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Hamilton County presents Mount Healthy active-transportation plan and pop-up demo at Compton and Perry
Summary
Hamilton County Public Health presented a two-year active transportation plan co-created with Mount Healthy residents, highlighted walk-audit findings (high speeds, missing crosswalks), and unveiled a pop-up curb-extension demonstration at Compton and Perry to test low-cost safety treatments.
Hamilton County Public Health and local volunteers on Monday presented Mount Healthy's active transportation plan and a short-term demonstration project aimed at improving pedestrian safety at the intersection of Compton and Perry.
Olivia Conroy, a population health specialist with Hamilton County Public Health, said the plan was developed over roughly two years with input from a Mount Healthy steering committee and community mapping activities. "Active transportation is the term for how individuals get around without the use of traditional motorized vehicles," Conroy said, describing walking, biking and mobility devices as the plan's focus.
Conroy summarized the June 2024 walk audit, which covered roughly 4.5 miles and identified barriers including high vehicle speeds, insufficient crosswalks along Hamilton Avenue and inconsistent sidewalk conditions and ADA compliance. Hamilton County Planning mapped sidewalks and crosswalk conditions and categorized locations as good, fair or in poor condition.
The plan also groups recommended projects by timeframe: short-term (1–2 years) ideas such as improved signage, pavement markings, speed bumps and curb extensions; medium-term (3–5 years) additions including bike facilities and road shoulders; and long-term projects (6+ years) such as repurposing alleyways for walking and biking paths.
Conroy said a Hamilton County public-health pop-up demonstration grant funded a temporary curb-extension project at Compton and Perry to test paint and large planters intended to narrow crossing distances and calm traffic. "This project will not only improve the safety of pedestrians, but also add a touch of art and color to the community," she said. The demo was installed with cones and will be evaluated for potential permanence based on community feedback.
Volunteer Aaron Horsley described a walkers' guide produced to help residents reach local destinations; Horsley said 11 local businesses have agreed to host pamphlet holders and that the project will scale up depending on surplus grant funds.
Councilors and residents asked about alignment with the Hamilton Avenue streetscape (the "Human Nature" study) and available funding; Conroy and City Manager Scott Bauer said the efforts are complementary and that the plan can strengthen future grant applications if the city adopts the plan.
Next steps identified at the meeting include community feedback on the Compton–Perry demo, formal consideration of adopting the active-transportation plan, and staff-led searches for implementation funding.
