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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cincinnati public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pleasant Ridge Pedestrian Safety Improvements
An extra $23,240 in ODOT grant money would fund street calming and pedestrian safety measures around the University of Cincinnati campus.
MetroRapid Transit System Update
Cincinnati's first BRT lines on the Reading and Hamilton corridors are on track for 2027 construction and 2028 launch, with 10-minute frequency (5 minutes downtown-to-UC), 60-foot buses, and tap-to-pay fare. Design changes since 30% design include consolidating BRT with the streetcar downtown and dropping bus lanes on Vine Street Hill.
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Construction & Traffic Mitigation
The city would formally cooperate with ODOT on construction and bridge maintenance at the US Route 42/I-71 ramps and Elsinore Place.
Road Paving and Infrastructure Investment
Councilmember Jeffreys' adopted motion forces a 30-day report on what it would cost to pave 120 lane miles a year — well above the 70 currently planned — potentially using bonding capacity.
School Zone Traffic Safety and Speeding
Elected officials and transportation staff are reviewing traffic calming measures and speed reduction strategies to protect students walking to and from school.
School Zone Traffic Safety and Speed Audits
Council is pushing for a complete review of crashes and vehicle speeds in school zones across Cincinnati to ensure kids are safe walking to class.
Eggleston Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Council members pressed transportation officials on the poor condition of city streets following a recent resident survey, discussing funding levels for fiscal year 2027 and whether to increase paving volume or explore in-house asphalt production.
Red Bank Road Shared-Use Path Project
Madisonville is getting a new bike and pedestrian path along Red Bank Road backed by a $500,000 state grant.
Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety
The city's traffic calming program is installing speed cushions, raised crosswalks, and stop bumps to protect pedestrians. Data shows these efforts are successfully cutting down dangerous speeding and reducing traffic crashes across neighborhoods.
Downtown Employee and Business Parking Relief
City leaders and Represent Cincy are exploring ways to use city-owned assets to offer discounted parking passes for downtown small business owners and their staff to prevent parking tickets and high costs from eating up daily wages.
Traffic Safety and Infrastructure in the Beekman Corridor
Residents and community advocates from South Fairmount and the Beekman Corridor urged the city to fund traffic calming measures to address speeding and pedestrian safety concerns.
Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Policy
City leaders are looking at how to make sure sidewalks get shoveled after major snowstorms so pedestrians, seniors, and transit riders don't have to walk in the street. The upcoming report will explore enforcement, city-owned property maintenance, and ways to help residents who physically can't shovel.
Mount Washington Business District Traffic Signal Improvements
Accepting a small tract of land on Beechmont Avenue allows the city to move forward with installing a new traffic signal to improve safety in the Mount Washington business district.