FAQs • Hudson, OH • CivicEngage

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Sidewalk Projects

1. Why do we have a Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan?: The plan assists the City of Hudson with funding and planning future sidewalks within Hudson. It helps us coordinate connections to other regional trails and walkways in our area with the goal of continually improving safe and practical community-wide bicycle and pedestrian activity in the community.

2. Where can I find a map of the future budgeted sidewalks and trails?: View the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan map here.

3. How do these projects benefit Hudson residents?: The proposed sidewalks and trails will allow residential neighborhoods to connect to parks, trails, to downtown, neighborhoods, and schools, therefore allowing safe, community-wide, non-vehicular travel in Hudson.

5. Is there a direct fee or charge to the adjacent property owners for this sidewalk work?: No. The sidewalk work and any other public capital incidental construction items on this project are budgeted within the City of Hudson’s Annual Budget.

6. Will I still receive packages, deliveries, and US Mail Service during construction?: Yes. The contractor will need to provide access to these services during the construction of the project. Except for when a driveway is being constructed, the owner should notify the City of any large deliveries one day in advance of delivery.

7. Will I still receive refuse and trash pickup service?: Yes. The Contractor will need to provide access to this service during the construction of the project.

8. Will my driveway access be disrupted?: Yes. The Contractor will provide advance notice of 24 hours for any driveway that will be out of service and non-accessible. The contractor will be required to provide a parking location for two vehicles for up to 10 hours of closing the driveway, at each property. If the driveway cannot be opened within 10 hours to vehicle traffic, the contractor shall provide parking for vehicles, but no longer than 24 hours.

9. Who do I call if I have an issue?: The City will provide a 24-hour contact number from the contractor doing the work at the start of construction.

10. What if I have a private irrigation system or underground dog fence within the City right-of-way? Will I need to relocate it?: Yes. The City will send out a letter in advance of the project bidding to notify residents who will need to relocate their private irrigation and dog fences prior to construction.

11. What if I have a private fence, boulders, private walk, or landscaping within the City right-of-way? Will I need to relocate it?: Yes. The above items will need to be relocated prior to construction.

12. Will I need to remove snow and repair the sidewalk once it is constructed?: Yes. Per Hudson Codified Ordinance 660.05, owners shall keep sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in repair and free from snow, ice, or any other nuisance, and to remove all snow and ice accumulated theron within a reasonable time, which will ordinarily not exceed 12 hours after any storm during which the snow and ice has accumulated.

13. Will the sidewalk be compliant with the current American Disability Act?: Yes. The City will construct sidewalks to be accessible to persons with disabilities to the extent technically feasible.

The Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan was formerly The Connectivity Plan.
The plan was created in 2013 and revised in 2018 and 2021.
The latest revision in 2021 was approved by City Council for approval in February 2021.
It was created to provide a list of priority pedestrian sidewalks and trails within Hudson in 2013 into one complete map.
This plan merged the park trail map with the sidewalk improvements. The 2018 revisions added bike trails and updated the priorities of the sidewalks and trials.
The 2021 revisions established a new priority list based on the public comments received and meeting and provided a 5-year budget to complete the plan.

15. Where can I find more information about the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan?: Visit www.hudson.oh.us/SidewalkPlan.

16. What is the Connectivity Plan?: The Connectivity Plan has been renamed the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan.

17. Can I submit thoughts or suggestions about the plan?: The City has completed the public comment phase for this current round of projects. The City conducted multiple public meetings with the City Council and Mayor, including individual Ward Meetings, At-Large meetings, City Council meetings, and solicited public comment at the Farmers Market in 2020. The City also created a citizen committee to obtain input from various neighborhoods within the City.