City Council approves St. Clair Avenue safety project

Cleveland City Council approved as amended an emergency ordinance on 2026-10-26 to move forward with the Target Speed Pilot Project on St. Clair Avenue. This action on File No. 1174-2026 follows our earlier coverage on 2026-10-21, as the proposal has now successfully cleared the final stage of the council process.

What changed

The ordinance was approved as amended, granting the City of Cleveland consent to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to construct traffic safety countermeasures. These improvements are planned for a portion of St. Clair Avenue between East 101st Street and East 151st Street to help lower travel speeds and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Status and timeline

  1. 2026-10-12: Municipal Services and Properties Committee recommended for approval.
  2. 2026-10-21: Transportation and Mobility Committee recommended for approval.
  3. 2026-10-26: Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval.
  4. 2026-10-26: City Council approved as amended.

Residents can verify all details regarding this ordinance and the specific project locations by reviewing the official record on the Cleveland City Council website.

Source record

File
1174-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 23, 2026

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