Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Infrastructure Tiffin has primarily three types of streets in the community: Arterial, Collector and Local and are defined in the appendix of this plan. The four lane Interstates 80 and 380 are considered arterials in addition to the streets listed below. The streets identified as arterial roadways (Highway 6, Park Road, Ireland, Oakdale, Greencastle and Forevergreen Road) are primarily meant to serve through traffic. As adjacent land develops, so too will the demand for access onto these roadways. In order to preserve the capacity of the existing roadway network, it is important that accesses be strictly limited in both spacing and type. New accesses to major arterial roadways should generally be limited to public streets. Exceptions may be made for certain private entrances that generate significant volumes of traffic and meet the required access spacing. Unless otherwise justified by a traffic study and approved by the City Engineer, access spacing for new access points along major arterial routes should be limited. Sidewalks and Trails Currently, the city has a growing, but incomplete sidewalk and trail system. A sidewalk system contributes to the ease of walking and daily interaction among neighbors. Sidewalks are also necessary to provide safe passage for pedestrians throughout a community. During the planning period, Tiffin should strive to continue development of a sidewalk system which encompasses the entire community for walkability, safety and recreational opportunities. Current design standards mandate that sidewalks be constructed in new subdivisions. City policies generally include sidewalk construction to be included with reconstructed roadways. Over time, the city should work with property owners and extend the system throughout any area of town currently unserved by sidewalks. One example of this is the new sidewalk project in the “Original Town District” portion of Tiffin. Each street in the Original Town District will be upgraded with storm sewer and 5 foot sidewalks for enhanced walkability and safety over an eight year period. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 38