Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements (ODOT 120285)
Project Background
The Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements (ODOT 120285) include the introduction of new sidewalk construction and crosswalk enhancements at various locations along Main Street, E. Streetsboro Road and in downtown Hudson.
What are the Downtown Pedestrian Improvements?
In 2022, the City completed the “Downtown Pedestrian Safety Study." The study included an evaluation of pedestrian and bicycle safety along three major areas: (1) Aurora Street from E. Main Street to Hudson Street, (2) Main Street (SR 91) from Stoney Hill Drive to Prospect Street and (3) E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) from Main Street to Hayden Parkway. The study included recommended improvements to ADA compliance, improve safety for pedestrians/bicyclists, and help encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel along the study corridors.
The project was divided into two phases. Phase 1 improvements have started with the design and construction using 100% City funding at various locations throughout the downtown area including the recently completed improvements at Aurora Street and Hudson Street and planned improvements along N. Main Street near Baldwin Street and Aurora Street at College Street.
Phase 2 of this project is being partially funded through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Highway Safety Improvements Program and applies to remaining study improvements identified in the Study. Phase 2 design and construction includes pedestrian improvements along Aurora Street, Main Street, Streetsboro Street, and downtown streets. Improvements include high visibility crosswalks, new curb ramps, sidewalk, and countdown pedestrian signal heads. A map of the improvement locations, summary of improvements and preliminary improvements maps are on the right side of this page.
What is the Estimated Cost of the Project?
The ODOT funded, Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements (ODOT 120285) design and construction costs will be partially paid with federal and state safety funds at a maximum of $727,722. The total project cost estimate is $922,680, including design, right-of-way, and construction.
What is the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Study?
The goal of the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Study is to review, analyze, and develop recommended improvements to increase pedestrian safety along travel ways and crossings in/near the downtown area of Hudson. Click here for more information about the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Study.
What is the Project Schedule?
The project is currently in design and the City wants your input. See information below regarding a public open house regarding the proposed project. Design is scheduled for completion in mid 2025 with construction in 2026.
How Do I Give My Input on the Project?
The City held a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16 to gather public input on the project. You can also leave your comments in the Comment Section below through Wednesday, November 13.
Comments & Questions
We want to hear from you about our Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Phase 2 project! Leave your comments and/or questions here.
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When will be get a crosswalk across Clinton Street at the intersection with Library Street?
The City of Hudson is planning to modify the entrance to the City’s parking lot at the Heinen’s grocery store to reduce crashes at the parking lot entrance. The improvements will include a new crosswalk at the intersection of Clinton Street and Library Street. These improvements are scheduled to be constructed in 2025 after the County’s sanitary sewer replacement project is complete.
A concept plan of the proposed parking lot improvements is shown below:
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Share I commend the city for its work to improve safety throughout the downtown area and elsewhere around town with increased signage, flashing signals and repainted crosswalks. One crosswalk that remains sorely lacking of any safety upgrade is the crosswalk at the junction of Owen Brown and 91/North Main. There is NO sign of any kind indicating a cross walk as cars come south on 91 approaching that crosswalk (signage should be on the west side of 91 approaching that intersection). There is one sign on the east side of 91 (as cars go north away from the clock tower). When a pedestrian is waiting from either side, typically cars pay zero attention. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross from the west to east across 91 (North Main) if cars are back up at the stop light (which is common) it is impossible to see beyond the cars to see if a there is traffic moving thru the intersection at Clinton/Aurora/91. Pedestrians must step behind cars, and peer around the cars. Clearly a danger to all involved! I have inquired about a flashing light at that intersection and was told that there is concern about the lights loosing their impact if there are too many. The option of moving to the main intersection is a valid one and used on occasion, but when the 5 seconds of walking man across Main goes by the cars moving through from Aurora street use little caution in trying to move around pedestrians! This also causes more of a slow down of traffic flow at the main intersection at busy times of day, resulting in frustrated drivers reacting negatively to pedestrians. Other intersections have multiple signs in both directions, and/or the flashing signal available. PLEASE add this to the list ASAP! Thank you, on Facebook Share I commend the city for its work to improve safety throughout the downtown area and elsewhere around town with increased signage, flashing signals and repainted crosswalks. One crosswalk that remains sorely lacking of any safety upgrade is the crosswalk at the junction of Owen Brown and 91/North Main. There is NO sign of any kind indicating a cross walk as cars come south on 91 approaching that crosswalk (signage should be on the west side of 91 approaching that intersection). There is one sign on the east side of 91 (as cars go north away from the clock tower). When a pedestrian is waiting from either side, typically cars pay zero attention. