Ravenna Street Sidewalk

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Project Background

The Ravenna Street Sidewalk is part of the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan for 2021-2025 that Council approved a number of years ago. The Plan provides a continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the community. Other remaining sections scheduled as part of the 2021-2025 Connectivity Plan include Stow Road from Ravenna Street to E. Streetsboro Street (2026). During development of the 2021-2025 Plan, a scoring matrix , developed via public input, evaluated these sections which received high scores due to their connectivity to existing neighborhoods, trails, and streets with higher speeds. Recognizing the importance of connectivity, the Hudson City Council prioritized these streets, aiming to advance the City's commitment to fostering a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment.

Link to Connectivity Plan Webpage.

Link Connectivity Plan Projects and Dates.


Project Details

The City of Hudson is planning a new 5’ concrete sidewalk, storm improvements and road improvements along Ravenna Street between S. Hayden Parkway and Stow Road. The City is still evaluating the project corridor for the which side of Ravenna Street the sidewalk will be placed on.


Public Engagement

Public Information Meeting April 17, 2025: The City will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Hudson City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. City staff will be available to answer resident questions regarding the proposed sidewalk alignment.

Public input and comments will be accepted until Friday, May 9, 2025. Public input comments can be submitted in person at the Public Engagement Meeting, mail, email, or dropped off at City Hall.


Project Costs

Estimated Project Cost = $1,100,000


Project Schedule

The sidewalk is scheduled for construction in 2025.

Project Background

The Ravenna Street Sidewalk is part of the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan for 2021-2025 that Council approved a number of years ago. The Plan provides a continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the community. Other remaining sections scheduled as part of the 2021-2025 Connectivity Plan include Stow Road from Ravenna Street to E. Streetsboro Street (2026). During development of the 2021-2025 Plan, a scoring matrix , developed via public input, evaluated these sections which received high scores due to their connectivity to existing neighborhoods, trails, and streets with higher speeds. Recognizing the importance of connectivity, the Hudson City Council prioritized these streets, aiming to advance the City's commitment to fostering a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment.

Link to Connectivity Plan Webpage.

Link Connectivity Plan Projects and Dates.


Project Details

The City of Hudson is planning a new 5’ concrete sidewalk, storm improvements and road improvements along Ravenna Street between S. Hayden Parkway and Stow Road. The City is still evaluating the project corridor for the which side of Ravenna Street the sidewalk will be placed on.


Public Engagement

Public Information Meeting April 17, 2025: The City will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Hudson City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. City staff will be available to answer resident questions regarding the proposed sidewalk alignment.

Public input and comments will be accepted until Friday, May 9, 2025. Public input comments can be submitted in person at the Public Engagement Meeting, mail, email, or dropped off at City Hall.


Project Costs

Estimated Project Cost = $1,100,000


Project Schedule

The sidewalk is scheduled for construction in 2025.

