Exploring Columbus' Abandoned Monorail Project: A Snapshot from 1987

Columbus city leaders considered some big public transportation systems in the 1980s. One of which was a monorail system, which was not pursued due to the costs.

In this episode of Ohio Snapshots In Time, Angela O'Neal of the Columbus Metropolitan Library discusses the proposed monorail in Columbus, Ohio from 1987 and why it was never built.

In this video, we'll cover:

• The proposed route and capacity of the monorail
• The cost estimates for building and operating the monorail
• The committee's investigation of alternative transportation options
• The decision to not move forward with the monorail or automated people mover
• The ultimate fate of the proposed transportation solutions for Columbus Ohio

Ohio Snapshots In Time digs into Ohio history one image at a time. WOSU Public Media produces the series in partnership with the staff of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.