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Voices of Lorain is our community's new hub to share, discuss, and collaborate on creating sustainable solutions for important issues, challenges, and opportunities in our community. Thanks for taking part, joining with us, and making your voice heard.

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Engineering Department

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Tower and Leavitt (SR 58) Signal Improvements - PID 120792

Tower and Leavitt (SR 58) Signal Improvements - PID 120792

New signal, detection and overhead signage at Tower Boulevard and Leavitt Road (SR 58)

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    OPWC 2025 Round 38

    OPWC 2025 Round 38

    Local Road Improvements

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      Wayfinding

      Wayfinding

      Lorain will be using wayfinding signage to help people orient themselves in a new space, find their destinations with minimal stress, and locate points of interest

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        Spot on Safety

        Spot on Safety

        This temporary demonstration project represents a novel approach to traffic calming in Lorain.

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          Year 1 Ped Safety - D3D12 PID #117537

          Year 1 Ped Safety - D3D12 PID #117537

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            Kolbe Road Sidewalks Project - PID 124447

            Kolbe Road Sidewalks Project - PID 124447

            Kolbe Road Sidewalks

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              Oakwood Park Connector - PID 124013

              Oakwood Park Connector - PID 124013

              Oakwood Park sidewalk construction project.

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                TLCI 28th Street - Planning - PID 112016

                TLCI 28th Street - Planning - PID 112016

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                  Broadway Corridor - Design for 25 - 122461

                  Broadway Corridor - Design for 25 - 122461

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                    Federal Aid: Longbrook and Yorktown Roads Rehabilitation - Construction PID #120288

                    Federal Aid: Longbrook and Yorktown Roads Rehabilitation - Construction PID #120288

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                      SRTS 2026 Grant PID #120211

                      SRTS 2026 Grant PID #120211

                      Connecting Communities - South Lorain (Helen Steiner Rice Elementary and Southview Middle School)

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                        Federal Aid: Tower Boulevard PID #120287

                        Federal Aid: Tower Boulevard PID #120287

                        Tower Boulevard Rehabilitation [Oberlin Ave. to Leavitt Rd.(SR58)]

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                          Reconstruction of Colorado Ave and Henderson Dr - PID 118175

                          Reconstruction of Colorado Ave and Henderson Dr - PID 118175

                          Removal concrete island and signal reconstruction at the intersection of Colorado Ave and Henderson Dr

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                            Year 2 Ped Safety PID #119936

                            Year 2 Ped Safety PID #119936

                            Pedestrian Safety Improvements

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                              Black River Dredge Reuse Facility

                              Black River Dredge Reuse Facility

                              To ensure continued navigability, the Black River Harbor undergoes annual dredging. Supported by funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Lorain's newly constructed Black River Dredge Material Reuse Facility is prepared to receive up to 75,000 cubic yards of dredged material starting in July 2024.

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                                Other Projects

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                                2024 Storm Impact Report:

                                2024 Storm Impact Report:

                                2024 Storm Impact in Northeast Ohio, where we examine its aftermath and ongoing recovery efforts.

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                                  Lorain LifeCare Ambulance 2024 Contract

                                  Lorain LifeCare Ambulance 2024 Contract

                                  Information regarding the newly signed agreement between the City of Lorain and LifeCare Ambulance, Inc.

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                                    Bartlett Maritime Corporation Coming to Lorain

                                    Bartlett Maritime Corporation Coming to Lorain

                                    Explore the impact of Bartlett Maritime Corp proposal for Lorain!

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                                      City of Lorain 5-Year Consolidated Plan

                                      City of Lorain 5-Year Consolidated Plan

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                                        2024 Solar Eclipse - City of Lorain

                                        2024 Solar Eclipse - City of Lorain

                                        Experience the cosmic awe of a total solar eclipse in Lorain! Join us to explore a universe of exciting daytime events as our city steps into the celestial spotlight in 2024.

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                                          CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLAN

                                          CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLAN

                                          "Let's shape the future of Lorain together! Immerse yourself in a conversation about our town's response to climate change and discover how you can help make our community more resilient and sustainable."

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                                            Southside Gateway Community Plan

                                            Southside Gateway Community Plan

                                            Join us in shaping the future of South Lorain! Get involved with the exciting changes ahead as the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority and City of Lorain collaborate to revitalize Southside Gardens and the surrounding community, initiating sustainable housing, business development, improved infrastructure, and more.

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                                              Food Forward Lorain: Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Planning Grant

                                              Food Forward Lorain: Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Planning Grant

                                              Discover how you can be part of a vital transformation in Lorain, shaping healthier neighborhoods by ensuring accessibility to nutritious food for everyone. Your insight can help make a meaningful difference in our community's health and ved sustainability by supporting local urban agriculture and innovative food production initiatives.

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                                                Vibrant Lorain Initiative - Public Art & Culture

                                                Vibrant Lorain Initiative - Public Art & Culture

                                                Interested in the future of murals, sculptures, and other public art installations in Lorain? We're seeking your invaluable insights to shape our understanding of community sentiment towards public art programming.

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                                                  Lorain Safe Pets Initiative

                                                  Lorain Safe Pets Initiative

                                                  Learn more about the City of Lorain’s pets and animal regulations and policies to keep you and your pets safe.

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                                                    Small Business Resources Assessment

                                                    Small Business Resources Assessment

                                                    Want to help shape the future of Lorain's small business community? Join the conversation to determine what resources are necessary for our local economy to thrive.

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                                                      Public Notice Extreme Weather

                                                      Public Notice Extreme Weather

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                                                        10 Year Comprehensive Plan

                                                        10 Year Comprehensive Plan

                                                        Keep Moving Lorain Forward

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                                                          The American Rescue Plan Act and Your City

                                                          The American Rescue Plan Act and Your City

                                                          Learn more about how the City of Lorain will utilize the ARPA funding

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