Chagrin Falls Regional Transportation Study

LOCATION: Chagrin Falls, OH

The Village of Chagrin Falls and the surrounding municipalities possess many local and regional amenities that attract long-term residents and over 12,500 regional, national, and international tourists annually. However, the existing infrastructure does not serve non-motorized users well.

Funded through a NOACA TLCI (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency Transportation for Livable Community Initiative) grant, Behnke developed a long-range vision for the 21 square mile study area that will enhance the community’s quality of life and promote safety using a network of non-motorized routes, bike lanes, and all-purpose trails, connecting key local and regional resources.

The Chagrin Falls Alternative Transportation Study Report concluded with a comprehensive menu of recommendations:

• Prioritized pedestrian and bicycle facility development, categorized by end-user skill level and municipality,

• Trailhead, bicycle parking, and bike station locations,

• Signage, pavement marking, and drainage structure grate improvements,

• Motorist and non-motorist education, legislation, and law enforcement,

• Traffic calming measures,

• Non-motorized transportation promotional events,

• Historic site and natural feature educational circuit,

• Maintenance and operation planning, and

• Funding sources and implementation strategies.