Streets and Sidewalks Committee for 5/26/2026

The City of Troy, Ohio Streets and Sidewalks Committee met on May 26, 2026, to discuss the acceptance of a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. The grant, valued at up to $860,000, is designated to support engineering and design work for intersection improvements at Experiment Farm and West Main Street. Committee members clarified that accepting the grant does not obligate the city to proceed with construction, but it helps maintain eligibility for future federal funding. The project has previously secured $2.5 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, with the total estimated cost around $4.3 million, leaving a local share of approximately $1 million. The committee discussed alternatives including a roundabout or intersection widening, with a feasibility study underway and public input planned. The committee unanimously recommended moving forward with accepting the grant and continuing the planning process, including scheduling a public meeting in late June to present updated study findings and gather community feedback.