Construction on the Capital Line"urban pathway" project is expected to begin later this year, Axios has learned.
What we're hearing: The design process is ongoing and work should pick up soon, says spokesperson Madison Cole of Downtown Columbus Inc., the private nonprofit spearheading it.
Zoom in: The massive project will loop around the Scioto Mile and Capitol Square.
It's expected to have wider sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, fresh landscaping and public art.
The big picture: Walking the eventual path will do you a heap of good.
Just 15 minutes of brisk walking per day can have a dramatic effect on your health and longevity.
Short bursts of quick walking were linked with a nearly 20% reduction in mortality, per research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
💠Tyler's thought bubble: That's validating to hear as a busy parent who's obsessed about getting his daily steps.
I sneak in walks before work and after dinner, often pacing around the house when the kid is down.
Nothing beats fresh air, though even that can be a privilege in areas with poor sidewalk infrastructure.
The bottom line: The Capital Line should help, as will the LinkUs plan to build new sidewalks around town.
📬 In the meantime, where's your favorite place to take a walk in Central Ohio?
