c.
In 2006, the city closed to vehicular traffic the western end of Park Road between Ridgeway Road and Runnymede Road and converted it to a pedestrian trail.
d.
In 2007, the city installed new timber guardrails in place of old steel guardrails along portions of Ridgeway Road. The new guardrails provide enhanced safety and an improved natural look in the area.
e.
In 2008, the city relocated the sidewalk on the west side of Far Hills Avenue between Patterson Road and Dixon Avenue to provide greater distance between the sidewalk and roadway. This is a segment of sidewalk heavily used by Harman School children as they travel to and from school.
f.
For several decades, the city and Oakwood Schools have shared in the expense of having a paid adult crossing guard at three Far Hills intersections (Thruston Blvd/Oakwood Ave, Patterson Rd and Aberdeen Ave/Park Rd) three times each school day. In 2015, a fourth crossing guard was added and stationed at Park Ave.
g.
The 2017 Shroyer Road project included the construction of dedicated bicycle lanes on both sides of the street. The bicycle lanes provide a safe way for cyclists to travel along the north/south Shroyer corridor and connect to the Dayton-Kettering Connector bikeway operated by MVRPC. The project also included constructing three dedicated pedestrian crossing, with flashing beacons to alert approaching vehicles.
4.
Develop a Capital Improvements Program which regularly maintains and improves existing streets, sidewalks, alleys, and driveway aprons.
a.
The city completes roadway, sidewalk, curb and driveway apron maintenance projects annually. Commitment to funding these projects each year ensures that the city has a very well maintained vehicle and pedestrian infrastructure. There is no deferred maintenance in Oakwood in regard to streets, alleys and sidewalks.
b.
In 2011, the city completed a project involving the total resurfacing of Far Hills Avenue (SR 48) in Oakwood. Far Hills is scheduled for resurfacing again in 2024.
c.
In 2018, the city obtained right-of-way from the city of Dayton and a private property owner along Deep Hollow Road between Park Road and Oak Knoll Drive. Owning this right-of-way allows the city to maintain this section of Deep Hollow Road as an Oakwood public street.
d.
In 2010, CenterPoint (formerly Vectren) began replacing all of the underground natural gas distribution lines in Oakwood. The project also included moving all gas meters to outside locations and is scheduled to be 100% complete in 2023.
5.
Minimize non-local and commercial traffic within residential neighborhoods.
a.
The vast majority of the non-local traffic moving through Oakwood are commuters travelling to and from downtown Dayton. Most of these commuters use Far Hills Ave. Likewise, most commercial traffic uses Far Hills Ave. Over the past few years, the city has seen an increase in the volume of commercial traffic engaged in home delivery services. This follows a national trend. The city has also seen an increase in semi-trailer truck traffic on Far Hills Ave and Patterson Rd relating to the Amazon Logistics hub off Wilmington Pike in Kettering that opened in 2019.
6.
Maintain adequate access to and circulation around all commercial districts, public facilities, and other activity areas.