Questions & Comments

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  • Share No question; I didn't see any other place to submit my comments. I am in favor of the project. I think the sidewalk should be on the North side of Ravenna Street for the following reasons: There are utility poles on both sides of the street but the North side poles are set back further from the road, allowing room for the sidewalk without having to relocate the poles, which I think would be necessary on the South side. The mailboxes are on the South side of the road, which create obstacles for construction and require the sidewalks to be farther from the road, taking up more property. There is an existing sidewalk installed by the church not too long ago; it should be incorporated and demonstrates the feasibility of building the sidewalk between the utility poles and the street, without needing to move the poles. There is an existing crosswalk at S. Hayden corner to connect the new sidewalk to the existing neighborhood sidewalks. At the same time I think the open culverts on the South side of Ravenna Street, from 2190 to beyond 2160, should be deepened to expand capacity and piped underground to eliminate the open culvert, which permits flooding of adjacent properties, is a safety concern for children, a breeding-ground for mosquitoes, and a nuisance for adjacent residents. Further study may be required if the South-side culverts are inadequate to accommodate occasional excess stormwater; installation of additional underground pipe might be needed on the North side. Thank you. on Facebook Share No question; I didn't see any other place to submit my comments. I am in favor of the project. I think the sidewalk should be on the North side of Ravenna Street for the following reasons: There are utility poles on both sides of the street but the North side poles are set back further from the road, allowing room for the sidewalk without having to relocate the poles, which I think would be necessary on the South side. The mailboxes are on the South side of the road, which create obstacles for construction and require the sidewalks to be farther from the road, taking up more property. There is an existing sidewalk installed by the church not too long ago; it should be incorporated and demonstrates the feasibility of building the sidewalk between the utility poles and the street, without needing to move the poles. There is an existing crosswalk at S. Hayden corner to connect the new sidewalk to the existing neighborhood sidewalks. At the same time I think the open culverts on the South side of Ravenna Street, from 2190 to beyond 2160, should be deepened to expand capacity and piped underground to eliminate the open culvert, which permits flooding of adjacent properties, is a safety concern for children, a breeding-ground for mosquitoes, and a nuisance for adjacent residents. Further study may be required if the South-side culverts are inadequate to accommodate occasional excess stormwater; installation of additional underground pipe might be needed on the North side. Thank you. on Twitter Share No question; I didn't see any other place to submit my comments. I am in favor of the project. I think the sidewalk should be on the North side of Ravenna Street for the following reasons: There are utility poles on both sides of the street but the North side poles are set back further from the road, allowing room for the sidewalk without having to relocate the poles, which I think would be necessary on the South side. The mailboxes are on the South side of the road, which create obstacles for construction and require the sidewalks to be farther from the road, taking up more property. There is an existing sidewalk installed by the church not too long ago; it should be incorporated and demonstrates the feasibility of building the sidewalk between the utility poles and the street, without needing to move the poles. There is an existing crosswalk at S. Hayden corner to connect the new sidewalk to the existing neighborhood sidewalks. At the same time I think the open culverts on the South side of Ravenna Street, from 2190 to beyond 2160, should be deepened to expand capacity and piped underground to eliminate the open culvert, which permits flooding of adjacent properties, is a safety concern for children, a breeding-ground for mosquitoes, and a nuisance for adjacent residents. Further study may be required if the South-side culverts are inadequate to accommodate occasional excess stormwater; installation of additional underground pipe might be needed on the North side. Thank you. on Linkedin Email No question; I didn't see any other place to submit my comments. I am in favor of the project. I think the sidewalk should be on the North side of Ravenna Street for the following reasons: There are utility poles on both sides of the street but the North side poles are set back further from the road, allowing room for the sidewalk without having to relocate the poles, which I think would be necessary on the South side. The mailboxes are on the South side of the road, which create obstacles for construction and require the sidewalks to be farther from the road, taking up more property. There is an existing sidewalk installed by the church not too long ago; it should be incorporated and demonstrates the feasibility of building the sidewalk between the utility poles and the street, without needing to move the poles. There is an existing crosswalk at S. Hayden corner to connect the new sidewalk to the existing neighborhood sidewalks. At the same time I think the open culverts on the South side of Ravenna Street, from 2190 to beyond 2160, should be deepened to expand capacity and piped underground to eliminate the open culvert, which permits flooding of adjacent properties, is a safety concern for children, a breeding-ground for mosquitoes, and a nuisance for adjacent residents. Further study may be required if the South-side culverts are inadequate to accommodate occasional excess stormwater; installation of additional underground pipe might be needed on the North side. Thank you. link

    No question; I didn't see any other place to submit my comments. I am in favor of the project. I think the sidewalk should be on the North side of Ravenna Street for the following reasons: There are utility poles on both sides of the street but the North side poles are set back further from the road, allowing room for the sidewalk without having to relocate the poles, which I think would be necessary on the South side. The mailboxes are on the South side of the road, which create obstacles for construction and require the sidewalks to be farther from the road, taking up more property. There is an existing sidewalk installed by the church not too long ago; it should be incorporated and demonstrates the feasibility of building the sidewalk between the utility poles and the street, without needing to move the poles. There is an existing crosswalk at S. Hayden corner to connect the new sidewalk to the existing neighborhood sidewalks. At the same time I think the open culverts on the South side of Ravenna Street, from 2190 to beyond 2160, should be deepened to expand capacity and piped underground to eliminate the open culvert, which permits flooding of adjacent properties, is a safety concern for children, a breeding-ground for mosquitoes, and a nuisance for adjacent residents. Further study may be required if the South-side culverts are inadequate to accommodate occasional excess stormwater; installation of additional underground pipe might be needed on the North side. Thank you.

    jbitburg asked 19 days ago

    Thank you for your input.  

    During the preliminary design phase, the staff will assess the existing infrastructure, including utilities, current sidewalks, Right-of-Way impacts, project costs, and environmental constraints. These factors are all carefully considered before deciding on the appropriate side for the new sidewalk. Additionally, all newly designed sidewalks will adhere to the City of Hudson standards as well as the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) guidelines.

