The City of Mason is asking residents to pinpoint stretches of road they consider dangerous, part of a federally aligned initiative aimed at reducing crashes and improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

The city posted the request on its official social media account on July 15, directing residents to submit feedback through the Safe Streets for All program page at imaginemason.org. The city said it is asking for "the community's help in identifying potential areas of Mason's roadways where improvements may be needed."

Safe Streets for All is a U.S. Department of Transportation grant program that funds planning and infrastructure to prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries among all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists. Under the federal framework, cities that complete a community safety action plan can apply for implementation grants to fund actual construction and operational changes. Whether Mason has applied for or received federal SS4A funding has not been confirmed.

The survey is part of Mason's Safe Streets for All effort, which has a dedicated page on the city's website. No deadline for submitting feedback has been announced, and the city has not indicated when results will be reviewed or what the next step in the process will be.

Local safety context

Mason has addressed intersection safety concerns before. At a September 2025 Public Services Committee meeting, chaired by Joy Bennett with members Ashley Chance and Scott Gibson, the city reported that the Kings Mills Road/Cox Smith Road/Acoma Drive intersection had recorded five "angle" crashes in a 12-month period across two separate years. That crash frequency met the city's threshold for a four-way stop sign, which officials said would be installed when signs became available.

At the same meeting, the committee discussed reducing the speed limit on US 42 between Hanover and State Route 741 from 50 mph to 45 mph to accommodate a planned multi-use path. An Ohio Department of Transportation survey was underway at that time. The current status of both projects, discussed nearly a year before the survey launch, has not been confirmed.

How to participate

Residents can submit their feedback at imaginemason.org/services/safe-streets-for-all/. Those who witness a crash or want to report a road hazard can contact the Mason Police Department's non-emergency line at 513-765-6300.