Livingston Avenue Improvements Study
Project Scope:
The City of Columbus is addressing
safety concerns along the corridor, with the Livingston Avenue Improvements
Study focused on the section from 18th Street to Nelson Road to promote safety
for all roadway users and reduce vehicle speeds and severe crashes.
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant application
The City of Columbus submitted a Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
Implementation Grant application to the United States Department of
Transportation on September 15, 2022. The SS4A program funds regional, local,
and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious
injuries. The City of Columbus is requesting a $12 million implementation
grant to support the planning, design, and construction of safety
improvements on Livingston Avenue, between 18th Street and Nelson Road.
The application narrative, appendices, and letters of support received for the
project application are provided here:
Steering Committee Members:
- Michael Aaron Rickenbacker
Woods Community Foundation
- Pastor Jonathan Bradford Bethany
Baptist Church
- Danielle Dillard Livingston
Avenue Area Commission
- David Gray Livingston
Avenue Area Commission
- Stacee Green Driving
Park Civic Association
- Rita Hallaveld Resident
& Cyclist
- Molly Hogue Resident
- George Holliman Livingston
Avenue Area Commission
- Rachel Robinson Southern
Orchards Civic Association
- Jerry Saunders Africentric
Personal Development Shop
- Erin Synk Columbus
South Side Area Commission
- Ralph Walker Livingston
Ave. Columbus OH Safety Group
- Sherman Willis Community Business Owner
Project
Updates:
September Newsletter
October Newsletter
November Newsletter
Public Meetings
A public meeting was held on November 17, 2022 at the
Driving Park Community Center (1100 Rhoads Ave., Columbus, OH 43206). Two
sessions were held Noon-2pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm.
The public meeting was held to present preliminary
corridor concepts and receive feedback. The concepts were developed with input from the project Steering
Committee, comprised of neighborhood residents and business, faith and community organization
representatives. Materials from the public meeting can be found below.
Public Meeting #1 Materials
Public Meeting #2 Materials
Submit public comments on the
study here.
Study Area
Timeline
Estimated
Costs:
Design: TBD
Right-of-way
acquisition: TBD
Construction: TBD
Tentative Schedule:
Design: Mid-2023 to Late-2026
Right-of-way
acquisition: Mid-2025 to Mid-2026
Construction: Late-2026 to Late 2028
Contact Information:
City of Columbus Design Project Manager: S.
Eric Lambert, P.E (614) 645-2732
Designer: TBD
Construction
Contractor: TBD