Improve Street Safety and Connectivity

Description

Invest in Akron's transportation network, including streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, and multi-use paths, to improve safety for all users and support neighborhood vitality.

Why is This Important

Every resident deserves to travel safely, whether by car, bike, or on foot. These investments reduce the risk of serious crashes, create more connected neighborhoods, and make Akron a more livable city for everyone.

Initiative Wins

Completed Phase 1 of the Rubber City Heritage Trail, a 6-mile multi-use trail connecting Akron neighborhoods.
Completed in-depth reconstruction of E Exchange St. in 2025.
Implemented speed limit reductions on three high-injury network roads: Diagonal Rd., Archwood Ave., and Lovers Ln.
Secured $8M in AMATS funding in 2026 for Rubber City Heritage Trail Phase 4, Waterloo Road improvements, and E Exchange St. resurfacing.
Piloted rubber and asphalt speed tables on Triplett Blvd., Hilbish Ave., and Lovers Ln.
Implemented an intersection safety change at Diagonal Rd. and Superior Ave.
Received two Safe Streets for All grants totaling $744,000 and $500,000 in Clean Ohio Trail Funds for the Akron Peninsula Trail.

Impact Spotlight

What We’ve Done This Quarter

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What We’re Working on Next Quarter

Working on Rubber City Heritage Trail Phase 2.
Making Home Ave. improvements including pavement replacement and road diet.
Implementing additional speed reduction projects including speed tables, radar feedback signs, and restriping.
Pursuing Safe Routes to School grant for sidewalk gaps and implementing the Smart Growth America Demonstration project for Summit Lake.