Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes: 1) the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Director of Public Service, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels by the Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility & Parking Services, and 2) the encumbrance and expenditure of $357,038.00 to facilitate the purchase of the same.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently hosted a Pedestrian & Bicycle Special Solicitation for projects that make walking and biking a safe, convenient, and accessible transportation option for all Ohioans.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1010-2025, the Department of Public Service submitted an application for ODOT’s consideration, with a focus on developing a Quick Build Toolkit designed to accelerate the planning and implementation of pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. Quick Build projects use temporary materials that are reversible, adjustable, and can be installed quickly. This Toolkit is intended to support the implementation of two bike lane projects and two Vision Zero projects each year. The type of Quick Build is a Pilot project which will be implemented for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year. The Toolkit includes materials such as temporary paint and pavement markings, traffic control materials like water barriers, cones, and temporary curbs, as well as MUTCD signs. Additionally, the Toolkit includes bike and pedestrian counters to measure the project’s effectiveness through pre- and post-project data collection. (This listing is meant to be illustrative and is believed to be accurate and complete; however, last minute project additions and substitutions are at the discretion of the Director of Public Service.)
On June 10, 2025, the Department of Public Service received a Notice to Proceed on the Quick Build Toolkit wi...
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