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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.