The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the process of distributing 1.4 million copies of the state’s new travel map that also highlights the “Ohio, The Heart of it All” tourism brand.
[Above photo by Ohio DOT]
The new state map – which debuted at the 2024 Ohio State Fair – features the latest road changes, updated routes, and points of interest to help travelers navigate Ohio with ease. Designed for both local residents and tourists, the map provides essential information on highways, byways, and notable destinations.
[Editor’s note: Ohio published its very first official state map in 1912.]
The 2024 map contains photos of attractions, families enjoying the outdoors, and notable locations in the state. It also lists facts about the state, contact information for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, information on Ohio’s distracted driving law, and reminders to move over and slow down for roadside workers.
“Our state map is a gateway to all things Ohio,” said Governor Mike DeWine (R) in a statement. “Our new map is about more than just our roads, it’s a tool we can use to showcase all we have to offer.”
Free copies of the new map can be picked up at one of the state’s rest areas or, to order a free copy, visit Ohio DOT’s website.
Other state departments of transportation also made recent upgrades to their state roadway maps.
For example, the Missouri Department of Transportation noted that its Traveler Information Map is now optimized for both mobile apps and native browsers. The update allows the map to be displayed on mobile devices without having to download the “Traveler Information Map App.”
The agency said the map provides the traveling public with traffic updates, road conditions and closures, as well as winter road conditions and now more customers can now access this information through their mobile device’s browser.
The mobile application version will still be available for download and will provide the same up-to-date information, MoDOT said; noting that, when the app is installed on a device, it will launch in place of the mobile browser version.
“MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map provides a great service to the traveling public, allowing them to check road closures and conditions and plan accordingly to avoid interruptions to their trip,” said MoDOT Safety and Emergency Management Director Chris Engelbrecht in a statement.
“More importantly, when weather conditions aren’t ideal, it helps our customers stay informed of impacts to the roads and make decisions to remain safe,” he added.
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