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5 days ago
- General
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Safety program lights the way for Glenwood Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A stretch of Glenwood Avenue is looking a little brighter these days thanks to a program from the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Program aimed at improving lighting and cutting crime. Back in January, a pedestrian was hit at the intersection along Glenwood across from the Salvation Army and Southern Tavern. It's something the YNDC is trying to shine a light on to avoid any more dark situations. 'It was really, really dark,' said Ebony Billups, an employee of the tavern. 'You could hardly see people crossing the street. It makes a big difference, especially at night.' From High Street to the Youngstown-Boardman border, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation has been installing new exterior lighting on businesses and providing more than 200 doorbell cameras to residents. It's all a part of their Community Safety Program to improve security along the Glenwood Corridor. 'Security lighting and doorbell cameras are actually evidence-based practices for helping to solve evidence-based crime,' said Jack Daugherty, YNDC Neighborhood Stabilization director. 'They also help to give folks in our neighborhoods over the safety in our neighborhoods.' The safety push took on a new urgency in January when a pedestrian was hit near the intersection of Glenwood and Cleveland Street. Local business owners say it's already making a difference. 'It's lit up like Friday night lights,' Billups said. 'You can see really good, and then our cameras and the Salvation Army's Cameras, you can see everybody better.' YNDC says data drives the project. Partnering with YSU, they've looked at crime patterns and lighting gaps, identifying various businesses along Glenwood as a top priority. The project came to light after speaking directly to residents who addressed safety and speed concerns along the busy road. 'The 80th percentile speed, I think, in this portion of Glenwood, last I checked, was like 45 mph. The speed limit is 35,' Daugherty said. 'That means 80% of people traveling on this road are going 10 miles above the speed limit on a typical day.' Over the last year, YNDC has installed lighting at more than two-dozen businesses along the corridor, lighting up Glenwood one block at a time. 'Having that extra light makes people feel safer crossing the street. Safer waiting for the bus. Safer in their businesses. Safer in their neighborhoods,' Daugherty said. YNDC says this program is far from over and it's looking at expanding it to other areas of the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ODOT seeks comments on Hardin County roundabout project
Apr. 11—HARDIN COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 is seeking public comments on an intersection improvement project at the intersection of state Route 67 and state Route 235 in Roundhead Township, Hardin County. Feedback can be provided on the project's website at until Monday, May 12. The Ohio Department of Transportation conducted a safety study in 2024 and selected a centered circular roundabout as the preferred alternative, according to the press release. The project is in the planning phase and is expected to proceed into design later this year, with construction expected in 2028. The Ohio Department of Transportation secured design and construction funding for the project through Ohio's Safety Program, according to the press release. Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
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Yolo County HHSA receives grant for pedestrian safety
( — A $290,630 grant was awarded to the Yolo County Health and Human Services to continue its pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program. Video Above: A look at the Sacramento 'Streets for People' Active Transportation HHSA said the program was established in 2023 and promotes safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as drivers' responsibility to watch for others on the road. The grant was funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to officials. It aims to support various initiatives through September 2025. Affordable housing community for homeless youth opens 'The safety of people walking and biking on our roads is a top priority for our office,' stated Office of Traffic Safety Director Stephanie Dougherty. 'Everyone moves, and not always by car. It's important that we invest in efforts to protect people walking, biking, and rolling that help establish a strong traffic safety culture where everyone on California roads can travel to and from places safely.' Efforts include: Conducting community bicycle and walk audits to assess streets with high rates of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities. Offering bicycle training courses that educate youth on safe riding behaviors. Providing helmet fittings and distributions to those in need. HHSA will also host a series of events including: Educational presentations in schools. Community bike rides to encourage and teach riders safe riding practices. Walking field trips for older adults while providing pedestrian safety education for individuals experiencing homelessness. Crossing guard training for individuals responsible for pedestrian safety at crosswalks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
