Good Ideas
Highlighting smart growth in action
Dayton, Ohio has experienced unusually high crash rates and risky driving behaviors on several streets in the downtown area. In response to local government and residential concerns, the city has begun to implement a series of road diets aimed at improving transportation safety for all. They have completed a series of successful road diets in the Oregon and University districts
Youngstown’s SMART2 Network is a major infrastructure project that will connect community employers, institutions, and attractions in the city’s downtown. The project includes redesigning streets for pedestrians and cyclists, converting traffic lanes into sidewalks and bike paths, and incorporating emerging technologies through an autonomous shuttle.
