Toledo Reporter

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz unveiled the 2024 Residential Road Program and recapped the 2023 stats during a press conference on Monday, January 8th.

The event was staged at St. Aubin Dr, between S. Reynolds and S. Haven Roads, which is slated to be the first unimproved road, including those without curbs or storm drains, to undergo much-needed repair using funds from the quarter percent for roads tax.

The inclusion of unimproved roads in the program stems from the positive outcome of Issue 24, showcasing the community's dedication to investing in Toledo's future.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz emphasized that beyond aesthetics, the repair of unimproved streets is a crucial step toward ensuring safety, accessibility, and the overall well-being of all Toledo residents.

The Mayor highlighted the significance of safe streets in contributing to the city's quality of life, public health, environment, and community connectedness.

The Mayor went on to share the 2023 Residential Road Program achievements which included:

PATCH AND SEAL PROGRAM

12.84 lane miles

Total cost: $465,000 (Gas Tax)

OVERLAY PROGRAM

8.54 lane miles Total cost: $656,000 (Gas Tax)

RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROGRAM

43.87 lane miles

Total cost: $23 million (1/4% for Roads Tax)

MAJOR ROADS

10.47 lane miles

Total cost: $15.23 million (includes $11.23 million in federal and state grants, $4 million matches and planning)

POTHOLES FILLED

101,014

SIDEWALK REPAIRED

192,578 square footage

The Mayor also unveiled the goals outlined for 2024:

PATCH AND SEAL PROGRAM

34 lane miles

Estimated cost: $935,000 (Gas Tax)

(Note for the Mayor: there will be no overlay program this year. All gas tax funding will go towards the patch and seal program.)

RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROGRAM

41.89 lane miles

Estimated cost: $27 million (1/4% for Roads Tax)

MAJOR ROADS

24.97 lane miles

Estimated cost: $21.13 million (includes $12.83 million in federal and state grants, $8.3 million matches and planning)

“Fortunately, in Nov 2020, the citizens of Toledo passed a 1/4% levy that could only be used for roads. We have resurfaced hundreds of residential roads per year, every year, and roughly 50 lane miles per year, every year," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said. "This is really an example of one of the true success stories of the City.”

Prioritizing safety, Mayor Kapszukiewicz will hold a series of public meetings with TDOT and district City Council members throughout February. The goal of these meetings is to provide information about what residents of these roads can expect during construction, answer FAQs like why are certain roads selected and what is the difference between different types of repairs and to discuss larger objectives to improve pedestrian safety (Vision Zero), increase multimodal access (Complete Streets), and enhance the tree canopy.

On Your Block Meetings at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Reynolds Corners Library- District 1 4833 Dorr St, Tuesday, 1/30

Mott Library- District 4 1010 Dorr St, Thursday, 2/8

Heatherdowns Library- District 2 3265 Glanzman Rd, Thursday, 2/15

Locke Library- District 3 703 Miami St, Tuesday, 2/20

Sanger Library- District 5 3030 Central Ave, Thursday, 2/22

Point Place Library- District 6 2727 117th St, Tuesday, 2/27

The full schedule is on our website: toledo.oh.gov/roads

Original source can be found here.