Summary
A city study found narrowing Sandusky Street from four/five lanes to three would still handle traffic at level-of-service C through 2050 — and could buy room for wider sidewalks, parking or bike lanes downtown. No project is approved yet, but the findings could shape a future streetscape and where Columbia Gas puts new mains. At least one commissioner, speaking as a resident, opposed the concept.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
No project funded yet; preliminary engineering is in the current capital plan.
Pedestrians downtown — shorter crossings and fewer conflict points if ever built.
Commuters who fear losing lanes would worsen congestion on a main north-south route.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
A city study found narrowing Sandusky Street from four/five lanes to three would still handle traffic at level-of-service C through 2050 — and could buy room for wider sidewalks, parking or bike lanes downtown. No project is approved yet, but the findings could shape a future streetscape and where Columbia Gas puts new mains. At least one commissioner, speaking as a resident, opposed the concept.
City Council - Aug 24, 2026
A consultant study says cutting Sandusky Street to three lanes would work without gridlock and could prevent roughly 75% of the corridor's 141 crashes in three years. No construction is planned yet — preliminary engineering is funded, with decisions on sidewalks, bike lanes, or angled parking to come.
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