SUM smith RD fairlawn srts

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation a formula grant totaling $540,844.93 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 11, 2025, for the Smith Road Fairlawn Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. The project encompasses the installation of a new sidewalk along Smith Road from Shiawassee Avenue to Corunna Avenue in the City of Fairlawn, Ohio, located in Summit County. Additionally, the project includes pedestrian safety enhancements at the intersection adjacent to Herberich Primary School, featuring countdown pedestrian signal heads and pedestals, push buttons, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, and high-visibility crosswalk markings. The project is scheduled for completion by August 27, 2029.

The City of Fairlawn serves as the sub-grantee on this award, with a sub-award issued on September 25, 2025, designated for traffic control and safety activities. This pedestrian infrastructure improvement project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on safety improvements and pedestrian facilities for vulnerable users, particularly in school environments, supporting the broader federal goal of enhancing transportation safety and accessibility in communities across the United States.

Project description

Install sidewalk along smith road from shiawassee AVE to corunna AVE in the city of fairlawn. Includes upgrades to the pedestrian features of the intersection adjacent to herberich primary school which includes countdown pedestrian heads/pedestals, push buttons, ADA curb ramps and high visibility crosswalk markings. Summit county.