Hi ████,

Thanks for getting in touch. I know this is an important topic for you and I’m happy to provide an update and share my own thoughts.

The Safety Committee has met every month since November 2024 (except for a spring break in March) and will meet again on June 23 at 6:30 pm. Our main focus during this time has been reviewing the Downtown Traffic and Safety Study prepared by the village engineer. Our purpose is to arrive at a set of specific recommendations – including anything from crosswalk markings to traffic pattern changes to entirely new signal equipment – to be presented to council and, in turn, the village administration. Our immediate focus is on those changes that can be implemented in conjunction with the repaving of downtown that will occur when the bridge project is complete in early 2026.

The mid-block crosswalks to Triangle Park on Main and Franklin have been a committee priority and the subject of much discussion. I expect that at the June meeting we will finalize a list of recommendations that includes improved pavement markings, new painted yield lines 20′ in advance of the crosswalks, permanently removed parking spaces for improved visibility, and curb extensions at all four entrances. This will bring the curb ramp out to the edge of the parking lane, as well as prevent vehicles from stopping illegally in or too close to the crosswalk and blocking the view. You can see the preliminary plans in Chagrin Falls Downtown Safety Exhibits (p. 4).