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Ohio DOT saves taxpayers millions

GasBuddy Blog -- A recent Ohio Department of Transportation press release highlighted how states DOT's can effectively save taxpayers money through little work, with any savings meaning more money for roads.

ODOT touted, "Continuing a trend of improving efficiency, the Ohio Department of Transportation has, once again, saved millions of dollars and redirected it from its operating budget to major new construction projects around the state. ODOT recently selected DP&L Energy Resources to supply electric to ODOT’s facilities around the state, saving the department $2 million annually."

“With absolutely no cost to taxpayers, we were able to find enough money to pave a 20 mile, two-lane road,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “Those are the...

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Submitted Jul 26, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 6:47:28 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse nice job. but 20 miles is a drop in the bucket. I'm sure those who travel it are happy.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:43:23 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old post.
dbecks44 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,327 Points:428,430 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 8:14:06 AM Ignore dbecks44 Report Abuse Nicely done! Goes to show that there are Michigan grads everywhere. :)
ACES11HIGH Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:33 Points:53,625 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:51:52 PM Ignore ACES11HIGH Report Abuse Way to go, Ohio!
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:20:09 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse Every state, and the USA federal government, needs to follow their lead.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,205 Points:1,111,790 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:30:13 PM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse Competition is always good.
chyguy3 Champion Author Wyoming Posts:2,855 Points:859,540 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:17:44 PM Ignore chyguy3 Report Abuse Naw, tell me it isn't true? A guvment entity saving money? Wow!
cashpayer Sophomore Author Raleigh Posts:147 Points:81,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 4:46:45 PM Ignore cashpayer Report Abuse Just makes a little bit of sense, but I know that's hard to come by in a gummint job.
FJCruiserCA All-Star Author California Posts:517 Points:324,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 3:39:46 PM Ignore FJCruiserCA Report Abuse Good job, OH !!!
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,220 Points:1,202,985 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 3:27:29 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Hope other states follow suit, look for ways to save taxpayer's money.
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,354 Points:3,447,640 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:11:28 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse let's see how the road looks in 10 years
OaklandInvaders Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,324 Points:563,880 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:08:31 PM Ignore OaklandInvaders Report Abuse Great job, now tell other states to do the same!
bigLtowing Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,819 Points:588,565 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:06:19 PM Ignore bigLtowing Report Abuse governer kasich is relly doing a good job at saving money and balancing the budget so it must be working througgh out the state
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,730 Points:2,147,580 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:06:10 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse Good going Ohio!! Going green is saving them some "green" that will be used to apply some new black and grey pavement.
DRJ Champion Author Columbus Posts:6,092 Points:1,196,095 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:03:36 PM Ignore DRJ Report Abuse $2 millions in savings doesn't "plug" much of a "$1.6 BILLION budget problem."
mconley1967 All-Star Author Louisville Posts:586 Points:356,630 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:01:48 PM Ignore mconley1967 Report Abuse Ok
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 2:01:39 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse Good for Ohio...
BobbyVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,487 Points:1,172,525 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:53:50 PM Ignore BobbyVA Report Abuse This article sounds just like Obama's Campaign chief David Axelrod and the lies he spews.
jony Champion Author Florida Posts:7,306 Points:1,629,315 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:51:59 PM Ignore jony Report Abuse go for it any thing to save the taxpayers, even competitive bidding
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,504 Points:3,074,795 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:51:18 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Probably fancy accounting using smoke and mirrors, or even outright LYING to a gullible public. They're taking a page out of Obama's playbook.
LtRTH Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,757 Points:580,295 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:51:16 PM Ignore LtRTH Report Abuse Sounds good on the surface. Hope there's no gov't spin going on here.
viperND Champion Author South Bend Posts:3,290 Points:731,940 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:48:05 PM Ignore viperND Report Abuse Ohio based Speedway gouges millions
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,702 Points:1,029,730 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:47:22 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse Good
OCTAPA Veteran Author Toronto Posts:493 Points:478,765 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:46:24 PM Ignore OCTAPA Report Abuse I thought I've read this artical yesterday.............
thuathienhue Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,438 Points:629,790 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:45:22 PM Ignore thuathienhue Report Abuse Michigan should take notes or try and hire Jerry Wray.
Caribou2011 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,746 Points:764,835 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:44:36 PM Ignore Caribou2011 Report Abuse Save some more for us now!!
ddgb40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:1,400 Points:354,430 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:44:26 PM Ignore ddgb40 Report Abuse They can do better
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,341 Points:318,420 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:42:18 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse ..."ODOT Director Jerry Wray" He should run for president.
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,144 Points:1,645,950 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:42:11 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse this is good for them. we need to do some of this
Jakster All-Star Author Allentown Posts:970 Points:469,565 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:39:31 PM Ignore Jakster Report Abuse Not related to gas prices.
BeaconLite Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,922 Points:366,250 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:37:38 PM Ignore BeaconLite Report Abuse Good work ODOT!!
JerryBx7 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,637 Points:1,139,585 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:36:06 PM Ignore JerryBx7 Report Abuse Ohio DOT send consultants to VA please
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,058 Points:1,808,275 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:35:59 PM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse PD, OLD NEWS!
TopGunn Champion Author Baltimore Posts:9,161 Points:2,611,305 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:34:29 PM Ignore TopGunn Report Abuse Doesn't change my cost or mpg.
robaloma Champion Author Houston Posts:2,581 Points:687,625 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:32:34 PM Ignore robaloma Report Abuse ok
stevekr Champion Author Sacramento Posts:2,353 Points:690,030 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:29:14 PM Ignore stevekr Report Abuse Drill Here! Drill Now! Pay Less!
BihnX Rookie Author Ontario Posts:24 Points:38,635 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:28:43 PM Ignore BihnX Report Abuse connect the DOT's?
thunderstruck All-Star Author Chicago Posts:705 Points:730,755 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:28:23 PM Ignore thunderstruck Report Abuse That's $100,000 per mile. How many union members does it take to fix a road?
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Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,737 Points:1,213,955 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:25:39 PM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse Competition is good, competitive bidding gets the lowest price. (Keep posting SteveS2000, your getting close.
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,052 Points:1,050,015 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:25:24 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse maybe other stated could adopt this plan
5Golfer8 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,123 Points:297,625 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:24:12 PM Ignore 5Golfer8 Report Abuse Only the wealthy areas of town here are getting road maintenance in this town.
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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,058 Points:2,367,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:23:39 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse lotsa whiners but where are the other states dot stepping up nice job governor kashich
dlemma Champion Author Wyoming Posts:4,086 Points:1,551,020 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:23:21 PM Ignore dlemma Report Abuse hmmmm....guess that new Republican governor in Ohio has proved to tout efficiency rather than government getting bigger.
SteveS2000 Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:236 Points:215,520 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:19:27 PM Ignore SteveS2000 Report Abuse I want to be a Champion Author like TonyPSU!
DeHavilland Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,849 Points:1,899,265 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:18:21 PM Ignore DeHavilland Report Abuse They're cutting back on road maintenance here and it shows, Big time! I don't mean in the bank account!
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:18:14 PM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse That nice but it doesn't help my bottom line
TonyPSU Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,516 Points:690,530 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:10:12 PM Ignore TonyPSU Report Abuse good
Samo1961 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,875 Points:616,675 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:10:06 PM Ignore Samo1961 Report Abuse Not enough, we need more .