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Section 3 Current Conditions
One of the first steps in creating a plan is finding out what a Current Conditions Maps, p. 35 community is like today, also called the current conditions. The Land Use and Transportation portion of the Current We gathered information from published sources such as Conditions section describes and shows the current land the U.S. Census and from face-to-face interviews with uses, zoning, bus routes, sidewalk locations, bikeways and community members. paths, and community facilities in the planning area. This is the second level of research, showing Blendon Township’s After assessing the current physical conditions, we current conditions in greater detail. conducted a large-scale public input meeting. Over 150 attendees told us what they like about Blendon Township and what they want to see changed. The data, interviews Public Meeting Results, p. 45 and public input results set the strategic direction for the The public meeting results provide an in-depth review plan, providing the basis for the plan’s forward-looking of what the community thinks about various community recommendations. aspects such as land uses, parks and the transportation network. People and Housing, p. 33 Gathering community opinion helps form the strategic People and Housing provides information on Blendon vision for the future, and in turn the specific recommenda- Township’s population, age distribution, housing and busi- tions detailed in Section 4, Recommendations. nesses. The information is the first look into the commu- nity, providing a high-level overview. 32
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People and Housing
People Population: Blendon Township’s population was 7,905 in 2000. Projections from the Mid- Population and Housing Trends Ohio Regional Planning Commission show a population growth of 9.5 percent from 2000 Population Housing Units to 2030, compared to a 25 percent projected 2000* 7,905 3,481 county-wide increase. This table shows the 2005† 8,251 3,102 projected population change for the township. 2030† 8,657 3,610 Population density: Net population density for % Change 9.5% 3.7% the township is 1,437 people per square mile, Sources: *2000 U.S. Census †Estimates, MORPC lower than Franklin County’s overall density of 1,980 people per square mile. This means that Blendon Township's population is more dispersed than the county as a whole. Demographics Households: 3,386 total households exist Blendon Township Franklin County in Blendon Township. The township has a Race Number Percent Number Percent higher percentage of the population in family White 7,243 91.6% 806,851 75.5% households than Franklin County, 90 percent Black 394 5.0% 191,196 17.9% compared to 77 percent. The average household Asian 76 1.0% 32,784 3.1% size for the township is higher than that for the Other/ 192 2.4% 38,147 3.5% nation, state and county. Multiple Age: Minors and middle-aged people make up Age Under a larger percentage of the population than in 2,391 30.3% 268,321 25.1% Franklin County as a whole. The high percent- 18 age of family households in the township likely 18 to 34 1,783 22.6% 308,545 28.9% contributes to this age distribution. 35 to 59 2,873 36.3% 353,461 33.1% 60 & Race: The township’s racial make-up differs 858 10.8% 138,651 13.0% above from the county, with a higher percentage of whites and a lower percentage of all other races Total 7,905 1,068,978 than the county as a whole. Source: 2000 U.S. Census 34 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan
Housing township. A 120-unit extended-stay hotel was recently constructed on Executive Parkway.
Geographic areas Rental Units: The table below shows the propor- tion of renter- and owner-occupied housing We divided housing characteristics into the fol- units by geographic area. While Huber Ridge lowing geographic areas: has a higher number of rental units than Sun- Cleveland Heights bury Woods, rentals account for a larger share Huber Ridge of the overall housing in Sunbury Woods. Sunbury Woods Housing units: In 2000, Blendon Township con- tained 3,481 housing units. Mid-Ohio Regional Area east of Big Walnut Creek Planning Commission projections predict an increase of 3.7 percent from 2000 to 2030. Housing age Median year of housing construction shows the basic development progression over time. Employment Median years of construction are: Jobs in Blendon Township: Data from the Mid- Cleveland Heights, 1953 Ohio Regional Planning Commission shows approximately 3,000 people work in Blendon Huber Ridge, 1969 Township. Sunbury Woods, 1983 Blendon Township residents: According to Area east of Big Walnut Creek, 1971 the 2000 census, most residents work in these This information shows a common trend seen industries: Professional, scientific/technical throughout the United States. Populations have services, retail, education, and health/social moved away from central-city areas since the services. end of World War II. Approximately 194 businesses operate in Blendon Township. Business information was Occupancy obtained from ReferenceUSA. The occupancy rate for Blendon Township, 97.3 percent, is higher