Year 1 Ped Safety - D3D12 PID #117537

Improving Walkability and Safety: Year 1 Pedestrian Systemic Safety Project

The City of Lorain is moving forward with the Year 1 Pedestrian Systemic Safety Program, a federally funded initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety at 33 high-need locations throughout the city. With over $758,000 in total project funding—90% provided through ODOT’s Federal Safety Program and 10% from local matching funds—this project focuses on reducing crashes and improving walkability in neighborhoods with high pedestrian activity.

The proposed improvements include upgraded pedestrian crossings, signage, ADA-compliant curb ramps, RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), refuge islands, and pavement markings. These upgrades are designed to increase visibility, reduce crossing distances, and slow down approaching vehicles, making it safer for people to walk in their communities.

Pedestrian safety improvement project at thirty-three (33) total locations in the City of Lorain. (Includes two locations on E. Erie Avenue (US-6), six locations on Grove Avenue (SR-57), one location on E. 28th Street (SR-57)/Pearl Ave, two locations on Broadway Avenue (SR-57), two locations on Leavitt Road (SR-58), one location on Colorado Avenue (SR-611), ten locations on E. 21st Street (SR-611), four locations on Oberlin Avenue (CR-39), one location at Pearl Avenue (CR94)/E. 31st Street, two locations on Highland Park Blvd (CR-633), one location at Washington Avenue (CR-633)/Central Drive, and one location at Meister Road (CR-655)/Chris Avenue.) Pedestrian safety improvement work includes enhancements of pedestrian crossings, signage, curb ramps with detectable warnings, refuge islands, RRFB, pedestrian signals, pedestrian hybrid beacons and pavement markings.