Editing Hudson, Ohio (section)

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
Ohio's [[State Route 303 (Ohio)|State Route 303]], [[State Route 91 (Ohio)|State Route 91]], and [[State Route 8 (Ohio)|State Route 8]] pass through Hudson. [[Interstate 480 (Ohio)|Interstate 480]] cuts through the extreme northeast corner of the city, and [[Interstate 80]], the [[Ohio Turnpike]], bisects the city from west to east.

Hudson, unlike many surrounding communities, has retained two-lane roadways in much of its downtown. This has helped preserve the open spaces, historical buildings, and trees that the city values. Much of Hudson is accessible by foot or bike. Hudson was recognized as a Bike Friendly America Bronze City in 2016,<ref>{{Cite web |last=FREEMAN |first=LAURA |title=Hudson is officially a Bike Friendly America Bronze City |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/hudson-hub-times/2016/12/05/hudson-is-officially-bike-friendly/19976049007/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=Akron Beacon Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> and connectivity has improved through successive iterations of what's now known as the Walk & Bike plan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walk & Bike Plan {{!}} Let's Talk Hudson |url=https://letstalk.hudson.oh.us/walk-bike-plan |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=letstalk.hudson.oh.us}}</ref>

Downtown is serviced by [[METRO Regional Transit Authority|Metro RTA]] Bus Route 32, while the Park-and-Ride along Route 8 is serviced by Route 31. The [[Cleveland Line (Norfolk Southern)]] runs from [[Rochester, Pennsylvania]] to [[Cleveland, Ohio]] going through locations such as [[Ravenna, Ohio|Ravenna]], Hudson, and [[Maple Heights, Ohio|Maple Heights]]. There is a spur rail line for local freight from [[Little Tikes]].

===Healthcare===
The University Hospitals Hudson Health Center, affiliated with [[University Hospitals of Cleveland]], offers primary and specialty care services, laboratory and general diagnostic radiology services. Also located at this facility are outpatient rehabilitation services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uhhospitals.org/hudson |title=UH Hudson Health Center |year=2015 |access-date=December 14, 2015 |publisher=[[University Hospitals of Cleveland]]}}</ref>

=== Public Safety ===

==== Fire Department ====
The City of Hudson is protected by a combination volunteer and full-time fire department. Hudson Fire holds the title to many firsts in Summit County. The department was founded in 1849, the first volunteer fire department in Summit County, and celebrated its 175th Anniversary in 2024. Prior to 1886, Hudson Fire was one of two fire departments in all of Summit County, and was the first department in the county to be mechanized, purchasing a hand-powered, horse-drawn pumper in 1859.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Hudson Fire Department {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/1128/About-Hudson-Fire-Department |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref> Unlike most other departments in the area, the Hudson Fire Department does not provide Emergency Medical Services, this service is provided by Hudson EMS, a separate, third-service department, similar to the City of Cleveland. This model provides the benefit of allowing EMS and Fire resources to operate independently; units responding to EMS calls have no negative effect on Fire Department staffing or response, and Fire unit deployment does not deplete EMS resources. Hudson Fire utilizes a primarily on-call response model, where part-time firefighters respond to the station in their personal vehicles before deploying to the scene of an emergency. In 2024, the City of Hudson hired a consultant to review Fire/EMS staffing and facility needs and make recommendations for future operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fire/EMS Staffing & Facility Needs Study {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/1462/FireEMS-Staffing-Facility-Needs-Study |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref>

==== Emergency Medical Service ====
Prior to 1977, emergency ambulance service was not available locally in Hudson, requiring a response from Akron instead. After the Police and Fire Departments expressed little interest or ability to aid in the creation of an ambulance service, several women in the area collaborated on the idea that led to the foundation of Hudson Volunteer Medical Service in 1977. In the beginning, volunteer EMTs fielded calls from a single station in the center of town. Unlike the Fire Department, EMS staffing has always been around-the-clock, with at least one crew on station 24/7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Hudson EMS {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/209/History-of-EMS |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref> As of 2024, Hudson EMS remains a volunteer department, staffed by volunteer EMTs and supported by career and part-time Paramedics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emergency Medical Services {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/98/EMS |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref>

==== Police ====
As of January 2025, the Hudson Police Department employs 32 full-time police officers and also operates the City of Hudson's 911 call center. Hudson Police dispatchers take 911 calls for Hudson and parts of Twinsburg Township, Boston Heights, Boston Township, and the Village of Peninsula. The dispatch center handles calls and dispatching for all Police, Fire, and EMS units as well as Valley Fire District.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Communications Center {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/254/Communications-Center |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About HPD {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/1269/About-HPD |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref> In addition to patrol and detective service, the Hudson Police Department also provides School Resource Officers to the local schools, as well as numerous community services such as Safety Town, prescription medication disposal, a vacation watch program, and the SAFER Hudson program for senior citizens.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Community Programs {{!}} Hudson, OH - Official Website |url=https://www.hudson.oh.us/1264/Community-Programs |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.hudson.oh.us}}</ref> The current Police Chief is Perry Tabak.<ref name=":0" />