City of Fairlawn deploys Ohio’s first 100 percent connected vehicle corridor

The 18 Corridor
Aug 13, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

FAIRLAWN, OH – The City of Fairlawn is deploying Ohio’s first fully Connected Vehicle (CV) corridor along Market Street to improve safety and reduce congestion. The initiative includes green lights for emergency vehicles and transit buses, school zone safety, and public engagement through TravelSafely App.

The technology was developed by Applied Information in partnership with Path Master. The project is supported and partially funded by ODOT, with strategic support from Nick Hegemier of Drive Ohio.

Using Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, the city is targeting improvements in safety around schools, improving response time for fire fighters, reducing congestion caused by transit buses and improving on-time performance. Drivers who download the TravelSafely app will receive red light running alerts and notifications of approaching emergency vehicles.

Installation of the technology began in August and is expected to be completed in September. The deployment includes Glance ® Connected Vehicle technology installed at intersections, on vehicles for first responders and municipal fleets, and on Metro RTA buses equipped for transit signal priority.

The system is integrated with the TravelSafely TM smartphone app to provide real-time audio alerts to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, enhancing situational awareness and reducing the risk of collisions.

“Fairlawn is leveraging connected vehicle technology to serve our residents today while laying the foundation for the smart city applications of tomorrow,” Fairlawn Director of Public Service Ernie Staten said. “This corridor not only enhances public safety, but also contribute to local economic development efforts along the Route 18 corridor. It’s the beginning of what will be transformative to the future development of the city.”

The corridor will also support Metro RTA buses with transit signal priority technology to reduce delay, improve schedule reliability, and promote public confidence in transit services.

“This deployment marks a significant advancement in Ohio’s intelligent transportation infrastructure,” President of Applied Information, Inc. Bryan Mulligan said. “Fairlawn is demonstrating how connected vehicle technology can benefit a wide range of community members—from students walking to school to firefighters on emergency calls.”

“The City of Fairlawn, in partnership with its dedicated departments, is proud to lead a groundbreaking program that will set a national benchmark for connected vehicle innovation. Through a focused, goal-driven systems engineering approach, we aim not only to deliver the real-world benefits of this deployment, but also to inspire municipalities across the country to harness cutting-edge technologies that enhance public safety and improve quality of life,” said Scott Morse of Path Master, the project’s equipment and systems provider.

A press day is being planned for early fall to mark the official launch of the corridor, with remarks from the mayor, public safety officials, and project partners. A documentary-style video is also in production to capture the corridor’s development and highlight its real-world impacts.

About Applied Information

In 2011, Applied Information ® transformed the traffic industry by using Internet of Things technology to make school zones safer for students. Today, Applied Information makes it easy to see and manage all types of traffic control devices from anywhere, on your phone or in a browser. Our Glance ® technology provides hardware, software, communications, cloud computing and cutting-edge Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Applications in one easy-to-use solution.

Applied Information’s customers, partners and employees create a safer and more reliable travel experience for millions of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and first responders across North America. For more information, visit www.appinfoinc.com.

About Path Master

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, Path Master, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced traffic management solutions across Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The company’s 40,800-square-foot facility houses expert engineers, customer support specialists, and manufacturing operations, enabling the design, assembly, and integration of state-of-the-art traffic control systems.

Path Master delivers comprehensive services including centralized traffic management systems, signal performance optimization, emergency vehicle preemption, connected vehicle solutions, and smart city applications. With a dedicated team of field service engineers and in-house experts, the company offers end-to-end support—from system design and installation to ongoing maintenance and training.

Committed to innovation and community partnership, Path Master has implemented Intelligent

Transportation Systems in municipalities statewide, including successful deployments in Fairlawn, and has played a key role in nationally recognized smart city initiatives. As a trusted local partner, Path Master combines deep technical expertise with responsive, hands-on service to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency for the communities it serves.

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