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Akron, Ohio
Joined January 2012
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ODOT is hosting an open house public meeting to discuss the proposed improvements to the I-76 Kenmore Leg on Tuesday, March 12, from 5 pm-7 pm at the Innes Community Learning Center, 1999 East Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44314
ODOT is seeking public input on major improvements to the Interstate 76 Kenmore Leg in Akron. To learn more or to leave a comment visit: publicinput.com/KenmoreLeg
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ODOT is hosting an open house public meeting to discuss proposed improvements along SR 8 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 5pm–7pm at the Summit County Main Library - Meeting Room 2AB, 60 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44326 Visit publicinput.com/SR8improveme… for project information.
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ODOT is seeking public input on major improvements to the Interstate 76 Kenmore Leg in Akron. To learn more or to leave a comment visit: publicinput.com/KenmoreLeg
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The Christman Road Bridge in Green is now open ✅
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SUMMIT COUNTY: The ramp from Interstate 76 eastbound to State Route 8 northbound is now open! This new ramp improves safety and allows vehicles to exit onto SR 8 northbound more efficiently than the previous ramp.
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Do you live or work in Lakemore? Provide feedback via the survey or public meeting - 10.18.23
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Making a street appear and feel narrower causes drivers to navigate more cautiously, reducing speed and paying closer attention to potential conflicts. Want to make your streets safer? Try optical narrowing.
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The most successful, vibrant cities in the world today look a whole lot like they did a hundred years ago. We know what works. We just need to get to work.
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First section of boardwalk on the south end of the new Summit Lake Trail is complete. Trail officially opens soon. Looks beautiful! TY @AkronOhioMayor @TowpathTrail @AKCivicCommons @CityArch. #Akron #knightcities
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Fare capping with PARTA’s EZfare app or new smart card means riders never pay more per day or per month than the amount of an all-day fare in a single day or 31-day fare over a month on local fixed route buses. Ride PARTA as much as you like and always get the best fare.
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An Air Quality Advisory for fine particulate matter has been issued for eight Northeast Ohio counties. The advisory will be effective through Tuesday, July 25. Air quality levels may be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" during this period.
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🚏 Get a FREE ride to the polls on election day with @yourMETRObus! 🗳️ Summit County polling locations are open from 6:30a-7:30p on Tuesday, August 8. 📰 Read more: bit.ly/3O4wAPi via @SpectrumNews1OH
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A new pedestrian bridge will go up at Cuyahoga Valley National Park to better connect the visitor center for hikers. beaconjournal.com/story/news…
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The future of urban mobility is already among us 👇👇
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Please fill out a survey for our Coordinated Plan to help us determine transportation needs in Summit and Portage counties. bit.ly/3O7kdDA
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PARTA's Route 30 bus is on detour until further notice for the inbound portion of the trip after leaving the stop at Target due to road work at the intersection of Graham Rd. and Fishcreek Rd.
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PARTA, in cooperation with @yourMETRObus and @AMATSPlanning is updating the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. Public input is essential. Please share your thoughts. Take the survey here: bit.ly/3MxilmK
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UPDATE: Jogging Trail is now open! Sand Run Parkway is also open Friday through Sunday, but will remain closed Monday through Thursday while crews complete grant-funded improvements to protect the roads, trails and wildlife in Sand Run Metro Park. Have a great weekend!
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