Improving coordination with local planners : Ohio program looks at results.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working to improve coordination with officials in local planning agencies to identify potential noise impact zones along highways and to prevent incompatible development. With a proactive approach before the start of environmental studies, ODOT is seeking the best opportunity to contribute to residential zoning and development decisions. This article briefly describes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this project.