Streets and Sidewalks Committee for 8/24/2026

The City of Troy, Ohio Streets and Sidewalks Committee met on August 24, 2026, to discuss the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Round 41 grant application for a road realignment project at the McKay Avenue and Ridge Avenue intersection. The project aims to straighten the unique intersection alignment to a standard four-way intersection, a plan that has been part of the city's thoroughfare plan since 1931. The committee reviewed engineering renderings and discussed the potential impact on local ball fields and parkland, as well as traffic safety concerns, including minor accidents reported at the intersection. Public comments largely opposed the project, citing the low number of accidents, the cost of $1.66 million, and the desire to prioritize other community needs such as economic development and park maintenance. The committee also discussed the timing of the project in relation to the planned demolition of the nearby school and potential future park redevelopment. Members expressed reservations about proceeding immediately, suggesting deferral to gather more neighborhood input and better design plans. The committee showed interest in pursuing an alternative project, the Phase 3 extension of the West Market Street recreational trail, pending grant award results. No final vote on the road realignment project was taken during this meeting, but the committee sought direction on whether to move forward with the grant application process.