks, paying close attention to areas near schools, parks and playgrounds.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - February 18, 2011

Member Update

Friday, February 18, 2011

1.      Join us for National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day

2.      Learn about the Great Outdoors at OAC Adventure Night

3.      Reserve Your Tennis Time for Spring Quarter

4.      Body Image Bazaar

5.      Lose Something Valuable?

6.      Racquetball: Buckeye Open 2011

7.      Fitness Feedback Wanted

8.      Become a Personal Trainer! Register for WITS Certification Course

9.      2011 Arnold Sports Expo Tickets Available

To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please send an e-mail to recsportsmembers-unsubscribe@lists.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu from the e-mail account to which you are subscribed for this listserv.

 

Join Us for National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day
Join Ohio State Rec Sports on Tuesday, February 22, in celebration of National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day. The fun is free to anyone with a valid university ID and guests of Rec Sports members. Highlights include: the world's largest ZUMBA® class, fitness orientations, chair massages, giveaways, and displays. Visit http://go.osu.edu/NRSD for complete details!

 

Learn about the Great Outdoors at OAC Adventure Night
Head over to the Outdoor Adventure Center on Friday, February 25, from 6-10 p.m. for OAC Adventure Night! The evening features clinics on fly fishing, movement, rappelling, backpacking, yoga for climbers, climbing, and more! The Desperation String Band will play bluegrass tunes throughout the night, and raffles will be held. Read more at http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/oac-adventure-night-february-25/

 

Reserve Your Tennis Time for Spring Quarter
Jesse Owens West Tennis Center is the only place on campus to play indoor tennis. The facility has four tennis courts available for use. Reserve a court by attending the quarterly reservation draw on Wednesday, March 9. A quarterly reservation contract (one per group) must be submitted by March 9 by noon. http://recsports.osu.edu/facilities/jesse-owens-west-tennis-center-jowtc

 

Body Image Bazaar
On Monday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Body Image and Health Task Force will host the Body Image Bazaar in the RPAC Amphitheater and meeting rooms to promote and educate the public on body health, acceptance and awareness. Featured events include an exhibit, fashion show, healthy snack demonstration, and student panel. For more information, visit the Body Image and Health Task Force Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8680901774

 

Lose Something Valuable?

Lost anything valuable at the RPAC recently? The RPAC Lost and Found is conveniently located at the Welcome Center. Any lost items found at the Aquatic Center are also turned into the RPAC Welcome Center, while items found at other facilities will be turned into the specific facility's guest services desk.  Items of a personal nature and torn clothing that are found are discarded immediately. Clothing items are kept a minimum of two weeks and then donated to a charity. Valuables are kept for a minimum of two weeks and are kept in a secure location at each facility. Anyone wishing to claim an item must pick it up in person and be able to identify it as their property.

Racquetball: Buckeye Open 2011
Support the Ohio State Racquetball Club and participate in the 2011 Buckeye Open at the RPAC March 5 - 6.  Register no later than Monday, February 28 either online at http://R2sports.com, e-mail osurball@gmail.com or call Tom Stoughton at (513) 417-3152 or Spencer Galloway at (740) 816-2426. Find out additional information at http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/racquetball-buckeye-open-2011/

 

Become a Personal Trainer! Register for WITS Certification Course

Become a personal trainer! Registration is now open for the World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) certification course, which begins Saturday, March 26, and runs through Saturday, May 7, at the RPAC.  A total of 30 hours of instruction plus a 30-hour internship is required after passing both the written and practical exams on May 7. Call John Katsares at (614) 292-5153 or e-mail katsares.1@osu.edu for more details.  Additional information can be found at http://www.witseducation.com. Spots fill up quickly, so register by the end of February!  Tuition is $489 for all members, plus an $80 fee for the course textbook.

 

2011 Arnold Sports Expo Tickets Available

The 2011 Arnold Sports Festival has donated a limited number of tickets to Rec Sports to give to our members!  If you are interested, please contact Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu . First come, first served!

The festival, featuring the 23rd Annual Arnold Classic, will be held March 3-6, 2011 in Downtown Columbus and will again feature more than 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and events, including 11 Olympic Sports. 
Events will include professional and amateur men's and women's bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini; professional and amateur strongman; gymnastics, martial arts, cheerleading, dance sport, fencing, cheerleading, and many, many more. The 700-booth Arnold Fitness EXPO will offer the latest trends in fitness equipment, apparel, nutritional supplements, and non-stop entertainment on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage. New in 2011 are the Arnold Sports Film Festival, Bikini International, and the Arnold Hockey Competition. An enhanced Arnold VIP Ticket Package will include a variety of exclusive benefits, including a Meet & Greet with professional IFBB athletes, early entry into the Arnold Fitness EXPO, a chance to win lunch and photo with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, or two VIP Ticket Packages for 2012. 
For more, visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

 

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On Sunday, February 20, and Monday, February 21, Noodles & Company will be hosting a Macaroni & Cheese Swap…so get out of the box, and into the bowl. During the event, when you donate three boxes of macaroni & cheese, you will receive a FREE regular size bowl of their signature Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, or one of their three featured Mac & Cheese Flavors.  All donations will benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.  So give back, and get a great meal at your neighborhood Noodles & Company.

 
 
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RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988

Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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