Summary
The city is applying for $500,000 in ODOT funds for the North Mantua Street corridor — money that could ease future street improvements without hitting local taxpayers as hard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $500,000 in state grant funds could offset local costs for the North Mantua Street project.
Drivers and businesses along the North Mantua Street corridor.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council Committee Meeting - Sep 2, 2026
Kent Schools donated four easements for the North Mantua Street project, including one that moves the sidewalk away from the road as a shared-use path — a safety improvement the city didn't have to buy.
City Council Committee Meeting - Aug 5, 2026
The project moves ahead with donated land: seven easements from Davey Tree plus right of way from the school district, covering roads, utilities, a shared-use path, and construction access.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 15, 2026
The city is applying for $500,000 in ODOT funds for the North Mantua Street corridor — money that could ease future street improvements without hitting local taxpayers as hard.
City Council Committee Meeting - Apr 1, 2026
A $500,000 ODOT grant application for the N. Mantua Street corridor — safer crossings, better traffic flow, and a nicer gateway into the city.
City Council Committee Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
The city will apply for $800,000 from ODOT's Safe Routes to School program for the North Mantua Street project, construction starting in 2027. There's no required match, but the city covers remaining construction costs.
David E. Dix: Kent's plan for N. Mantua Street will relieve traffic issues
David E. Dix: Kent's plan for N. Mantua Street will relieve traffic issues Record-Courier
Kent to improve 'worst crash corridor' thanks to new $5 million federal grant
Kent to improve 'worst crash corridor' thanks to new $5 million federal grant News 5 Cleveland WEWS
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