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Franklin County secures roughly $825,820 Safe Roads grant for crosswalks, sensors and flood-warning upgrades
Summary
Franklin County announced a federal Safe Roads grant estimated at $825,820 to fund safety planning and improvements including sensors, crosswalk upgrades, and signage; the federal share is $660,656 and the state match $156,969, leaving a small local share if estimates hold.
Franklin County officials said Jan. 7 they have been awarded a federal Safe Roads grant estimated at $825,820 to fund a mix of pedestrian, signage and flood-safety projects across the county and in partner cities.
County staff said the grant’s federal portion is $660,656 and the state match is $156,969, leaving an estimated local share of about $8,258 if the project costs total $825,820. Staff outlined allocations within the award: about $123,400 for projects in Wellsville and $27,386.40 for projects in Ottawa, with the remainder for countywide improvements.
Why it matters: County officials said the funding will support a strategic review of safety needs and pilot solutions—examples cited include crosswalk improvements, flashing speed-warning signs and roadway water sensors that can improve response time when roads flood.
Staff and the Franklin County Development Council (FCDC) said they expect to secure additional state funding to pay for grant administration, which would reduce county staff workload. Officials described extensive cooperation among county staff and city partners and said next steps include receiving state and federal award documentation and executing intergovernmental approvals.
Commissioners praised the teamwork that led to the award and noted the potential safety and operational benefits: fewer staff hours spent checking flooded roadways, automated message signage, and faster public notifications. County staff said they will return with project details and final awarded documents once the state and federal approvals are complete.
