MORPC update: population growth, $190M in county projects and passenger‑rail progress

Oct 6, 2026

Mid‑Ohio Regional Planning Commission representatives told commissioners MORPC expects continued regional and county population growth, highlighted $190 million of projects for Delaware County in FY26–29 and said the federal process for passenger rail is moving from step 1 to step 2.

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William Murdoch of the Mid‑Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) gave a regional update to the Delaware County commissioners, highlighting population growth, major projects and programs that support local economies. "So 15,000 more moved into the region this year than moved out," Murdoch said, and he added the county itself saw a net gain of about 4,600 people last year.

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