City officials agreed to move forward with a scaled version of a previously larger congestion mitigation and air quality (CMAQ) project and to notify NOACA and ODOT that the city intends to accept a $500,000 grant. The city engineer said the revised scope focuses on the Cedar Road and Warrensville Center Road corridors to upgrade signals.

Why it matters: The CMAQ grant supports traffic‑signal improvements that can reduce congestion and emissions and help emergency vehicle movement. The city was asked by NOACA to either advance the project or return the grant funds.

Council member Sherry Sachs, who chaired committee discussions, thanked staff and committee members for narrowing the scope and credited several committee meetings for reducing an earlier estimated cost. The engineer said the work will include signal upgrades, curb and pavement repairs, and milestone scheduling for design and construction.

Next steps: The motion authorizes the city engineer to notify NOACA and ODOT of acceptance, submit a revised scope, cost estimate and milestone dates, and prepare a request for qualifications for design firms to complete the project.