SR 303 Safety Improvements

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Project Description

The goal of the proposed SR 303 Safety Improvements is to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along W. Streetsboro Road between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard. In the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) Current Crash Report for 2016-2018, W. Streetsboro Road, between Boston Mills Road and N. Main Street (SR 91), ranked number 32. The City then partnered with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to evaluate the corridor for potential vehicle and pedestrian safety improvements.

ODOT Study

In January 2022, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) performed a Safety Study of the roadway and pedestrian corridor along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and SR 91. Based on field investigations and crash analysis, specific safety concerns have been identified including traffic operations, pedestrian facilities, and geometric features.

Study Findings

  • Eastbound and westbound drivers do not evenly use the two through lanes on the west part of the corridor.
  • Drivers fail to slow behind stopped or slowing vehicles as they approach turns or signals.
  • The two-way left-turn lane on the east part of the corridor creates confusion at the multiple driveway openings.
  • At some crosswalks, curb ramps are aligned toward the center of the intersection and not with the direction of pedestrian travel.
  • Some curb ramps are missing warning surfaces.
  • Several crosswalks do not have pedestrian countdown timers.
  • Pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection across Atterbury Boulevard have a long crossing, including crossing through the triangular-shaped island and right-turn lane before the intersection crossing.

Final Recommendation

The study’s final recommendation was to further evaluate, design, and construct improvements to improve vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard including the following items:

  • Convert the existing four-lane section from Boston Mills Road to Atterbury Boulevard to three-lanes including turn lanes.
  • Modify island at Atterbury Boulevard, Milford/303 intersection to improve crosswalks and improve roadway geometry.
  • Review the possible restriction of driveways turns to simplify operations.
  • Upgrade curb ramps and pedestrian countdown timers at signalized intersections.
  • Remove sight distance obstructions where feasible.

Review the full ODOT Study and Recommendations here.

Project Design and Construction

Design for the project is underway. The project is currently scheduled for construction in 2025. Click on images below to enlarge.

Existing Configuration
Proposed Configuration

Public Engagement

The City will hold a public input session to review the projects plans on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson City Hall, Lower Level. Feel free to ask questions or provide your input using the Questions and Comments tab below.

Project Description

The goal of the proposed SR 303 Safety Improvements is to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along W. Streetsboro Road between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard. In the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) Current Crash Report for 2016-2018, W. Streetsboro Road, between Boston Mills Road and N. Main Street (SR 91), ranked number 32. The City then partnered with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to evaluate the corridor for potential vehicle and pedestrian safety improvements.

ODOT Study

In January 2022, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) performed a Safety Study of the roadway and pedestrian corridor along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and SR 91. Based on field investigations and crash analysis, specific safety concerns have been identified including traffic operations, pedestrian facilities, and geometric features.

Study Findings

  • Eastbound and westbound drivers do not evenly use the two through lanes on the west part of the corridor.
  • Drivers fail to slow behind stopped or slowing vehicles as they approach turns or signals.
  • The two-way left-turn lane on the east part of the corridor creates confusion at the multiple driveway openings.
  • At some crosswalks, curb ramps are aligned toward the center of the intersection and not with the direction of pedestrian travel.
  • Some curb ramps are missing warning surfaces.
  • Several crosswalks do not have pedestrian countdown timers.
  • Pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection across Atterbury Boulevard have a long crossing, including crossing through the triangular-shaped island and right-turn lane before the intersection crossing.

Final Recommendation

The study’s final recommendation was to further evaluate, design, and construct improvements to improve vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Boulevard including the following items:

  • Convert the existing four-lane section from Boston Mills Road to Atterbury Boulevard to three-lanes including turn lanes.
  • Modify island at Atterbury Boulevard, Milford/303 intersection to improve crosswalks and improve roadway geometry.
  • Review the possible restriction of driveways turns to simplify operations.
  • Upgrade curb ramps and pedestrian countdown timers at signalized intersections.
  • Remove sight distance obstructions where feasible.

Review the full ODOT Study and Recommendations here.

Project Design and Construction

Design for the project is underway. The project is currently scheduled for construction in 2025. Click on images below to enlarge.

