PUBLIC INPUT IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
AsNHX project development continues, the City, BCTID, and ODOT will work closely with stakeholders and local communities to explore and develop the alternatives advanced for further study in much greater detail.
Our goal is to identify a preferred alternative that meets the needs of the project while taking into account the needs and concerns of affected communities.
Public engagement activities will likely include:
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Meetings with the Stakeholder Committee, which represents local communities, organizations, residents, and businesses
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Meetings/workshops with local neighborhoods
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Public surveys
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Progress updates sent via email
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Virtual and in-person public meetings once a preferred alternative has been identified
How does public involvement make a difference?
Community members have deep insight and knowledge of their neighborhoods. Partnerships between the community and project team can help fine-tune project alternatives and perhaps even uncover opportunities that haven’t been considered yet. By working through the process together, projects like NHX are made stronger and better.
How can you make a difference?
Participate in the process. Be informed. Attend a neighborhood meeting. Complete a survey. Your thoughts are welcome any time.
CURRENT & UPCOMING PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
Information about upcoming meetings and public input opportunities will be posted here as they are scheduled.
Environmental Assessment Public Hearing: September 10, 2026
(Comments can be submitted through October 10, 2026)
The City of Hamilton and Butler County Transportation Improvement District (BCTID), in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation, hosted a Public Hearing to receive comments on the North Hamilton Crossing Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA details the anticipated environmental impacts of the Preferred Alternative and outlines the measures that will be taken to minimize these impacts.
The Public Hearing was part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process designed to ensure that agencies like ODOT carefully consider the potential social, economic and environmental impacts of proposed transportation projects, like NHX, before decisions are made. It also guarantees that the public has the opportunity to be informed and provide input.
(Comments due Oct. 10, 2026)
Printed copies of the EA are also available at the following locations:
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BCTID Office, 1921 Fairgrove Avenue
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City of Hamilton Office, 345 High Street
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Lane Library, 300 N 3rd Street
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North End Market, 927 Vine Street
Hearing Materials
Materials shared at the Public Hearing are provided below:
Right-of-Way & Relocation Fact Sheet
Preliminary Project Alternatives Look Book (from the January - March 2023 Open Houses)
Recommended Section Alternatives Look Book (from the June - August 2024 Open Houses)
Comments
All comments on the EA and its recommendations must be submitted by October 10, 2026, to be included in the current phase of review. Comments can be submitted through our Contact Us page or by mail, email, or phone:
Allen Messer, Director of Engineering
City of Hamilton
345 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 785-7286
Dan Corey, Director
Butler County Transportation Improvement District
1921 Fairgrove Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 431-1229
PAST PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
Below is information about public input opportunities that have been held to date.
North End Neighborhood Workshop: January 22, 2024
A neighborhood workshop was held with the North End Neighborhood on January 22, 2024 to discuss project alternatives in more detail and explore community needs and considerations in greater depth. Nearly 100 people attended. Meeting summary materials are provided below.
Central Section Alternatives Map
Town Hall Meeting: August 28, 2023
A Town Hall Meeting was held at Parrish Auditorium on Monday, August 28, 2023 to provide the community with an update on the North Hamilton Crossing project, present the recommendations of the Feasibility Study, discuss next steps and to answer questions. Approximately 100 people participated. Meeting summary materials are provided below.
Public Open Houses (in-person and virtual): January 23, 2023 – March 12, 2023
An In-Person Open House was held on January 23, 2023, to update the community on the North Hamilton Crossing project, share results of recently completed studies, discuss route alternatives developed and evaluated, and gather community input. More than 300 people attended. To extend the public review and input opportunity, a 45-day Virtual Open House featuring the same information shared at the in-person meeting was also launched on January 23. By the end of the comment period, the Virtual Open House had been visited more than 6,500 times and approximately 700 people provided input. Meeting summary materials are provided below.
Appendix A: Exhibits and Materials
Appendix B: Notification Materials
Appendix C: Comments Received (includes responses to comments)
Virtual Public Open House: August 29, 2021 – September 30, 2021
This opportunity was held virtually due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions. Its purpose was to share information about the purpose and need for the North Hamilton Crossing project and the results of studies completed to date, and to gather public input regarding transportation concerns in the study area. During the 30 days it was open, the Virtual Open House site was visited more than 4,300 times, and nearly 1,600 people provided input. Information received was used to confirm the primary and secondary needs identified for the project and identify other issues or problems that need to be considered as project development proceeds. The meeting summary report is provided below.
CONTACT US
You can contact the project team with questions or comments any time by clicking here or by contacting:
ALLEN MESSER
Director of Engineering
City of Hamilton
DAN COREY
Director
Butler County Transportation Improvement District
Stakeholder Committee
The Stakeholder Committee consists of individuals representing local organizations, businesses, neighborhoods and other groups that have a vested interest in the project and the area in which it will be located. Members are charged with serving as liaisons between their constituents/neighbors and the project team in between public input events.
Click here to review materials and meeting summaries from past Stakeholder Committee meetings.
Consulting Parties
Click here to learn about the Section 106 Consulting Party Consultation & Review process.