than Franklin County’s 93.2 Primary Business Locations: percent. Blendon Township has a lower propor- Westerville Road from State Route 161 to tion of vacant housing compared to Franklin Interstate 270 County overall. Sunbury Road and Executive Parkway Area Areas along Morse Road and Cleveland Housing types Avenue Common housing types are single-family, townhomes and apartments. Huber Ridge con- Most common business types: tains the largest apartment complex in Blendon Retail, 46 businesses Owner and Renter Occupied Housing Units Other services (including personal and auto repair services), 38 businesses Huber Ridge Cleveland Heights* Sunbury Woods Real Estate, 17 businesses Owner occupied 1,287 74.1% 791 91.4% 754 71.5% Renter occupied 449 25.9% 74 8.6% 301 28.5% Total 1,736 865 1,055 Source: 2000 U.S. Census *Includes portions of Columbus Current Conditions 35
CURRENT CONDITIONS MAPS
Maps on the following pages show geographic information Community Facilities map, p. 41 about Blendon Township. Shows places residents rely upon for community services that enhance the quality of life. Current Land Use map, p. 36 Shows how land within the township is currently being Township Identity map, p. 43 used. Shows the areas and corridors that help to define Blendon Township. Zoning map, p. 37 Shows existing zoning districts, which deter- COUNTY LINE RD mines the range of permitted land uses. SMOTHERS RD
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The current land uses in Blendon Township are When planning for an area’s future land use, it shown in this map and figure. Land in Blendon is important to ensure compatibility with exist- Township is predominately used for residential ing land uses. purposes. Parks and open space is the second- most-common land use. Commercial uses make up approximately 4 Current Land Use percent of the planning area. Commercial uses are primarily found along main roads, espe- Residential Commercial cially Cleveland Avenue, Westerville Road and 31% Office Sunbury Road. 43% Public Service There is a significant amount of office space in Industrial Blendon Township, but office uses represent Park/Open Space less than 1 percent of the overall land area. 15% Agriculture 5% 4% 1% 1% Current Conditions 37
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The Franklin County Economic Development Existing zoning tells how land can currently be and Planning Department administers zoning used and therefore is considered when making regulations in the planning area. recommendations for future land uses. Nearly 95 percent of land in Blendon Township is zoned for residential and agricultural uses. 4% 1% The figure at right shows the percent of land in Zoning Blendon Township zoned for residential, com- Residential mercial and industrial uses. Commercial The map above shows the generalized zoning in Industrial the planning area. The generalized zoning map consolidates zoning classifications into general categories for residential, commercial and 95% industrial zoning districts. Generalized zoning maps allow us to quickly see the permitted uses for an area. 38 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan
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Highways, Road and Streets on Central College Road at Big Walnut Creek. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission The planning area has easy access to major is conducting a study for Westerville Road, from highways. State Route 161 to Interstate 270, to identify Interstate 270 curves through the center of solutions for reducing traffic congestion. Blendon Township with four interchanges to the planning area. State Route 161 runs east Transit to west through the center of Blendon Town- ship. Major non-freeway roads include Morse The Central Ohio Transit Authority serves the Road, Cleveland Avenue, Westerville Road and Blendon Township area with five express routes, Sunbury Road. two local routes and one crosstown route. Bus routes are shown on the map above. Planned road improvement projects include intersection improvements at Westerville Road The express routes provide transportation and Dempsey Road, road widening and resur- for the morning and evening commutes from facing on Dempsey Road from Interstate 270 to Huber Ridge and Sunbury Woods to downtown Sunbury Road, and a bridge-replacement project Columbus. COTA is satisfied with the express Current Conditions 39
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3 CLEVELAND TANAGER HEIGHTS WOODS CHERRYBOTTOM PARK HAMILTON RD CLEVELAND AVE Sidewalks 270 BROADVIEW RD None WESTERVILLE RD MORSE RD 1 side Both sides Sidewalks routes’ ridership, except bus route 38 which Abandoned railroad rights-of-way have a serves the Huber Ridge neighborhood. number of potential uses, including the instal- lation of bike paths. The Columbus Bicenten- The Delaware Area Transit Agency's service nial Bikeways Plan proposes a bikeway in this boundary extends into Franklin County, how- location. ever no bus routes serve Blendon Township. Public transportation is an essential part of a Sidewalks and Multi-Purpose Trails complete transportation network. Buses provide transportation for a wide range of people: those Sidewalks and trails serve important functions that do not want to drive, those without access for communities. Sidewalks connect neighbor- to a vehicle and those unable to drive. hood residents to services, children to schools, provide opportunities for exercise and serve as an alternative mode of transportation. Rail The sidewalks map on the above page shows There are no active rail lines in the planning the presence of sidewalks along main roads, area. There is an abandoned railroad right-of- whether on both sides, one side, or absent way located west of Westerville Road. 40 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan
