LUC VAR toledo srts FY24

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation $1,188,922.90 on December 29, 2025, under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287) to design and construct pedestrian and traffic safety infrastructure improvements near elementary schools throughout Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

The award funds a Safe Routes to Schools project with specific components: installation of new sidewalk on Harrow Road between Dorr Street and Fryer Avenue; closure of a pedestrian gap along North Ravine Parkway between Worthington Street and Elgin Avenue; mid-block crossings with bump-outs on Glendale Avenue and at Consul Street and Bakewell Street; a new pedestrian ramp, high-visibility crosswalk, and pedestrian countdown signals at the intersection of Detroit Avenue and Schneider Road; and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Consul Street and Bakewell Street. Performance extends through May 1, 2029.

Project description

Safe routes to schools project in city of toledo on various roads near various elementary schools. Scope includes sidewalk on harrow RD, between dorr ST to fryer AVE, and along north ravine pkwy, closing the GAP between worthington ST and elgin AVE. Mid-block crossing with bump outs on glendale avenue. New pedestrian ramp, high visibility crosswalk, and PED countdown signals at intersection of detroit AVE and schneider RD. Midblock crossing with bump outs and an rrfb at consaul ST and bakewell ST. Lucas county.