Village of Carrollton
SR 332 Sidewalk Improvements
Creating inclusive, connected communities starts with safe access for all. In the Village of Carrollton, Ohio, CESO’s transportation team supported a critical infrastructure project to enhance pedestrian accessibility along SR 332 (Scio Road).
Prior to the improvement, there was no off-street pedestrian facility linking the Village to two major school campuses along the corridor. When the new Carrollton High School and Middle School first opened, students and residents walking to and from school were forced to use the roadway shoulder or grass areas. The safety concerns were further amplified by student athletes using the corridor for track and cross-country training. With plans underway to relocate the elementary school to the same site, the need for a safe, accessible route became even more urgent.
CESO partnered with the Village of Carrollton to develop a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Travel Plan grant proposal and designed an ADA-compliant pedestrian facility along the west side of SR 332. The project provided a continuous, off-street connection between the Village and the school campus, improving safety, enhancing accessibility, and supporting walkability for students and community members alike.
The project was funded through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS), and is now a completed link that reflects the community’s commitment to safer, more inclusive mobility.
