CINCINNATI – The City of Cincinnati recently began construction of four bump outs on Ferguson Road in front of Western Hills University High School.

The bump outs are being installed at each end of the circle drive in front of the school. Bump outs reduce the distance that pedestrians need to travel in order to cross the street, and make it easier for motorists and pedestrians to see each other. Two pedestrian-triggered flashing lights will also be installed at the crosswalks later this summer.

Construction is expected to be complete prior to the start of school on August 19, 2019.

Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. For too long, traffic deaths and severe injuries have been considered an inevitable side effect of modern life. Instead of viewing crashes as an unavoidable “accidents,” Vision Zero looks at these matters as preventable and looks to proactively address traffic-related matters in a comprehensive and inclusive process.  Through street design, education, and traffic enforcement, the City of Cincinnati is working to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries.