July 2025: Channelizers have been moved closer to the curb to allow more room in the travel lane. Traffic delays can be expected as the project is in the construction phase and will likely improve upon completion.

Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services, and the hospital were briefed on this project throughout the design phase and will continue to be kept informed of project construction through on-going coordination meetings.

March 2025: The project team has observed poor driving behavior throughout the work zone including speeding and distracted driving resulting in vehicles running over cones and channelizers while entering into active work zones. In order to keep our crews safe, DOMI has modified the work area. Unfortunately, this change will result in the loss of parking along North Avenue from Arch St to Sandusky for this stage of construction.

The purpose of the North Avenue Signals and Safety Project is to update traffic signal infrastructure and improve safety for pedestrians, drivers, and transit users along North Avenue. Traffic signal upgrades will include higher visibility signals with back plates, controllers, communication hardware, and radar detection. Pedestrian accommodations include pedestrian countdown signals, audible push buttons, curb extensions/bumpouts, mid-block crossings, and ADA ramps. There is a long-term need for updated infrastructure with improved safety and accessibility along this corridor.

Traffic Signal upgrades are planned for the following:

• North Ave & Arch St
• North Ave & Federal St
• North Ave & Sandusky St
• North Ave & Cedar St

Pedestrian safety improvements will also occur at the following un-signalized intersections:

• North Ave & Reddour St
• North Ave & Boyle St
• North Ave & Linden
• North Ave & Middle St

Figure 1 - Project Location Map

Figure 2 - Project Crash Data

*Federal at North has the highest frequency of crashes in the corridor.

The selected alternative focuses on enhancing pedestrian safety and better transit reliability throughout the corridor. Key elements include:

• Road Diet- Maintain one through-lane in each direction between Arch and Cedar plus a left-turn lane
• Intersection Bump-outs- Reduce crossing distances by up to 30%
• Bus Pullouts w/ Que-jumping technology - Reduce bus blockages while boarding and reduce delays
• On-street Parking - Addition of on-street parking spaces to buffer southern sidewalk from live traffic
• Traffic Signal Upgrades - Upgraded infrastructure at Arch, Federal, Sandusky, Cedar and James Streets. Traffic Signal coordination will be provided from Arch Street to James street along North Ave.

During the first months of construction, the contractor will install a concrete median area as well as signal infrastructure. During this time, one travel lane in each direction will be maintained.

After the median area is complete, the intersection bump-out work on the southern side of North Avenue will be installed. During this time, the eastbound travel lane will be maintained. Impacts to westbound traffic are anticipated during working hours and will require the detour shown below in purple.

After the bump-out work on the southern side of North Avenue is installed, the intersection bump-out work on the Northern side of North Avenue will be installed. During this time, the eastbound travel lane will be maintained. Impacts to westbound traffic are anticipated during working hours and will require the detour shown below in purple.

Once the bump-out work is completed, the corridor will be paved and the new traffic signals will on and operating.

Vehicular Detour - While construction takes place on the intersection bump-outs along North Avenue, a detour will be required for westbound traffic. This detour will only be required during working hours. Eastbound traffic will be maintained throughout construction.

Pedestrian Detour - While construction takes place on the intersection bump-outs along North Avenue, pedestrian detours will be required. Construction will occur on one intersection corner at a time in order to minimize impacts to pedestrian traffic.