The document discusses potential rail opportunities in Ohio. It outlines a methodology for analyzing active and abandoned rail lines based on factors like right-of-way costs, population within half a mile, and nearby neighborhoods. The analysis found that reestablishing rail on the Wasson Line east of I-71 and the Tri-County line would have relatively low right-of-way costs while serving neighborhoods and population centers. More thorough analysis is still needed as the details will be important to consider.

1. Rail Opportunities Presented by Sam McKinley, Planner

2. First Step Ohio Hub Governor’s Priority Need to have a plan for connections Oasis Line Looks to be the farthest along

3. Active Rail Lines

4. Abandoned Rail ROW

5. Population Density

6. Methodology Line choice Where would a good route be? Abandoned 1st, Active 2nd Analysis ROW Market Value, per Auditor Population w/in ½ Mile NBD w/in ¼ Mile Line Length

7. Proposal

8. Analysis

9. Conclusions ROW cost for Wasson east of I-71 is only $887,000 I-71 ROW expense is almost all due to Gilbert Ave. development Serves 7 Cincinnati NBDs Tri-County line also has low ROW costs After that, they’re pretty similar in ROW costs, and people & NBDs served Much more thorough analysis needed The devil is REALLY in the details