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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Stow public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pedestrian Crossing on Young Road at Sierra Vista
A resident asked why the new Young Road sidewalk has no crossing at Sierra Vista. The city says it doesn't recommend mid-block crossings there and is instead adding striping and signage at Duquesne Drive.
Rising traffic crashes and speeding
Crashes hit a five-year high of 1,013 in 2025, up 17%, and keep climbing in 2026. Young asked what's being done about speeding and red-light running; the captain says proactive traffic enforcement has increased and the department responds to complaints.
Graham Road sidewalks and connectivity
New sidewalks at Adell Durbin Park and Route 91 are done, but the Bike and Hike crossing near the future amphitheater is unmarked and grant funding for Norton Road improvements keeps getting rejected. Council may tap city money and ask residents whether they want sidewalks.
Fishcreek Road/Stow Road roundabout
The city locked in $3.6 million in federal CMAQ money for the roundabout at Fishcreek and Stow Roads. That's one of the area's busiest and trickiest intersections.
2026-2027 Road Program
The city's yearly paving and concrete repair program moved forward with bids opened and a low bidder selected. Crack sealing came in over budget and will be rebid. Residents can report curb and sidewalk problems to get locations into the repair rotation.
State Route 91/Darrow Road reconstruction
The city is borrowing $4 million to rebuild and resurface Route 91 along its entire length — expect construction, new sidewalks, storm sewers and signals along Darrow Road in the coming years.
Refinancing Route 59 and Route 91 project debt
The city is renewing a one-year note covering the Route 59 and Route 91 road projects and paying off the final $400,000 on the Fox Den driving range — about $4.65 million refinanced total. Council gets the final say tonight.
Fishcreek Road Phase 2 Resurfacing
Council accepted $1.1 million in federal funds to repave Fishcreek Road from south of Graham Road to Kent Road.