Drivers, riders, bikers, walkers needed to share their opinions

Lorain County Public Health, 9880 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria, will host an open house and informational session on Lorain County safety and transportation planning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 27, according to a news release.

All people who live, work and play in Lorain County are encouraged to attend to give feedback on roadway use and pedestrian safety, the release said.

The feedback from participants will help shape action and funding opportunities, according to the release.

All roadway users are encouraged to attend, including car drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, walkers, runners and users of public transportation, the release said.

There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be provided, according to the release.

Register by March 27 at https://bit. ly/3OS59JB or simply show up the day of the event.

If you can’t make it in person, you can view the live information session virtually via Zoom at https://bit. ly/ss4a.

In February 2023, Lorain County Public Health was one of 510 entities nationwide to receive a $200,000 federal grant as part of the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A), according to the release.

This grant requires the creation of a Countywide Safety Action Plan.

The plan will identify measures, locations and projects to lead to a safer and more equitable transportation system.

The main goal is to reduce traffic fatalities, the release said.

Lorain County Public Health has been working with transportation consulting firm Toole Design to develop this action plan, using traffic crash data to identify the biggest problem areas across the county, according to the release.

The team also is studying driver behaviors, user access to safe roads and transportation methods, the release said.

For more information on how Lorain County Public Health serves and supports a healthy community, contact them at 440322-6367 or visit LorainCountyHealth.com.

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