Connected Marietta Initiative
Welcome!
Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher and other leaders in Washington County and Marietta College have launched the Connected Marietta Initiative, which will further expand downtown Marietta has a regional destination.
Previously known as "CROSS Marietta," the initiative will enhance downtown Marietta as a place to visit for work and leisure. We are focused on developing a list of projects that will improve traffic flow and encourage pedestrian activity.
This page contains up-to-date information about where we are in the study, what kinds of projects are emerging, and how we intend to implement these projects. Check back often for updates!
Public Survey
The City of Marietta, Downtown Marietta, Washington County, and Marietta College are collaborating on Connected Marietta, a study to identify needed infrastructure improvements in Marietta's core business district. Survey #2 seeks public feedback on concepts developed based on past planning efforts and responses from Survey #1. Survey #2 responses will also be used to develop a preliminary list of proposed projects for RAISE and other transportation funding opportunities.
With your help, we can…
Continue to grow downtown Marietta and make it easier to visit for all modes of transportation.
Identify road projects to improve traffic flow.
Determine sidewalk and trail opportunities to make the area more inviting for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Examine investments and urban design elements that will enhance downtown Marietta.
About the Project
The Connected Marietta Initiative combines the City’s recent comprehensive planning process, active transportation plan, and Enrich Marietta downtown plan, as well as other plans and studies the City has completed.
We are taking those plans and studies one step further to identify potential projects and ways to implement them.
Upcoming Events
Here are some upcoming events where you can talk to City representatives about the needs and opportunities available in downtown Marietta.
Harmar Days Festival – 7/26 – 7/28
Come chat with the Connected Marietta project team at the Harmar Days Festival! We are looking for feedback on the preliminary proposed project list.
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Friday, July 26th – 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. next to the Beer Garden Historic Hamar Bridge Company (HHBC) table
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Saturday, July 27th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next to the HHBC table at Maple Street and Crawford Street
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Sunday, July 28th – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. next to the HHBC table at Maple Street and Crawford Street
Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival- 8/9 & 8/10
Come chat with the Connected Marietta project team at Rivers, Trails, and Ales! We are looking for feedback on the preliminary proposed project list.
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Friday, August 9th – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. next to Festival Headquarters
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Saturday, August 10th – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Adventure Expo area
Past Events
We understand some of you couldn't make it to our recent events. Don't worry, there's always more to come! To catch up on what you missed, check our list of past events and their resources.
Public Engagement Workshop - 4/26
Workshops were held at The Gathering Place at Marietta College (Noon to 1PM and 5PM to 6PM) and at the Busy Bee (5PM to 6PM). View Workshop Resources
Contact Us
Frank Aransky
Geoff Schenkel
(740)373-9354
301 Putnam Street, Suite 1000
Marietta, OH 45750
PID 118504
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