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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gahanna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Federal transit grant application for senior and disability mobility
The city is applying for a federal grant to keep the shuttle for older adults and residents with disabilities running through 2027. It has given nearly 850 rides since June, and the city plans to fund it next year even without the grant.
Stygler Road, Agler Road, US-62 improvements funding
The city is applying for federal construction money through MORPC for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 project, stacking funding sources since grants require quick turnarounds.
Hamilton Road repaving grant funding
The city got partial ODOT funding to repave 1.1 miles of Hamilton Road from I-270 toward Granville Street and Havens Corners Road, and is now chasing state grants to cover the local share.
2025 Sidewalk Maintenance Special Assessments
Property owners with 2025 sidewalk repairs will see assessments — payable in full within 30 days of the July 20 hearing or spread over five years with no interest unless paid late. Affected owners were notified June 29.
2026 Sidewalk and Street Maintenance Contracts
Contracts with Decker Construction for the sidewalk lookback program and street/sidewalk maintenance are moving through Council — meaning repairs coming to neighborhood sidewalks and streets this year.
Missing sidewalks and trail connections
Council President Weaver noted kids on Clark State Road walk along drainage ditches because there are no sidewalks, and Councilmember Schnetzer flagged similar problems on Johnstown Road. The Strategic Plan could help prioritize these sidewalk and trail gaps.
Trail safety and e-bike rules regionally
Councilwoman Bowers acknowledged ongoing resident interest in e-bike and e-scooter rules and said council is weighing both legislative and operational responses, crediting police and staff for community education.
2026 Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
Two ordinances would hire Decker Construction for the year's sidewalk lookback program and street/sidewalk maintenance — the work that fixes the cracked sidewalks and worn streets residents flag.
Hannah Park area pedestrian crossing
A resident asked about a pedestrian crossing on the busy road in front of Hannah Park. It's part of a Franklin County feasibility study for the trail from Headley Park to Jefferson Township, included in a LinkUs funding request — but detailed design and construction are years away.
LinkUS transit project delayed to 2029
Mayor Jadwin announced Gahanna's LinkUS project slipped from 2028 to 2029, but it will still fund support for the Big Walnut Trail. MORPC also broke ground on the first funded LinkUS project and gave Grove City $2.2 million for a pedestrian bridge.
Big Walnut Creek pedestrian bridge completed
The new pedestrian bridge over Big Walnut Creek near Stoneybrook Church is done and the trail is open — ahead of schedule, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Gohanna community shuttle service
A new free, ADA-accessible shuttle launches June 1 for residents 65+, people with disabilities, and caregivers, funded with MORPC and federal Section 5310 grants.
2025 Street Rebuild and Waterline Program
The city hired Elite Excavating to rebuild streets and replace waterlines across Gahanna. Expect construction — and some disruption — as the work rolls out.
Public Service Department Capacity and Delayed Projects
The city's full pavement assessment slipped to spring 2026 after too few contractors responded to the RFP. This year's street list is locked, but future paving priorities depend on the data — and residents constantly ask when their street gets paved.
McCutcheon Road bridge parapet repair
ODOT will repair the concrete parapets and replace the vandal fence on the McCutcheon Road bridge over I-270, hoping to finish by fall 2026. Council's consent just lets ODOT work in Gahanna's right-of-way.
Big Walnut Trail wayfinding signage grant
The city scored $136,000 in ODOT funding for wayfinding signage and kiosks along the Big Walnut Trail, with work expected this year.
2026 Infrastructure and Tree Programs
Council greenlit bidding for this year's street tree planting and pruning, street and sidewalk program, sidewalk lookback program, and the Academy Park renovation — the first step toward construction season.
Driveway apron replacement policy
Councilmember McGregor flagged resident complaints about half-replaced driveway aprons looking bad and deteriorating at the seams. The city follows Columbus specs requiring a one-foot cutback, and homeowners can hire the contractor themselves — but communication could be clearer.