10/28 at 10 AM - Ribbon Cutting at Ghost Bike located adjacent to Pleasant Hill Academy and in front of 1312 W. North Bend Road. For car parking, you can use the library or the school lots. Both also have bike parking.
We’re looking forward to cutting the ribbon on the transportation safety project with the College Hill Neighborhood. Join us as we remember those injured and killed by traffic violence, celebrate everyone who made this day possible, and hear from leaders on how to accomplish similar traffic calming projects across the city. Let's build a safe and happy future for all residents—especially our most vulnerable neighbors.
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Overall, we’re seeing an ~80% decrease in drivers going 40+ MPH and a 90% decrease in those recklessly driving 50+ MPH. An incredible difference! We’ve included pre- and post- project charts below:
1329 W. North Bend Rd: The percentage of drivers traveling at 40 mph or more decreased from 19.25% in March 2022 to 3.71% in September 2023. An 81% reduction!
1733 W. North Bend Rd: The percentage of drivers traveling at 40 mph or more decreased from 39.82% in March 2022 to 7.94% in September 2023. An 80% reduction!
1329 W. North Bend Rd saw an 89% decrease in drivers recklessly speeding at 50+ MPH
1733 W. North Bend Rd saw a 91% decrease in drivers recklessly speeding at 50+ MPH
We’re seeing the number of crashes remain flat and most noteworthy: the number of injuries and deaths has dropped by 100% in the first 56 days of the project vs. the preceding period.
You can find more information about the project, mid-project completion photos, and quotes from residents at our College Hill Interim Traffic Safety Improvements page.
Shown below: protected bike lane on North Bend Road and centerline hardening
Press:
“College Hill residents have been working to get drivers to ease off the gas pedal as they drive along the two main streets: Hamilton Avenue and North Bend Road.”
‘Vision Zero’ initiative taking shape in College Hill in efforts for safer streets, by Courtis Fuller at WLWT5
"The goal is to slow drivers down. Vision Zero, part of Devou Good Foundation, spearheaded the project. It worked with the City of Cincinnati and College Hill residents, who have advocated for safer streets for years.”
'Build it, we will come' | Bicyclists celebrate new road safety project in College Hill, by Madeline Ottilie at WCPO
"Meanwhile on Northbend Road, a pilot project under construction tests a new traffic calming design that includes protected bike lanes.
'We’re hearing great things from the neighborhood. It runs right past an elementary school. The school crossing guards have told us it makes their job so much easier; they feel so much safer being out there with the kids,' said McVay.
McVay says they’ll be collecting feedback for the next few months, which will shape the next design when the street is rehabbed in 2025."
Major Cincinnati streets to undergo changes to improve driver, pedestrian safety, by Marella Porter at WKRC