Safe Routes to School Phase 3 Press Release

Published on September 17, 2025

City of Vermilion seeks comments on Safe Routes to Schools Phase 3 project

The City of Vermilion is proposing to construct approximately 2,093 feet of sidewalk, improved crossings, and curb ramps on the east side of State Street (S.R. 60) from Sailorway Drive north to the railroad tracks to provide a safer network for children to walk or bike to school.  A crosswalk from the east to the west side of State Street will also be added south of the railroad tracks.  This project is the third and final phase of the Safe Routes to Schools project. 

No new R/W is required to construct this project.  Access on State Street (S.R. 60) will be maintained at all times.  Construction is expected to occur in 2026. 

Written comments concerning the proposed project may be sent by mail to Tony Valerius, Director of Public Service, City of Vermilion, 5511 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089;  by phone at 440-204-2424;  or by email at TValerius@cityofvermilionohio.gov.  Any comments must be received by Monday, October 20, 2025.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2020, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.