PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program, established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries. This federal initiative provides significant funding for transportation safety projects at the local, regional, and tribal levels, aligning with the USDOT’s goal of achieving zero roadway deaths through the Safe System Approach.
The Village of Hanover received funding to create a Safety Action Plan that outlines clear strategies to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the village limits. The plan focuses on enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety while fostering a community-wide culture of safety.
The Village chose Neighborhood Strategies to lead the creation of the Safety Action Plan with technical and engineering assistance from Jacobs.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
The survey closed Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who participated.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Public Open House
Sept. 17, 2025 • 7PM - 8PM
Hanover Village Office
200 New Home Road NE
Newark, OH 43055
Open to the public. -
SS4 COMMittee Meeting #5
May 28, 2025 • 5PM - 6PM
Hanover Village Office
200 New Home Road NE
Newark, OH 43055
Open to the public. -
SS4A Committee meeting #4
Meeting Cancelled
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SS4A Committee Meeting #3
March 26, 2025 • 5PM - 6PM
Hanover Village Office
200 New Home Road NE
Newark, OH 43055
Open to the public. -
SS4A Committee Meeting #2
Feb. 26, 2025 • 5PM - 6PM
Hanover Village Office
200 New Home Road NE
Newark, OH 43055
Open to the public. -
SS4A Committee Meeting #1
Jan. 22, 2025 • 5PM - 6PM
Hanover Village Office
200 New Home Road NE
Newark, OH 43055
Open to the public.
Steering committee
Beth Adkins | Owner/Board Member, Legacy Park & Teacher, Licking Valley Schools
Noelle Annetts | Owner, Panther Pizza
Carrie Boyd | Resident, Village of Hanover
Sam Busic | Student, Licking Valley Schools
Nicole Gieseler | Clerk/Fiscal Officer, Hanover Village
Brandon Hale | Mayor, Hanover Village
Kara Hillis | Resident & Sewer Billing Clerk, Village of Hanover
Dave Molnar | President, Development & Planning Committee
Joan Reeder | Resident, Village of Hanover
Shane Spencer | Board Member, Licking Valley Little League Association & Engineer, EMHT
Cade Torbert | Resident, Village of Hanover
Jo Lynn Torbert |President, Licking Valley School Board
Trinity Niskanen | Resident, Village of Hanover
Brett Wright | Member, Hanover Village Council
Anticipated project timeframe
Community Engagement & Collaboration
April 2025 – September 2025
Data Collection & Safety Analysis
May 2025– June 2025
Strategy & Project Selection
June 2025– July 2025
Equity Considerations
July 2025– August 2025
Policy & Process Changes
August 2025– September 2025
Report Creation
October 2025 – November 2025
Final Report
January 2026