  • Share This sidewalk extension, as others we are witnessing, have the look for the infamous "bridge to nowhere". There are very few families served by these projects. As a bicyclist myself, I will not use sidewalks because of the dangers at driveway intersections and the often irregular surfaces on existing sidewalks -- thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump. on Facebook Share This sidewalk extension, as others we are witnessing, have the look for the infamous "bridge to nowhere". There are very few families served by these projects. As a bicyclist myself, I will not use sidewalks because of the dangers at driveway intersections and the often irregular surfaces on existing sidewalks -- thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump. on Twitter Share This sidewalk extension, as others we are witnessing, have the look for the infamous "bridge to nowhere". There are very few families served by these projects. As a bicyclist myself, I will not use sidewalks because of the dangers at driveway intersections and the often irregular surfaces on existing sidewalks -- thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump. on Linkedin Email This sidewalk extension, as others we are witnessing, have the look for the infamous "bridge to nowhere". There are very few families served by these projects. As a bicyclist myself, I will not use sidewalks because of the dangers at driveway intersections and the often irregular surfaces on existing sidewalks -- thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump. link

    This sidewalk extension, as others we are witnessing, have the look for the infamous "bridge to nowhere". There are very few families served by these projects. As a bicyclist myself, I will not use sidewalks because of the dangers at driveway intersections and the often irregular surfaces on existing sidewalks -- thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump.

    cjkoth asked 19 days ago

    The Ravenna Street Sidewalk is part of the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan for 2021-2025 that Council approved a number of years ago. The Plan provides a continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the community. During development of the 2021-2025 Plan, a scoring matrix , developed via public input, evaluated these sections which received high scores due to their connectivity to existing neighborhoods, trails, and streets with higher speeds. Recognizing the importance of connectivity, the Hudson City Council prioritized these streets, aiming to advance the City's commitment to fostering a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment.

  • Share Thank you. I guess my original question was cut off. I meant to state my preference for constructing any new sidewalk on the same side of the street as the existing. I also think the city should take a check point in the very near future to gauge the utilization of the new sidewalks that have been put in order to verify project utility. I live off of 303 and I walk all the time but I am very unlikely to use the new sidewalks on 303 as I don't really feel safe walking on them given that I often walk at night and they are pretty close to the road. on Facebook Share Thank you. I guess my original question was cut off. I meant to state my preference for constructing any new sidewalk on the same side of the street as the existing. I also think the city should take a check point in the very near future to gauge the utilization of the new sidewalks that have been put in order to verify project utility. I live off of 303 and I walk all the time but I am very unlikely to use the new sidewalks on 303 as I don't really feel safe walking on them given that I often walk at night and they are pretty close to the road. on Twitter Share Thank you. I guess my original question was cut off. I meant to state my preference for constructing any new sidewalk on the same side of the street as the existing. I also think the city should take a check point in the very near future to gauge the utilization of the new sidewalks that have been put in order to verify project utility. I live off of 303 and I walk all the time but I am very unlikely to use the new sidewalks on 303 as I don't really feel safe walking on them given that I often walk at night and they are pretty close to the road. on Linkedin Email Thank you. I guess my original question was cut off. I meant to state my preference for constructing any new sidewalk on the same side of the street as the existing. I also think the city should take a check point in the very near future to gauge the utilization of the new sidewalks that have been put in order to verify project utility. I live off of 303 and I walk all the time but I am very unlikely to use the new sidewalks on 303 as I don't really feel safe walking on them given that I often walk at night and they are pretty close to the road. link

    Thank you. I guess my original question was cut off. I meant to state my preference for constructing any new sidewalk on the same side of the street as the existing. I also think the city should take a check point in the very near future to gauge the utilization of the new sidewalks that have been put in order to verify project utility. I live off of 303 and I walk all the time but I am very unlikely to use the new sidewalks on 303 as I don't really feel safe walking on them given that I often walk at night and they are pretty close to the road.

    James Crookston asked 19 days ago

    The Ravenna Street Sidewalk is part of the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan for 2021-2025 that Council approved a number of years ago. The Plan provides a continued effort to provide safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the community. During development of the 2021-2025 Plan, a scoring matrix , developed via public input, evaluated these sections which received high scores due to their connectivity to existing neighborhoods, trails, and streets with higher speeds. Recognizing the importance of connectivity, the Hudson City Council prioritized these streets, aiming to advance the City's commitment to fostering a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly environment.

    During the preliminary design phase, the staff will assess the existing infrastructure, including utilities, current sidewalks, Right-of-Way impacts, project costs, and environmental constraints. These factors are all carefully considered before deciding on the appropriate side for the new sidewalk. Additionally, all newly designed sidewalks will adhere to the City of Hudson standards as well as the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) guidelines.

  • Share Isn't there already sidewalk along this route? on Facebook Share Isn't there already sidewalk along this route? on Twitter Share Isn't there already sidewalk along this route? on Linkedin Email Isn't there already sidewalk along this route? link

    Isn't there already sidewalk along this route?

    James Crookston asked 19 days ago

    The upcoming sidewalk project along Ravenna Street will include a new five-foot concrete sidewalk on either the north or south side of Ravenna Street, between South Hayden Parkway and Stow Road.  Currently, there is an existing sidewalk on a portion of the north side of Ravenna Street in front of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.