Community
October 31, 2024
From left, Tamisha Matus and Scott Jerew hold the Safe Streets Central Ohio award from CORPO for the 2024 Rural Transportation Safety Project. At a previous meeting of council, Jerew said that he’s already heard residents say that the addition of the sidewalks is one of the best things that has been done for Richwood. “If you go out and look at our new sidewalk it is being used nonstop,” Jerew said. (Photo submitted)

Village recieves award for Route 47 sidewalks

 

Editor’s note: This information comes from the Union County Health Department. —

From Gazette Staff reports

The Village of Richwood has made it a priority to enable all of its residents the opportunity to safely travel to everday destinations, and has been awarded for their efforts.

In 2022, the Village was trying to find a way to assist its residents with safe access to their only local stores for basic daily essentials. It was noted by Mayor Scott Jerew, Village Council and concerned citizens that pedestrians on foot or by bike and people with disabilities or those using wheelchairs were often seen trying to get to the stores by traveling on the roadway. This posed a significant risk …

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