17th Avenue Sidewalks – I-71 to Billiter Boulevard

This pedestrian safety project, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, will install new sidewalks, curbs, driveways and ADA curb ramps. Existing traffic signals at the intersections at the I-71 northbound ramps, Hamilton Avenue and Cleveland Avenue will be upgraded, and E. 17^th Avenue from the I-71 southbound ramps to just west of Billiter Boulevard will be resurfaced.

Curb extensions that will be installed to help mark on-street parking will also shorten the distance for people crossing the street. Storm sewer modifications will improve surface drainage, and existing water service lines containing lead or galvanized materials will be replaced.

This section of E. 17^th Avenue is on the Vision Zero Columbus High Injury Network due to the incidence of serious crashes and those that involve vulnerable road users, including people who are walking, riding a bike or on a motorcycle.

It is also located in a Vision Zero Communities of Interest area. Residents in Communities of Interest may have fewer choices about how, when and where they travel, putting them at higher risk as they move around. Extra investment in roadway and other transportation safety improvements may be needed to enhance safety.