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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Thoroughfare Plan update
Ohio can't realistically fund both a $1 billion-plus new highway linking US 23 to I-71 and major upgrades to US 23 itself. The city wants the state to pick upgrading the existing corridor — which studies say would cut crashes and shave up to 35 minutes off commutes.
Pennsylvania Ave./Euclid Ave. All-Way Stop
Six crashes in twelve months and tough school-hour pedestrian crossings at Pennsylvania and Euclid prompted an interim four-way stop, possibly installed before the end of the year. A mini roundabout may be considered long-term.
Four Seasons at Addison Farms Traffic Calming Petition
About 250 senior households say Heritage Boulevard has become a dangerous high-speed cut-through splitting their 55+ community, and they want radar signs, pedestrian refuge islands, and raised crosswalks. They also object to a youth playground and connector path routed into their senior neighborhood.
East Central Avenue reconstruction grant application
One more round of disruptions: on October 8 contractors will lift steel girders off the temporary railroad bridge, pausing traffic five minutes at a time in both directions.
Airport taxi lane paving grant
Commissioner Stevenson noted the Delaware County Airport gets zero funding from the county, even as the county spends millions elsewhere. He asked for project figures and said he'd advocate with the county for help.
TIF-funded road improvements (roundabout, Kroger roads, ice arena roads)
Council authorized grant chasing for the Glenn Parkway extension, East Central Avenue phase two, and long-range US 42 widening, plus land buys so the Kroger-funded roundabout can start in June.
Lake Street No Parking zone
The city wants to stripe a southbound left turn lane into the Flats at Sugar Run development, which means eliminating on-street parking in front of eight homes on the west side of Lake Street. Residents say the parking is their safety buffer for turning into driveways on a busy US 42; staff say the spaces are barely used and every home has off-street parking. The committee is now proposing a one-year delay before final striping.