Shakertown Road Widening Project

Criticized the Shakertown Road widening project, arguing it relies on outdated 2019 data and increases safety risks unnecessarily.

Raised detailed technical questions about the Shakertown Road design, tree removal counts, traffic volumes, and lack of crash history.

Challenged the consistency of tree counts provided by engineers and urged council to exercise independent oversight.

Expressed concern over losing the rural, tree-lined character of southern Beavercreek.

Suggested smaller scale alternatives for Shakertown Road and asked when the original grant application vote took place.

Criticized the council for poor fiscal stewardship in continuing a widening project opposed by directly affected citizens.

Requested council to reevaluate and cancel the project, reallocating grant funds to more worthy city needs.

Expressed frustration that residents have spent over two years opposing the project with no change in city plans despite high costs and lack of local need.

Argued that the project is an irresponsible use of grant money for unneeded lane widening that will only encourage speeding.

Strongly opposed the project, noting that traffic counts are half of what they were in 2019 and warning that property values will plummet.

Stated he has lived on Shakertown Road for 78 years without major issues and opposes the 10-foot sidewalk in his front yard.

Urged council to cancel the Shakertown Road project, questioning traffic count accuracy, right-of-way marker discrepancies, and the loss of mature trees.

Argued against widening Shakertown Road, stating it would worsen traffic dangers, destroy his yard, and increase noise.

Questioned why a 10-foot shared-use path is required when other city sidewalks are 8 feet wide, noting that grant requirements are driving the oversized design.

Highlighted that Shakertown Road is exceptionally narrow in their section and expressed concern over the 10-foot path encroaching on historic properties.

Stated the project is confusing, inconsistent, and a waste of taxpayer money that threatens the rural character of Shakertown Road.

Questioned whether the high cost and disruption of a complete roadway transformation are proportional to the problem, suggesting smaller targeted safety fixes.

Donated her three minutes of comment time to Gary Dunkle.

Donated his three minutes of comment time to his neighbor Bill Keller.

Donated his time to Heather Harvey.

Said residents weren't properly notified before the grant was awarded, ODOT and MVRPC won't allow changes, a 10-foot shared-use path is inappropriate for a residential area, and formally asked the city to reevaluate the sidewalk maintenance ordinance and consider city funding instead of grants.

A 43-year resident asked council to cancel the $3.9 million Shakertown Road widening project, citing inaccurate grant applications, safety issues, 10–15% property value losses, loss of 105 trees, and $360,000 in future sidewalk replacement costs for homeowners.