LAK south park place

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $459,766.43 to the Ohio Department of Transportation on August 12, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to improve accessibility and connections along South Park Place in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. The project, titled "LAK South Park Place," encompasses pedestrian and mobility infrastructure improvements extending from Main Street to approximately 300 feet southwest. Specific deliverables include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mobility and accessibility enhancements, shortened pedestrian crossing distances, installation of sharrows (shared lane markings), signage, and lighting improvements.

The Ohio Department of Transportation administered the formula grant as the prime recipient and sub-awarded project implementation to the City of Painesville, which will deliver the pedestrian facilities component. This infrastructure investment represents a typical application of Highway Planning and Construction program funding, which supports multimodal transportation network development and pedestrian safety improvements across the nation's highway system.

Project description

Improve accessibility and connections along south park place from main street to 300 FT southwest in the city of painesville in lake county. Includes ADA mobility & access, shorten pedestrian crossings, install sharrows, signs and lighting.