Summary
Two county grants totaling $200,000 — with zero local match — will fund traffic calming on Winslow Road, a historic district where nearly half of westbound drivers speed. Neighbors have complained about cut-through traffic for over 30 years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No local match required; only about $22,000 in engineering from the Planning budget.
Winslow Road residents in the historic district, plus pedestrians in a dense two-family neighborhood.
None identified; some measures trade off parking and add maintenance.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Finance Committee - Aug 17, 2026
This intersection averages 8.6 crashes a year and sits near the Green Road Rapid stop and Shaker Middle School. The ODOT grant would fund signal upgrades and curb fixes — the last remaining spot from the 2018 Van Aken signal study.
After a truckload of tickets, Shaker Heights looks at some traffic-calming solutions
After a truckload of tickets, Shaker Heights looks at some traffic-calming solutions Cleveland.com
City Council (Work) - Aug 4, 2026
The city is exploring tools to slow traffic and make streets safer for walkers and cyclists, plus a set of demo projects like beacons at Shaker Blvd./Belvoir and crosswalks near Lomond Elementary. It's about cut-through traffic, speed, and safer school routes.
Shaker Heights reviews traffic calming projects aimed at slowing speeding drivers
Shaker Heights reviews traffic calming projects aimed at slowing speeding drivers Cleveland.com
City Council (Regular) - Jun 22, 2026
Two county grants totaling $200,000 — with zero local match — will fund traffic calming on Winslow Road, a historic district where nearly half of westbound drivers speed. Neighbors have complained about cut-through traffic for over 30 years.
Finance Committee - Jun 15, 2026
Winslow Road has become a cut-through for drivers dodging Van Aken and Chagrin traffic, with speed studies catching cars well over the limit — up to 68 mph. Two county grants totaling $200,000 will fund calming improvements, with a public meeting already held April 9.
Safety & Public Works Committee - Jun 4, 2026
Residents have complained about speeding and cut-through traffic on Winslow Road for more than 30 years, with recorded speeds up to 68 mph. Two county grant applications totaling $200,000 would fund speed tables or similar measures, though final designs come later with resident input.
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