Ohio Public Works grant applications (WRF SCADA and SR 59)
Kent
Summary
ODOT joined the SR 59 walkability/bike/transit project as a sponsor, replacing three old traffic signals and adding $2 million — at no extra cost to Kent.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2 million more for the project with no change in cost to the city.
Pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders along the SR 59 corridor.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Regular) - Jul 15, 2026
Council authorized applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the water reclamation facility SCADA replacement and State Route 59 alternative transportation improvements.
City Council Committee Meeting - Jul 1, 2026
The city will apply for $850,000 in OPWC grant funds plus a $150,000 no-interest loan toward the $8.2 million project to add sidewalks, shared-use paths, and safer crossings on SR 59 toward Franklin Township.
City Council (Regular) - May 20, 2026
The city amended its 2023 State Route 59 alternative transportation agreement with PARTA and Franklin Township to bring ODOT in as a project partner.
City Council Committee Meeting - May 6, 2026
ODOT joined the SR 59 walkability/bike/transit project as a sponsor, replacing three old traffic signals and adding $2 million — at no extra cost to Kent.
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