The w. Market corridor safety improvements demonstration project aims to implement temporary safety measures and gather data to determine the necessary roadway improvements to enhance safety for…

The City of Fairlawn received a $165,560 Project Grant award on August 28, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The W. Market Corridor Safety Improvements Demonstration Project will implement temporary safety measures and conduct data collection along a 2.74-mile corridor in Fairlawn, Ohio, to identify necessary roadway improvements. The project will enhance safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, with completion targeted for August 28, 2029.

Supplemental planning activities will engage diverse public and private stakeholders, including trail organizations, to inform the development of comprehensive roadway safety improvements. By combining demonstration implementations with stakeholder engagement and data analysis, the project aligns with the SS4A program's objective of preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries through evidence-based safety action planning and infrastructure enhancement strategies.

The w. Market corridor safety improvements demonstration project aims to implement temporary safety measures and gather data to determine the necessary roadway improvements to enhance safety for everyone along this 2.74-mile corridor. Supplemental planning will involve engaging with a variety of public and private stakeholders including trail organizations.