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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.