COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced more than $13.5 million for 28 public transit projects designed to help residents reach jobs and job training, with significant funding directed to agencies serving Summit and Lake counties.

“Transportation should never stand in the way of a good job,” DeWine said in the announcement. “This investment will help more Ohioans get to work and support employers who need reliable, skilled workers.”

The funding comes through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership program, which was reestablished in House Bill 54 and uses federal dollars to expand transportation to employment centers, close gaps between rural and urban transit systems and support mobility in areas with limited service. A total of 15 agencies across 16 counties will r

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