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altogether. The Huber Ridge and Sunbury connected. The longest lengths of connected Woods neighborhoods have sidewalks through- trails near the planning area are along Alum out. The commercial corridors of Westerville Creek and west of Hoover Reservoir. No Road, Sunbury Road and Executive Parkway bikeways directly serve Blendon Township. are in the greatest need of sidewalks to allow The Alum Creek Bikeway runs west of Huber residents from neighborhoods to access com- Ridge, but the neighborhoods in the planning mercial destinations. Sidewalks exist on both area do not have access. sides of Cleveland Avenue. Bikeways are proposed along many roads in the area east of Hoover Reservoir that would help Bikeways connect parks and neighborhoods. Bikeway types can include shared roadway lanes, bicycle This map shows the location of existing and lanes along roadway shoulders and separate planned bikeways in Blendon Township. Exist- bicycle paths. ing bikeways are intermittent and typically not Current Conditions 41
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Parks and Recreation Facilities The Huber Ridge elementary school has basketball courts and a baseball field. Township Parks: Approximately 1,040 acres of park, residents also use recreation facilities located in parkland and recreational space exist in Blendon Westerville. Township. Hoover Reservoir, Hoover Dam Park and Walnut Bluff Park account for 1,010 acres. Recreation facilities are important to community Three metro parks and numerous neighborhood health by allowing individuals the opportunity parks are located near Blendon Township. to be physically active. Recreation facilities: The Blendon Township Board of Trustees owns and maintains Ridge- Schools wood Park in Huber Ridge and a commons Three school districts serve Blendon Township: area in Sunbury Woods. The Ridgewood Park New Albany-Plain Local Schools, Columbus includes three baseball fields and the commons City Schools and Westerville City Schools. two play areas. The planning area contains two Westerville schools. 42 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan
Huber Ridge Elementary School: Huber Ridge Three fire stations serve Blendon Township, Elementary serves the Huber Ridge neighbor- providing a 4-minute average response time. hood with an enrollment of approximately 550 Stations are located on West Main Street, East students in grades K-5. Approximately 400 Schrock Road and North Spring Street. students walk to school each day. Two school Police: Blendon Township provides police buses provide transportation. services with a 20-member staff that includes 18 The school is located on a one-way street with officers. The Blendon Township Police Depart- parking on both sides which has led to motorist- ment is located at the township complex on pedestrian conflicts. Hempstead Road. Wilder Elementary School: Wilder Elementary serves the Sunbury Woods neighborhood. Atten- Other Community Facilities dance is approximately 460 students. Wilder Blendon Township Senior Center: Located at the Elementary provides schooling for grades K-5 township complex, the center is open to anyone and offers a special needs preschool program. in the surrounding area that is 55 and over. Both schools offer after-school programs and There are approximately 140 members from are open to various groups. Blendon Township. Most members drive to the center although transportation is provided to One private school, Eastwood Junior Academy, those unable to drive. The center offers pro- is located in Blendon Township on Sunbury grams Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. Road. The academy provides schooling for to 4:30 p.m. grades K-8. The school is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Postal Service: A post office is located at Glen- gary Shopping Center. Three schools of higher education are located in the planning area: Franklin University, No libraries are located in the planning area. Bohecker College and Hondros College. All The Westerville Public Library is located on three schools are located on Executive Parkway. South State Street and the Northern Lights Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located on Cleveland Avenue south of Morse Safety services Road. Fire: The Westerville Fire Division provides fire The preceding map shows the location of com- suppression and emergency medical service to munity facilities in the planning area. Blendon Township through a 20-year contract.
