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(Columbus, Ohio) – Ohio plans to invest $100 million in logistics and distribution infrastructure across the state as part of the Ohio Bipartisan Jobs Stimulus Plan.

Officials say the money will help create a seamless multi-modal transportation infrastructure across the state, linking rails, roads, waterways and airports. They hope the investment, combined with Ohio’s strategic location, will spur economic development and create thousands of jobs.

“Making Ohio a hub through which goods and products are shipped is crucial to attracting and creating jobs in our state,” said Governor Ted Strickland. “We are blessed by our proximity to a large percentage of the nation's consumers and we are moving quickly to make sure we have the modern infrastructure needed to truly grow our logistics industry.”

The Ohio Bipartisan Jobs Stimulus Plan is a $1.57 billion package designed to create 57,000 new jobs while laying the foundation for future economic prosperity. This package was developed to create rapid and long-lasting stimulus for Ohio’s economy, with positive benefits from the Logistics and Distribution Stimulus Program taking effect as early as January of 2009, according to state officials.

For more information on the program visit www.JobStimulus.Ohio.gov