The first of Ann Arbor's new pedestrian-activated crosswalk beacons is helping Slauson Middle School students and neighbors more safely cross Seventh Street at Washington.
Have an opinion about walking and biking in Ann Arbor? Or ideas to share about what city officials can do to improve non-motorized transportation? The city is beginning a review of its Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and inviting residents to help craft an update to the original plan adopted in early ...
I have been following the Plymouth Road pedestrian crossing activities during the past few weeks and think that some of the actions are missing the mark. I have not seen any proposed action against the motorists who seem blind when it comes to the pedestrian warnings. I suggest that they ...
Those flashing strobe lights you're going to see at some crosswalks in Ann Arbor soon mean one thing: Stop for pedestrians. The Ann Arbor City Council voted 10-0 Monday night to approve spending $81,000 for the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons — or RRFBs — at five locations.
One word: Strobes. Ann Arbor officials have identified a $65,000 solution to the crosswalk problems along Plymouth Road and it involves installing new pedestrian-activated LED lights called Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons — or RRFBs — at four locations. The strobing RRFBs, complementing existing crosswalk signs, are designed to grab attention ...
The uproar over Ann Arbor’s pedestrian safety ordinance caught the attention of The Atlantic this week. An article by Micheline Maynard in the Cities section of The Atlantic’s website pokes a little fun at the city.
Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to Ann Arbor’s mayor and City Council. I am writing to add my support to your efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Ann Arbor. I know that you have received many messages regarding the issue, in particular since September 2011 enforcement of the ...
The new language still gets rid of the vague term "approaching," but it doesn't go so far as to require pedestrians to be "within" the street to get motorists to stop for them.
In response to recent rear-end accidents at crosswalks in Ann Arbor, the city installed two new signs this week along a dangerous stretch of Plymouth Road. "Watch for stopping traffic," read the electronic signs, which are solar powered and were put in place at the recommendation of Mayor John Hieftje.
There's a movement afoot to roll back Ann Arbor's pedestrian safety ordinance, and discussion on the issue could take center stage at this week's City Council meeting.
Complaints about rear-end collisions at crosswalks in Ann Arbor are piling up, and Plymouth Road has risen to the top of the list of concerns.
The case against Ann Arbor's new pedestrian safety ordinance is building as drivers say they've experienced rear-end collisions at crosswalks where motorists stopped for pedestrians.
Ann Arbor City Council candidates Stephen Rapundalo and Jane Lumm see a clear distinction between each other's platforms as they head toward the Nov. 8 election.
Ann Arbor officials are sounding less and less sure a new ordinance designed to get motorists to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks is working out as planned. Multiple Ann Arbor City Council members raised concerns about the ordinance during a special council meeting Monday night and indicated they'd like to ...
The Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote tonight to direct staff to explore pedestrian crossing improvements on Washtenaw Avenue and Plymouth Road. The resolution is being sponsored by Mayor John Hieftje, who is pushing for new pedestrian-activated crossing signals to help improve safety conditions on busy city streets.
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