Wilder Elementary School, located in the Sunbury Woods neighborhood Franklin County Current Conditions 43
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Gateways Cleveland Avenue: A north-south road on the western edge of Blendon Township. The cor- Gateways are major entry points to the commu- ridor has sidewalks on both sides of the road. nity and offer a community’s first impression to Commercial properties lack street presence and newcomers. Blendon Township’s gateways lack many lack green space and landscaping. distinguishing features such as welcome signage or landscape treatments that inform travelers Westerville Road: A north-south road through they are entering the area. There are seven main the western half of Blendon Township. Large gateways to the planning area, as shown on the volumes of traffic travel the corridor. The map above. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is conducting a capacity study for the portion between State Route 161 and Interstate 270. Corridors Businesses on Westerville Road include Corridors also convey a community’s image. restaurants, auto-related uses and construction Corridors are lengths of roadways that have contractors. There are no sidewalks. High traffic similar characteristics and business activity. speeds make travel unsafe for pedestrians. 44 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan
Commercial properties have limited landscap- Most properties lack designated walking areas ing and buildings are set back far from the road from parking lots to buildings. with parking in front. Sunbury Road: A north-south road located east Districts of Sunbury Woods. Sunbury Plaza is located Cleveland Heights, Sunbury Woods, Huber here. A concrete barrier separates the road and Ridge and the Rural East are districts, or areas the shopping center. Sidewalks do not exist and with common design characteristics. buildings lack street presence. Cleveland Heights: Residential neighborhood platted in 1924 and 1925. The neighborhood Nodes contains approximately 480 properties of Nodes are centers of attraction and activity. which approximately 370 are undeveloped. No Glengary Shopping Center and Sunbury Plaza sidewalks exist in the district. A public sewer are nodes. system is scheduled to serve all existing homes and businesses by mid-2011. Glengary Shopping Center: The center has been a shopping destination for residents since The neighborhood has a large amount of the 1970s. The center is in a prime location undeveloped land. Further utility service exten- and is fully occupied. Glengary Shopping sion may be required for future development. Center occupies approximately 15 acres with Attention should be given to this area to ensure limited landscaping. The shopping center lacks appropriate future development. a pedestrian-friendly design. No bike racks or Huber Ridge: Residential neighborhood platted designated walking areas exist. between 1960 and 1971. The neighborhood Landscaping reduces storm water runoff and has approximately 1,500 developed properties. helps reduce temperatures in urban environ- Neighborhood sidewalks connect residents to ments. Bike racks encourage cycling. Desig- Huber Ridge Elementary and Ridgewood Park. nated walking areas allow safe pedestrian access Sunbury Woods: Residential neighborhood plat- to stores. ted between 1972 and 1981. There are approxi- Sunbury Plaza area: The development of the mately 1,100 developed properties. Sidewalks shopping plaza and Executive Parkway began in exist throughout the neighborhood. Roadways the 1980s. This is a prime commercial area with in the neighborhood are wide and contribute to access to the interstate system. Sixteen proper- speeding. ties including Sunbury Plaza and businesses Rural East: The rural area east of Big Walnut along Executive Parkway occupy approximately Creek has areas of low to medium-density 45 acres. residential development. There are seven platted One undeveloped property remains along subdivisions in this district. A large amount of Executive Parkway that serves as a buffer to the undeveloped land remains. Central sewer and Sunbury Woods district. The property is zoned water is not available. Natural features such as for commercial use. Businesses have an abun- steep slopes, erodible soils and floodplains need dance of parking and there are no sidewalks. attention when determining how the area should develop. There are no sidewalks and no bikeways. Bike- ways are planned for most of the major roads that will help connect residents to parks. The map on the previous page shows gate- Sunbury Plaza shopping ways, corridors, nodes and districts in Blendon center, a node located Township. near the Sunbury Woods neighborhood Franklin County Current Conditions 45
Public Meeting Results www.pedbikeimages.org / Dan Burden
