Spooky Streets

Spooky Streets 2025: Our Annual Look at Ohio's Dangerous Roadways & The Risks The Pose

Spooky Streets 2025: Our Annual Look at Ohio's Dangerous Roadways & The Risks The Pose

Skeletons, ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night; the month of October is full of scenes that call back to childhood fears and superstitions. Staff at GOPC are afraid of conventional things, like clowns and chainsaw killers, but few things keep the office up at night more than poorly designed streets.

Spooky Streets 2024: ODOT Report Shows Dangers Vulnerable Road Users Face

Spooky Streets 2024: ODOT Report Shows Dangers Vulnerable Road Users Face

October is also one of the most dangerous months for pedestrians across the state when it comes to crashes resulting in fatalities or serious injury. Recent data from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shows just how dangerous roadways are for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

The Good News: Pedestrian Fatalities Are Down: The Bad News: It's Not Due To Good Road Design

The Good News: Pedestrian Fatalities Are Down: The Bad News: It's Not Due To Good Road Design

To continue to reverse this trend, Ohio needs to shift our focus away from roads designed exclusively for cars and instead be motived to safety accommodate those who cannot afford the cost of an automobile and need to access work and sustenance on these busy roadways. 

Spooky Street Designs Pose a Problem Year Round, Not Just at Halloween

Spooky Street Designs Pose a Problem Year Round, Not Just at Halloween

Skeletons, ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night; the month of October is full of scenes that call back to childhood fears and superstitions. Staff at GOPC are afraid of conventional things, like clowns and chainsaw killers, but few things keep the office up at night more than poorly designed streets.