Amid inner city investments, one costly aspect typically goes unseen although utilized the most: roadways. A fast-growing city in the Miami Valley has been awarded $8.4 million in Federal grants to fund roadway projects throughout the community to enhance infrastructure and safety.
The City of Beavercreek will utilize Federal funding through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) for the reconstruction, repaving, and improvement of several major roadways. The seven projects aim to modernize and enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure, improving the safety and accessibility of local roads for both drivers and pedestrians.
“This is a significant investment in the future of the City of Beavercreek,” said Pete Landrum, city manager. “By improving the city’s infrastructure these projects will help to support economic growth and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We want to commend MVRPC for its commitment to the region’s future and the city’s engineering division for its proactive efforts to secure this funding for these vital projects.”
Projects benefiting from grants include the widening portions of Beaver Valley Road, Indian Ripple Road, Kemp Road, and Shakertown Road, as well as the resurfacing of North Fairfield Road and Pentagon Boulevard. A street light project along State Route 835 will also receive funding to replace existing high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures with upgraded LED fixtures.
“These projects will help to transform the transportation landscape of Beavercreek, making it safer and more accessible for residents and visitors,” said Jeff Moorman, public services director and city engineer. “The addition of new sidewalks, paths, and storm sewers will further improve the overall infrastructure of the city.”
Alongside the allotted $8.4 million, additional funds to match the grants will be provided by the city. Matched funding will come from a streets levy passed in fall 2022.
“With additional street funding, the city is able to utilize levy dollars to apply for more grants, further maximizing taxpayer’s dollars,” said Landrum. “The city heavily relies on grants for major projects and because of our engineer’s aggressive efforts to secure grant funding, the City of Beavercreek has been awarded more than $116 million in grants since 1997.”
The projects will be carried out over the next several years, with the city’s engineering division overseeing the work.
The City of Beavercreek encompasses 27.3 square miles with an estimated population of 46,636 people, according to the 2021 census, and has become a sustained benchmark for successful economic growth within the Dayton region. With almost 19,000 households, the median household income in the city is $101,000.
While the Beavercreek area was first settled in the early 1800’s, the city itself was incorporated in 1980. Beavercreek is home to The Mall at Fairfield Commons, The Greene Town Center, numerous research and manufacturing firms, along with many businesses and wonderful residential neighborhoods. The city neighbors Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University.
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