Public meetings allow community members to 1. Feedback form: Each attendee filled out a provide input on their community’s future. For form, composed of two types of questions: the purposes of the Blendon Community Plan, questions to answer on a five-point scale the future includes how land is used, how build- from strongly agree to strongly disagree and ings look and how people get around. open-ended questions asking attendees to list their general likes and dislikes about the community. First public meeting 2. Group discussion: Within the small groups, We held the first of four Blendon Community attendees discussed their likes and dislikes Plan public meetings on July 13, 2009 at the then grouped their comments by general Blendon Township Senior Center, 6330 Hemp- topic, to see which likes and dislikes are stead Road. most common. Over 150 residents, property owners, business 3. Favorite places maps: For the final exercise, representatives and other interested individuals attendees placed green and red dots on a attended the meeting. map to show their top three favorite and least favorite places. Gathering input After our project team gave a brief presenta- Using the results tion, we divided meeting attendees into four We used the results from this meeting to groups according to where they live: Cleveland establish a community vision for the future. Heights, Sunbury Woods, Huber Ridge, and the After understanding what people like and what rural area east of Big Walnut Creek. they want to see changed, we then begin to help We conducted the following three exercises to shape policies and actions to achieve that future. gather detailed feedback from attendees. You can see the results of the public meeting on the following pages. In addition to the graphs, we also listed written and oral comments pro- vided by attendees. 46 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan All images: Franklin County
Land Use: Residential
In general Huber Ridge: People enjoy Ridgewood Park and Huber Ridge Elementary School. People Attendees reported a sufficient range of housing believe rental unit properties need better options and a desire to remain in their neighbor- maintenance. hoods as they grow older. Sunbury Woods: People enjoy the two nearby Overall, attendees are satisfied with the current parks, known as the large and small commons, residential densities in their respective areas. and Wilder Elementary School. People do not Most attendees desire to see farmland preserved desire increasing residential density. east of Big Walnut Creek. Rural East: People enjoy the area’s low density, rural character. Some expressed worry about By area future development. Cleveland Heights: People enjoy nearby unde- veloped land, open space and overall lower- density development.
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There are enough housing Staying in my neighborhood is How much farmland should options available in my important to me/my family as be preserved in the area east neighborhood to allow me to we get older of Big Walnut Creek? remain as I get older Current Conditions 47 All images: Franklin County
Land Use: Commercial
In general Similar to Cleveland Heights, many said there are too many auto-related businesses. Attendees report that a consistent visual appear- ance is important in commercial areas. Overall, Sunbury Woods: People are satisfied with the attendees are satisfied with the number and appearance of most businesses. Many said the variety of businesses. recently-installed concrete barrier in front of Sunbury Plaza shopping center is unattractive. By area Rural East: People report satisfaction with the number, variety and appearance of nearby busi- Cleveland Heights: Most people believe that nesses. Most people shop for everyday items at nearby businesses have a poor appearance. Sunbury Plaza, in Westerville or New Albany. Many said there are too many auto-related busi- nesses along Cleveland Avenue. Huber Ridge: Most people believe that busi- nesses along Westerville Road have a poor over- all appearance, especially a lack of landscaping.
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The number and variety of In commercial areas it’s important businesses along commercial to have a consistent appearance Commercial properties corridors nearby meet my such as welcome signs, decorative nearby look nice needs street lights and building design 48 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan All images: Franklin County
Parks and Nature
In general By area Attendees overwhelmingly believe that clean Cleveland Heights: People visit parks on a streams, wooded areas and natural areas are regular basis and enjoy the trees and wildlife in important to the community. their area. Most attendees report a sufficient amount of Huber Ridge: Most people visit parks on a parks, playgrounds and ball fields. The one regular basis. Many desire additional youth clear exception is in the Cleveland Heights area recreational facilities. where attendees strongly believe more natural Sunbury Woods: Most people visit parks less areas and recreational opportunities would be than once a month. Many would like to see bet- beneficial. ter maintenance of the commons. Rural East: Most people visit parks less than once a month but enjoy the nearby trees and wildlife.
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There are enough parks, Having clean streams, wooded playgrounds, ball fields and How often do you/your family areas and natural areas is other places to play in my visit parks? important to me neighborhood Current Conditions 49 All images: Franklin County
Community
In general Sunbury Woods: People enjoy the friendliness and safety of the neighborhood. Attendees would like to see a consistent appear- ance within their neighborhoods or general area. Rural East: People enjoy the open, rural Most report that future residential development character of the area with large, single-family should be mostly single-family homes. properties.
By area Cleveland Heights: People enjoy their neigh- bors and the prevalence of single-family homes. Huber Ridge: People enjoy the active neighbor- hood association, friendly neighbors and the safety of the area.