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross from the west to east across 91 (North Main) if cars are back up at the stop light (which is common) it is impossible to see beyond the cars to see if a there is traffic moving thru the intersection at Clinton/Aurora/91. Pedestrians must step behind cars, and peer around the cars. Clearly a danger to all involved! I have inquired about a flashing light at that intersection and was told that there is concern about the lights loosing their impact if there are too many. The option of moving to the main intersection is a valid one and used on occasion, but when the 5 seconds of walking man across Main goes by the cars moving through from Aurora street use little caution in trying to move around pedestrians! This also causes more of a slow down of traffic flow at the main intersection at busy times of day, resulting in frustrated drivers reacting negatively to pedestrians. Other intersections have multiple signs in both directions, and/or the flashing signal available. PLEASE add this to the list ASAP! Thank you, on Twitter Share I commend the city for its work to improve safety throughout the downtown area and elsewhere around town with increased signage, flashing signals and repainted crosswalks. One crosswalk that remains sorely lacking of any safety upgrade is the crosswalk at the junction of Owen Brown and 91/North Main. There is NO sign of any kind indicating a cross walk as cars come south on 91 approaching that crosswalk (signage should be on the west side of 91 approaching that intersection). There is one sign on the east side of 91 (as cars go north away from the clock tower). When a pedestrian is waiting from either side, typically cars pay zero attention. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross from the west to east across 91 (North Main) if cars are back up at the stop light (which is common) it is impossible to see beyond the cars to see if a there is traffic moving thru the intersection at Clinton/Aurora/91. Pedestrians must step behind cars, and peer around the cars. Clearly a danger to all involved! I have inquired about a flashing light at that intersection and was told that there is concern about the lights loosing their impact if there are too many. The option of moving to the main intersection is a valid one and used on occasion, but when the 5 seconds of walking man across Main goes by the cars moving through from Aurora street use little caution in trying to move around pedestrians! This also causes more of a slow down of traffic flow at the main intersection at busy times of day, resulting in frustrated drivers reacting negatively to pedestrians. Other intersections have multiple signs in both directions, and/or the flashing signal available. PLEASE add this to the list ASAP! Thank you, on Linkedin Email I commend the city for its work to improve safety throughout the downtown area and elsewhere around town with increased signage, flashing signals and repainted crosswalks. One crosswalk that remains sorely lacking of any safety upgrade is the crosswalk at the junction of Owen Brown and 91/North Main. There is NO sign of any kind indicating a cross walk as cars come south on 91 approaching that crosswalk (signage should be on the west side of 91 approaching that intersection). There is one sign on the east side of 91 (as cars go north away from the clock tower). When a pedestrian is waiting from either side, typically cars pay zero attention. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross from the west to east across 91 (North Main) if cars are back up at the stop light (which is common) it is impossible to see beyond the cars to see if a there is traffic moving thru the intersection at Clinton/Aurora/91. Pedestrians must step behind cars, and peer around the cars. Clearly a danger to all involved! I have inquired about a flashing light at that intersection and was told that there is concern about the lights loosing their impact if there are too many. The option of moving to the main intersection is a valid one and used on occasion, but when the 5 seconds of walking man across Main goes by the cars moving through from Aurora street use little caution in trying to move around pedestrians! This also causes more of a slow down of traffic flow at the main intersection at busy times of day, resulting in frustrated drivers reacting negatively to pedestrians. Other intersections have multiple signs in both directions, and/or the flashing signal available. PLEASE add this to the list ASAP! Thank you, link
I commend the city for its work to improve safety throughout the downtown area and elsewhere around town with increased signage, flashing signals and repainted crosswalks. One crosswalk that remains sorely lacking of any safety upgrade is the crosswalk at the junction of Owen Brown and 91/North Main. There is NO sign of any kind indicating a cross walk as cars come south on 91 approaching that crosswalk (signage should be on the west side of 91 approaching that intersection). There is one sign on the east side of 91 (as cars go north away from the clock tower). When a pedestrian is waiting from either side, typically cars pay zero attention. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross from the west to east across 91 (North Main) if cars are back up at the stop light (which is common) it is impossible to see beyond the cars to see if a there is traffic moving thru the intersection at Clinton/Aurora/91. Pedestrians must step behind cars, and peer around the cars. Clearly a danger to all involved! I have inquired about a flashing light at that intersection and was told that there is concern about the lights loosing their impact if there are too many. The option of moving to the main intersection is a valid one and used on occasion, but when the 5 seconds of walking man across Main goes by the cars moving through from Aurora street use little caution in trying to move around pedestrians! This also causes more of a slow down of traffic flow at the main intersection at busy times of day, resulting in frustrated drivers reacting negatively to pedestrians. Other intersections have multiple signs in both directions, and/or the flashing signal available. PLEASE add this to the list ASAP! Thank you,
The Proposed Pedestrian Improvements at the intersection of Owen Brown Street and N. Main Street (SR 91) includes the enlargement of the “bump out” on the west side of the road. The improved bump out will project further out towards the vehicle travel way, allowing for greater visibility of pedestrians by drivers, and for pedestrians to have better site-lines to oncoming traffic.
The proposed improvements will maintain ADA ramp access and not remove any parking stalls. Additional signage will be reviewed as well. The concept layout for the improvements are shown below.
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