The City of Loveland invites residents, local business owners, workers, and frequent area travelers to attend a public open house to review and provide feedback on several alternatives being explored as part of the West Loveland Avenue Traffic Study.
The city has been investigating alternatives for reducing traffic congestion and improving travel time in Historic Downtown Loveland, particularly on and near the West Loveland Avenue Bridge spanning the Little Miami River, an area in which traffic is particularly heavy during typical commute times.
The West Loveland Avenue Study project team has identified three alternatives that could potentially alleviate congestion in the area. These alternatives will be presented at a public open house on Tuesday, April 30, between 5:30-7:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1401 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland. The project team will give a presentation for those in attendance at 6 p.m. Attendees will also be able to examine exhibits of the alternatives being considered, ask questions of the project team, and provide verbal and written feedback.
Individuals who require interpretation services or a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City of Loveland no fewer than two weeks before the open house so that arrangements can be made. Public participation is sought without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
In addition, at the conclusion of the in-person open house, renderings of the alternatives presented there will be posted to the City’s website. Residents and other local interested parties are invited to view the alternatives and provide feedback through Thursday, May 30.
“Public involvement is a critical component of the project development process for proposed roadway improvements,” City Manager Dave Kennedy said. “Input from the public will be used to inform decision-making as we move forward.”
The city would like comments about the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the alternatives, including any information the public may have regarding the existence of archaeological, historic, ecological resources, or hazardous materials sites.
This is the second opportunity for the public to provide input for the West Loveland Avenue Project. The city conducted a public survey for this project in June and July 2023 that received more than 1,700 responses from interested parties.
The project is not currently funded, and no timetable has been established for when any project may be constructed. This study is the first step in the process to identify which alternatives to carry forward into engineering and environmental studies.
Questions and comments can be sent to the project team at any time via the city’s website and social media channels, as well as by email, mail or phone listed below:
Dave Kennedy, City Manager
City of Loveland
120 W. Loveland Ave.
Loveland, OH 45140
513-707-1454
dkennedy@lovelandoh.gov