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North Royalton pursues federal funding for Royalwood–Ridge intersection; Route 82 study continues under NOACA review
Summary
City engineers said they will apply to NOACA’s TIP to qualify for federal CMAQ or Carbon Reduction Program grants (potentially covering 80% of construction) for the Royalwood and Ridge Road intersection; a separate Route 82 feasibility study by NOACA is underway and was removed from the committee agenda for administrative reasons.
North Royalton officials told the Streets Committee on June 2 they plan to seek regional and federal funding to rebuild the Royalwood and Ridge Road intersection and are participating in a NOACA-managed feasibility and programming process for a Route 82 corridor study.
City engineer Mr. Glass said the administration will apply to NOACA’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in September to establish the project’s need and then pursue federal grant programs that NOACA administers. “That would be an 80% construction cost grant with a 20% local share,” Mr. Glass said, describing the CMAQ grant as the most favorable option; he also said the Carbon Reduction Program is an alternate source.
Mayor Paul F. Marnecheck explained that NOACA is the metropolitan planning organization that allocates federal transportation funds in the region; getting a TIP listing helps projects qualify for federal grants and outside funding. Mr. Glass said the NOACA consultant’s feasibility and alternatives study for Route 82 between York and Ridge Roads will examine options to reduce steep grades and evaluate left-turn lane needs; NOACA-funded work is expected to extend into 2027.
The committee voted to remove the Route 82 agenda item from the evening’s docket so staff could continue coordination and report back. The mayor encouraged residents to contact him with questions and noted the long timeline for major corridor work — earlier sections had taken roughly 15 years to move from planning to construction and had received approximately 85% outside funding in prior phases.
Why this matters: If the project secures CMAQ or other federal funds, the city could avoid most construction costs; however, the local 20% match or OPWC funding for that match will still need resolution. The process depends on NOACA validation (TIP listing), competitive rankings, and available federal appropriations.
Next steps: Staff will submit the TIP application in September, report project ranking and eligibility back to Council, and pursue OPWC or other sources to cover the local share if the project advances.
