Akron Installs 70 Flex Posts on Memorial Parkway to Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
The City of Akron has installed 70 plastic flex posts along Memorial Parkway to improve safety for pedestrians and bikers. These posts aim to define lanes and address community concerns about accidents and speeding on the busy road.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 31, 2026 —
The City of Akron has implemented a new safety initiative by installing 70 plastic flex posts along Memorial Parkway. This measure is designed to bolster safety for pedestrians and cyclists navigating the busy thoroughfare.
The newly installed flex posts serve a dual purpose: they are intended to clearly delineate lanes of traffic and to mitigate issues related to accidents and speeding. These concerns have been voiced by the community regarding Memorial Parkway, a road known for its high volume of activity.
The initiative reflects a broader effort by the city to address traffic safety and create a more secure environment for all road users, particularly vulnerable ones such as pedestrians and cyclists. The flex posts are a visible change intended to guide traffic flow and potentially encourage slower speeds.
Further details regarding the specific timeline of the installation or any subsequent evaluation of the posts’ effectiveness were not immediately available. The city has not provided information on whether this is a pilot program or a permanent fixture at this time.
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