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City outlines Zollinger Road outreach, safety and pedestrian improvements after strong public turnout
Summary
City engineers presented early design and public feedback for the planned Zollinger Road pavement-and‑improvement project, noting a $4.8 million construction estimate, $3.3 million in grant funding and extensive public outreach; next steps include alternatives development and more public input in Q1 2026.
The city told council Tuesday that the Zollinger Road corridor project — a pavement and safety improvement project planned for 2027 construction — will emphasize safety, pedestrian crossings and localized design responses after large turnout at recent outreach events.
City Engineer Scott briefed the Upper Arlington City Council on public outreach and next steps for Zollinger Road, saying the engagement began with an open house and an online board to gather resident suggestions. "We went into this community open house with kind of a blank slate," Scott said, describing the July 10 session and online comments as the starting point for alternatives development.
The nut graf: staff reported a construction estimate of about $4.8 million with roughly $3.3 million already awarded in grant funding, and they said community feedback overwhelmingly emphasized improved safety, concerns about dangerous driving, and a desire for a better pedestrian experience — particularly improved crosswalks and sidewalk quality.
Scott said the July 10 open house at the community center drew more than 70 in‑person attendees…
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