Thanks for coming to our open house on July 17th!
If you weren’t able to make it to the meeting but still would like to participate, please see our summer 2024 Fact Sheet. After reading through our project details please feel free to leave a comment on the form below prior to August 17th August 28th. Thank you.
The comment period has now closed. You can see information below related to our community engagement. Any additional requests for information may be sent to Karin Ely, P.E. at Kmely@columbus.gov or by contacting the Department of Public Service at 111 N. Front Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215.
Project Updates
On July 17th 2024, Bronzeville Moves, the City of Columbus and HDR, in partnership with ODOT, hosted an open house to gather feedback and comments on a proposed site design along Mt. Vernon Ave from Hamilton to Taylor. We continue to welcome feedback through August 17th.
Preferred Transportation Alternative
A preferred alternative was identified for the Mt. Vernon Avenue corridor following community outreach and engagement of the three transportation alternatives. The on-road side path has been selected to move forward into the design and funding process. The on-road side path meets the project goals, including reducing crashes, improving safety for all roadway users, increasing mobility options, and enhancing aesthetics.
The on-road side path alternative will contribute to traffic calming by narrowing vehicular lanes, reducing crossing distances for pedestrians, providing dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users. This alternative also provides opportunities to incorporate beautification elements.
Photo: Example of preferred alternative. Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/protected-bike-lanes
Public Engagement
View the final engagement report for the Bronzeville/Mt. Vernon Avenue Mobility and Safety Action Plan:
Final Public Engagement Report 2022
Transportation Options Survey
The Transportation Options Survey has closed as of March 21, 2022. View the results of the Transportation Options Survey.
Public Meetings
Two virtual public meetings were held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The same information was presented at both meetings. The meeting slides are available here for review: Public Meeting Slides.
Bronzeville/Mt. Vernon Mobility and Safety Action Plan Overview
The Bronzeville/Mt. Vernon Avenue Mobility and Safety Action Plan was completed in 2022. A public survey was distributed in early 2021 to get input from residents on perceptions of transportation safety on Mt. Vernon Avenue. The project team developed three transportation options based on public feedback in order to reach a preferred option to improve Mt. Vernon Avenue.
The goal of the plan is to improve traffic safety on Mt. Vernon Avenue by reducing speeding and crashes, providing more mobility options for residents to get around, and enhancing neighborhood aesthetics.
Tactical Urbanism Installation
The Department of Public Service placed an interim safety treatment on Mt. Vernon Avenue from 20th Street to Phillips Street in September 2021. Read more about the installation and results here: Tactical Urbanism Results.
This treatment includes the following:
- All-way STOP signs at Champion Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue
- All-way STOP signs at Ohio Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue
- New crosswalk markings near Champion Middle School
- Striped parking lanes with curb extensions along Mt. Vernon Avenue
Before & After Installation
Before (Mt. Vernon at 22nd)
After (Mt. Vernon at 22nd)
Before (Mt. Vernon at Champion)
After (Mt. Vernon at Champion)
Updates made by City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, last updated March 2024.