SR 161 Shared Use Path - Sawmill Road to Thompson Street

This project consists of installing a new shared use path (SUP) along the north side of SR161 from Sawmill Rd to Brookdown Dr and along the south side from Brookdown Dr to Thompson St. Sidewalk will be installed along the south side of SR161 from Sawmill Rd to Federated Blvd and the north side from McVey Blvd to Thompson St. Two new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, or push-button pedestrian signals, are proposed at Brookdown Dr and McVey Blvd. A person who wants to cross the street can push the button to activate a solid red signal that alerts motorists approaching the crosswalk to stop for the pedestrian. These Vision Zero safety improvements will make people walking and biking more visible to drivers and will safely separate these vulnerable road users from vehicle traffic. This project is located on the Vision Zero Columbus High Injury Network due to the number of serious or fatal crashes, and/or crashes involving vulnerable road users like people walking, biking or on a motorcycle.

In addition to the pedestrian and bicycle facilities, the project will install curb ramps, drive aprons, and storm sewer as needed. Stormwater drainage improvements will be made where necessary. Preliminary engineering will determine the locations of retaining walls (if needed), tree impacts/plantings, ditch dimensions, and evaluate the corridor for installation of street lighting.