ODOT pedestrian safety grant for Lorain Road
North Ridgeville
Summary
The City wants ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program money for pedestrian safety upgrades along Lorain Road, site of a recent tragedy. Applying obligates the City to a 10% local match if awarded, and that cost isn't budgeted yet. Council couldn't agree to skip readings, so it returns January 20.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown 10% local match if the grant is awarded — residents would see an appropriation amendment later.
Pedestrians along Lorain Road, including school-age residents in the corridor.
Taxpayers would bear an unbudgeted local match if the grant is accepted.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Updates completed on North Ridgeville intersection where teen was struck and killed
Updates completed on North Ridgeville intersection where teen was struck and killed Cleveland 19 News
Improvements to North Ridgeville intersection where teen was struck and killed move forward
Improvements to North Ridgeville intersection where teen was struck and killed move forward Cleveland 19 News
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
After a recent pedestrian fatality, the city is redesigning crosswalks at this busy intersection — consolidating crossings, adding ADA ramps, new signals, and connecting sidewalks to nearby businesses. Council passed it instantly under an emergency clause so bidding can start now.
City Council - Feb 2, 2026
Council adopted a resolution letting the city apply for ODOT funding for pedestrian safety improvements along Lorain Road, with the emergency clause giving the planning director extra prep time.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The city is pursuing ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program money for sidewalks and pedestrian safety along Lorain Road; the application is due March 31, with final adoption expected February 2.
Safety improvement plans moving forward after 16-year-old killed in North Ridgeville intersection
Safety improvement plans moving forward after 16-year-old killed in North Ridgeville intersection News 5 Cleveland WEWS
City Council - Jan 5, 2026
The City wants ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program money for pedestrian safety upgrades along Lorain Road, site of a recent tragedy. Applying obligates the City to a 10% local match if awarded, and that cost isn't budgeted yet. Council couldn't agree to skip readings, so it returns January 20.
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