25Connects us all.

25Connects is a community planning process that aims to provide the design recommendations and tools to support a future West 25th Street corridor focused on walkable, transit-supportive, mixed-use community development that will support the investment of the RTA’s MetroHealth Line bus rapid transit (BRT) line.

Project Area
The project area focuses efforts along West 25th Street between Detroit Avenue and Broadview Road. Through public input, the project aims to provide recommendations for the design of the new bus stops and for the policy and design guidelines that will impact new transit-oriented development (TOD) along the corridor.

About the MetroHealth Line
The MetroHealth Line is among RTA’s busiest routes with 1.7 million rides annually. The consultant team will provide designs, recommendations and policy initiatives that will support the next phase of design which will support a formal application for federal funding to construct the BRT line on West 25th Street. The services include preparing development concepts,  a market analysis and financial toolkit, urban design, land use, and zoning recommendations, all generated through a public engagement process.

The Project Name
We call this project 25Connects because we believe the work conducted during this process will connect the various communities together through a new transit line. The success of this project lies in strengthening the links between public transit, surrounding development, and the needs of all people.

Plan Objectives
Key elements of the plan objectives include:

• A BRT design vision for the entire corridor – highlighting the common themes and expressing the unique character of each community where possible

• A foundational policy and urban design toolkit to implement new transit-oriented development along West 25th Street in a consistent manner that supports walkable, transit-focused communities.

• A review of current market conditions and financial tools available to provide opportunity for new transit-oriented development along West 25th Street.

• Identification of factors that will provide equitable housing opportunities along the corridor, ensuring displacement and gentrification are kept to a minimum.