CLEVELAND — Cleveland is seeking input from residents on a transportation plan that aims to make the city safer and make it easier to get around. 

What You Need To Know

  • Clevelanders can comment on the plan by submitting preferred routes, common destinations and even barriers that they think endangers safety by clicking on this online interactive map.

  • The city plans to do outreach events throughout the month of August, such as senior walks, the Metroparks Summer Concert Series, Slow Roll Cleveland Monday bike rights and more

  • There will also be drop-in sessions at certain stores and focus groups centered around those without cars, who can't speak English and more

Cleveland Moves in the city's five-year mutlimodal transportation plan that includes the follow updates and goals:

  • "Updating the 2007 Bikeway Master Plan to recommend a connected bike network for riders of all ages and abilities for three-year rapid implementation
  • Building on the Vision Zero Action Plan by taking a deep dive into bicycle and pedestrian safety issues to identify priority investments to make walking and rolling safer and more comfortable for everyone
  • Reviewing existing programs and policies and address gaps related to walking, rolling, and riding bikes
  • Developing the look and feel of the Midway Bikeway Network
  • Integrating ongoing projects and new recommendations into a five-year prioritization and implementation plan as required by Cleveland’s 2002 Complete and Green Streets Ordinance"

Clevelanders can comment on the plan by submitting preferred routes, common destinations and even barriers that they think endangers safety by clicking on this online interactive map.

“Our streets can and should be so much more than thoroughfares from one place to the next,” said Mayor Justin Bibb in a release. “Streets are for people, and we want to hear from Clevelanders about how we can make them safer, more enjoyable, more sustainable and more accessible for everyone.”

The city plans to do outreach events throughout the month of August, such as senior walks, the Metroparks Summer Concert Series, Slow Roll Cleveland Monday bike rights and more. There will also be drop-in sessions at certain stores and focus groups centered around those without cars, who can't speak English and more. 

“During our 2022 Vision Zero outreach, we heard overwhelming concern about speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. To complement our analysis that identifies the corridors with the most crashes, we also need to hear from Clevelanders what connections are missing and where they would prioritize changes. Safety, comfort, and convenience for everyone using the street — especially people walking, biking and rolling — will guide this work” said Sarah Davis, Cleveland Moves project manager and Active Transportation Senior Planner with the City of Cleveland in a release. 

Residents can also get involved with neighborhood Better Streets Committees, which are organized organized by the nonprofit Bike Cleveland.  

"It's clear that residents want changes to our roads and are excited to make it happen. Our Better Streets resident groups build community among safe streets advocates, permit physical changes to streets to improve safety, meet with elected officials and city staff to advocate for changes, and much more," said Jenna Thomas, Bike Cleveland’s advocacy and policy manager, in a release.