PRESS RELEASE – The Village of Edgerton is inviting the public and stakeholders to participate in an open house public meeting to learn more about the pedestrian safety and connectivity improvements being constructed along many roadways within the village.
This project was recommended as part of a safety study performed in 2022 with a focus on Safe Routes to School for students near and enroute to Edgerton Local Schools. The project’s primary goal is to improve the safety of pedestrians throughout the Village.
Project Overview
The project will involve construction of approximately 19,500 linear feet of sidewalk along parts of 20 roadways within the village, five pedestrian-actuated protected crossings, improved pedestrian approaches to railroad crossings, high-visibility crosswalk pavement markings, and other safety features.
Minor property impacts are expected in certain areas and the Village has already begun or will soon begin notifying all property owners that may be affected. There may be minor and temporary impacts to certain utilities near the roadways.
The project is tentatively scheduled to be constructed in 2026 and is currently estimated at a cost of $2.5 million.
Funding for the project has been granted through several ODOT programs (Safe Routes to School, Highway Safety Improvement Program, and Transportation Alternatives Program), in addition to capital funds.
Public Participation
The Village values public participation and encourages feedback regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
For those unable to access the meeting, additional information can be obtained by contacting Dawn Fitzcharles, DawnF@edgerton-ohio.com 419-298.2912, or through the project website: www.edgerton-ohio.com/pedestrian-safety-project/.
Open House Public Meeting Details
When: Monday, February 17, 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Where: Village Council chambers located at 324 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, Ohio, 43517.
To ensure the proposed project is viable and successful, we are asking all those interested to attend and participate in this public meeting.
We want your comments regarding the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this proposed project.
Additionally, we would appreciate any information you may have on the existence of cultural resources (archaeological, historic, architectural), ecological resources (streams, wetlands, etc.), or hazardous materials (dump sites, underground and above ground storage tanks, etc.) within the project area.
Comment Submission
Comments can be submitted via the project website, email, phone, or mail until March 21, 2025.