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Having a consistent neighborhood look/ feel such as neighborhood entrance What type of housing would signs, decorative street lights and you like to see in your area? uniform street signs is important to me 50 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan All images: Franklin County
Public Services
In general on-site aerators or septic systems, desire central sewer service but are apprehensive about the Attendees are pleased with township services cost to install new sewers. including police, fire and snow removal. Most are satisfied with the effectiveness of Blendon Huber Ridge: People are dissatisfied with costly Township’s property maintenance code, except water service. for some residents living in Cleveland Heights Sunbury Woods: People feel that the township and Sunbury Woods. property maintenance code could be more effec- Attendees believe parks and playgrounds are tive. Most are dissatisfied with the cost of water well maintained and safe. service. Rural East: Power outages and the lack of cen- By area tral water and sewer service concerns attendees. Cleveland Heights: People feel that the Blendon Township property maintenance code could be more effective. People, whose homes use
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The township’s property Parks and playgrounds are maintenance code is working well maintained and safe Current Conditions 51 All images: Franklin County
Transportation: Walking
In general Huber Ridge: Sidewalks throughout the neigh- borhood makes walking generally safe. There Attendees reported it being easy to walk around are gaps in sidewalks between residential and their neighborhood, whether there were side- commercial areas. walks or not. Walking to commercial areas presents a greater challenge. Sunbury Woods: Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood make walking generally safe. Once they arrive at commercial areas, attendees There are gaps in sidewalks between residential find it difficult to walk, largely due to a lack of and commercial areas. sidewalks. Rural East: Walking on some residential streets is safe, but walking longer distances is difficult By area since there are no sidewalks Cleveland Heights: Low vehicle traffic makes walking generally safe, even though there are no sidewalks on residential streets.
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I can easily walk to It is easy and safe to walk It is easy and safe to walk commercial areas near my around my neighborhood along main roads neighborhood 52 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan All images: Franklin County
Transportation: Bicycling
In general By area Attendees reported it being easy to bicycle Cleveland Heights: Bicycling to commercial around their neighborhood. Adults mainly areas is difficult. People desire an easy connec- bicycle on the road, while children bicycle on tion to the bicycle trail along Alum Creek. sidewalks. Huber Ridge: Bicycling to commercial areas is Accessing commercial areas is difficult on a challenging. People strongly desire an easy con- bicycle. Attendees expressed a strong desire for nection to the bicycle trail along Alum Creek. better connectivity with bicycle trails. Several Sunbury Woods: People desire a connection to trails pass near Blendon Township neighbor- trails near Hoover Reservoir and to trails along hoods, but a lack of connection forces bicyclists Big Walnut Creek that connect to Blendon to travel long distances via highly-trafficked Woods Metro Park. main roads to access the trails. Rural East: Shopping is located too far to make bicycling practical. People desire connection to trails near Hoover Reservoir.
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It is easy to ride a bicycle to It is easy to get to bicycle commercial areas trails Current Conditions 53 All images: Franklin County
Transportation: Transit
In general Huber Ridge: People feel a lack of transit routes exists and a wider variety of destinations is Public transit opportunities are important to desired. attendees in all four areas to connect people to jobs, shopping and recreation. Sunbury Woods: People are generally satisfied with the number of bus routes. With the exception of some residents of Cleveland Heights, attendees do not believe bus Rural East: People believe there is a lack of stop upgrades would increase their use of public transit routes in the area east of Big Walnut transit. Creek.
By area Cleveland Heights: People believe sufficient public transit routes exist however upgrades to bus stops would increase ridership.
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There are enough bus routes Bus stop upgrades (benches, in my area to get where I need shelters, etc.) would increase to go my use of buses 54 Current Conditions | Blendon Community Plan All images: Franklin County
Transportation: Car
In general Huber Ridge: Speeding cars are a problem along Dempsey Road, Paris Boulevard and Attendees from all four areas enjoy the good Buenos Aires Boulevard. access to main roads. Speeding is a safety concern in residential neighborhoods and along Sunbury Woods: Speeding cars are a problem rural roadways. along Sunbury Road, Executive Parkway and Valley Quail Boulevard. Attendees do not support the use of speed bumps to slow traffic in neighborhoods. Rural East: People note speeding cars on all main roads in the area. By area Cleveland Heights: People enjoy low traffic volumes experienced along residential streets. Speeding cars are a problem along Cleveland Avenue, Sharon Road and Chester Road.
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