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Safe Streets grant, Taylor–Noble streetscape and related engineering funding reviewed by finance committee
Summary
Committee discussed an $802,000 federal Safe Streets grant, a $200,000 local match for demonstration projects, a $150,000 engineering request to implement active-transportation plan, and $200,000/$100,000 allocations for Taylor and Noble Road streetscape public/private work.
The Finance Committee reviewed requests tied to the Safe Streets for Cleveland Heights program and the Taylor–Noble corridor revitalization, including an $802,000 federal award, related local matching funds and preliminary engineering and design money.
Director Zia told the committee the $150,000 figure in the capital request is for engineering to implement the city’s active‑transportation plan — not only for temporary demonstration installations. “The hundred and 50,000 is really for the engineering to implement all the active transportation plan in the safe streets for Cleveland Heights,” Director Zia said. Zia added that a separate $200,000 appropriation listed in the finance capital request functions as the city match to an $800,000 federal demonstration grant, and that the administration intends the large package to fund design and installation work in 2025 if federal timing permits.
Councilors asked whether the city has capacity to spend the award and match in 2025. Director Zia said the package includes consultant resources to reduce the burden on internal staff and expressed confidence that the program could be implemented this year, while noting federal approval and scheduling could affect timing. Councilor Petrus asked whether the Coventry neighborhood traffic-calming request — earlier proposed under ARPA — is included; Zia confirmed Coventry is among roadway segments being considered for engineering and demonstration work.
Separately, the committee discussed allocations tied to the Taylor–Noble revitalization: $200,000 for public streetscape improvements on Taylor and Noble and $100,000 set aside to support private-property streetscape improvements (grants or cost-sharing for property owners). Zia described those funds as part of a design-led revitalization effort to support sidewalk, landscape and placemaking work rather than installation of bicycle-exclusive infrastructure.
Ending: The committee asked for project lists, priority corridors and clearer timelines when the city presents the Community Safety and Active Transportation (CSAT) plan and the design team’s recommendations. Staff said that when council adopts the CSAT plan, more detailed project targets and timelines will be available.
