Nelson Road Resurfacing - East Broad Street to East 5th Avenue

This project consists of resurfacing Nelson Rd from E Broad St to E 5th Ave and installing sidewalks along portions of Nelson Rd where there are currently gaps in connectivity. These Vision Zero safety improvements are designed to increase visibility of people walking and 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. The addition of sidewalks will improve pedestrian safety on this roadway.

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.