St. Clair Avenue safety project moves forward in committee

The Municipal Services and Properties Committee recommended for approval an emergency ordinance to advance the Target Speed Pilot Project on St. Clair Avenue on 2026-10-12. This action moves File No. 1174-2026 one step closer to becoming law, building on our earlier coverage from 2026-09-26 regarding the proposed safety improvements.

What changed

The legislation, which was previously under consideration, has now received a positive recommendation from the Municipal Services and Properties Committee. If the process continues successfully, the ordinance will authorize the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to implement safety countermeasures between East 101st Street and East 151st Street.

According to the Legislative Summary, these improvements include lane repurposing and reallocation, enhanced crosswalks, and other features designed to lower travel speeds and increase safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Status and timeline

2026-10-12: The Municipal Services and Properties Committee recommended for approval.

Residents can verify these details and track the ordinance's progress by reviewing the official records on the Cleveland City Council website.

Source record

File
1174-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
In Committee
Committee
Transportation and Mobility Committee
Introduced
September 23, 2026

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