Existing Configuration
Proposed Configuration

Public Engagement

The City will hold a public input session to review the projects plans on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson City Hall, Lower Level. Feel free to ask questions or provide your input using the Questions and Comments tab below.

Questions and Comments

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  • Share I will be out of town on June 12 and reside at 12 Hudson Common Drive. I see great benefit in this plan with reduction of pavement, reduction in speeding vehicles and green scaping the street right of way and am certainly in favor. Two comments: 1) the pedestrian crosswalk on Atterbury Blvd, north side appears to make the lenght of the street crossing longer overall and more length crossing the actual street pavement. I'd prefer to see the the existing sidewalk on the center island be used to better distance the walkers from the passing cars on 303. 2) I am concerned that grass medians maybe too narrow for the grass to survive on the islands between the travel lanes with salt spray. Pehaps these will have elevated curbs. Would salt tolerant shrubs make more sense? on Facebook Share I will be out of town on June 12 and reside at 12 Hudson Common Drive. I see great benefit in this plan with reduction of pavement, reduction in speeding vehicles and green scaping the street right of way and am certainly in favor. Two comments: 1) the pedestrian crosswalk on Atterbury Blvd, north side appears to make the lenght of the street crossing longer overall and more length crossing the actual street pavement. I'd prefer to see the the existing sidewalk on the center island be used to better distance the walkers from the passing cars on 303. 2) I am concerned that grass medians maybe too narrow for the grass to survive on the islands between the travel lanes with salt spray. Pehaps these will have elevated curbs. Would salt tolerant shrubs make more sense? on Twitter Share I will be out of town on June 12 and reside at 12 Hudson Common Drive. I see great benefit in this plan with reduction of pavement, reduction in speeding vehicles and green scaping the street right of way and am certainly in favor. Two comments: 1) the pedestrian crosswalk on Atterbury Blvd, north side appears to make the lenght of the street crossing longer overall and more length crossing the actual street pavement. I'd prefer to see the the existing sidewalk on the center island be used to better distance the walkers from the passing cars on 303. 2) I am concerned that grass medians maybe too narrow for the grass to survive on the islands between the travel lanes with salt spray. Pehaps these will have elevated curbs. Would salt tolerant shrubs make more sense? on Linkedin Email I will be out of town on June 12 and reside at 12 Hudson Common Drive. I see great benefit in this plan with reduction of pavement, reduction in speeding vehicles and green scaping the street right of way and am certainly in favor. Two comments: 1) the pedestrian crosswalk on Atterbury Blvd, north side appears to make the lenght of the street crossing longer overall and more length crossing the actual street pavement. I'd prefer to see the the existing sidewalk on the center island be used to better distance the walkers from the passing cars on 303. 2) I am concerned that grass medians maybe too narrow for the grass to survive on the islands between the travel lanes with salt spray. Pehaps these will have elevated curbs. Would salt tolerant shrubs make more sense? link

    I will be out of town on June 12 and reside at 12 Hudson Common Drive. I see great benefit in this plan with reduction of pavement, reduction in speeding vehicles and green scaping the street right of way and am certainly in favor. Two comments: 1) the pedestrian crosswalk on Atterbury Blvd, north side appears to make the lenght of the street crossing longer overall and more length crossing the actual street pavement. I'd prefer to see the the existing sidewalk on the center island be used to better distance the walkers from the passing cars on 303. 2) I am concerned that grass medians maybe too narrow for the grass to survive on the islands between the travel lanes with salt spray. Pehaps these will have elevated curbs. Would salt tolerant shrubs make more sense?

    Tom King asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your input on the SR 303 Safety Improvements.    

    Regarding Comment (1):  The crosswalk length over Atterbury Boulevard has been shortened from its existing alignment.  In addition, pedestrian push buttons are being introduced in the median island changing the crosswalk from on long crosswalk to two shorter crosswalks.   Having the crosswalk located closer to the street (in this case SR 303) provides better visibility for turning vehicles to see pedestrians.

    Regarding Comment (2):  The City reviewed the width of the grass medians and alternatives to grass.  The elevated median island widths vary between 4 feet and 19.5 feet wide, similar in width to the grass islands on Terex Road near SR 91.  Therefore, grass survival is anticipated.   The introduction of shrubs can be reviewed at a later date if grass growth becomes an issue and is not included in this project.