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Sandusky pursues state/federal funds to upgrade Perkins Avenue detection and rehabilitate corridor
Summary
The Commission approved separate applications: an OPWC funding application for Perkins Avenue rehabilitation and an ODOT Highway Safety Improvement grant application to replace outdated camera detection with radar at seven Perkins Avenue intersections; public works staff said radar is simpler to maintain and the city is pursuing high-match funding.
The Commission on Aug. 10 approved steps to pursue external funding for Perkins Avenue. A resolution was approved authorizing the city manager to apply to the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for rehabilitation of Perkins Avenue between 52nd Street and the segment east of Milan Road.
Separately, staff sought and won approval to file an abbreviated grant application with the Ohio Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to replace the corridor's aging camera vehicle detection system. Public works staff explained that the current cameras (circa 2016) have failing mechanicals and outdated software and proposed converting to radar detection at seven intersections. "This would install radar detection at 7 intersections along Perkins Avenue and basically get rid of the camera system that's there now," the staff member said, noting radar is easier to repair and maintain and more consistent for timing operations.
Commissioners thanked staff for seeking grant funding; both measures were approved under suspension of the rules. Staff said the ODOT application seeks high-match funding and that the city will continue to pursue available program dollars and report back on award status and next steps.
