Village of Carrollton
SR 332 Sidewalk Improvements
Roadway design must address inclusivity and accessibility for all, including off-street facilities such as sidewalks, footpaths, and bike trails. With walking integral to community livability, it should be a safe, convenient, and pleasant option.
Along the west side of SR 332 — Scio Road — in the Village of Carrollton, Ohio, there is currently no pedestrian facility connecting the Village to two major school campuses along SR 332. The lack of sidewalks and street lighting became problematic in 2019 with the opening of the new Carrollton High School and Middle School. Consequently, students and residents walking to and from the school are required to walk on the shoulder of the state route or in the grass shoulder areas. Additionally, the school’s track and cross-country runners conduct athletic conditioning alongside SR 332. With no off-street pedestrian facility, safety and ADA compliance are increasing concerns. Furthermore, the school district plans to relocate the existing elementary school to the high school/middle school campus area, which will exacerbate safety and ADA issues once the new elementary school is completed.
CESO’s transportation team has partnered with the Village of Carrollton on an SRTS Travel Plan grant proposal to fund a project providing an ADA-compliant pedestrian facility along the west side of SR 332. By addressing pedestrian needs and characteristics, the proposed improvement will connect the Village to the school campus. The project has received funding from two ODOT sources: TAP and SRTS.
