Why is this project being done?

Filling gaps in the sidewalk system is consistent with both Ann Arbor's Moving Together Towards Vision Zero Transportation Plan and Complete Streets Policy. Providing sidewalks where they currently do not exist can:

• Improve pedestrian safety
• Encourage active transportation and community health
• Provide a continuous user experience
• Provide more transportation option
• Eliminate the practice of walking along the road and across traffic

In November of 2020, voters approved a six-year New Sidewalk Millage. This millage, which will generate an annual revenue of approximately $1.3 million, will be used exclusively for sidewalk gap filling projects. Funding from the New Sidewalk Millage applies to all sidewalks constructed adjacent to tax-paying parcels in the City of Ann Arbor.

The city developed a prioritization system for the public right-of-way where sidewalks do not currently exist. The system considers proximity to schools, transit, and other pedestrian attractors; equity; classification of adjacent road; community support/citizen requests; and safety. This system identifies the highest priority sidewalk gaps for inclusion in the City's Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Please visit the city's new sidewalk website for more information and to view the dashboard.

Work to be done

Public input will be requested during public engagement meeting (Summer 2025).

Funding sources

Ann Arbor Sidewalk Millage

During the planning and design process, city staff will reach out to the neighborhood and to individual property owners to discuss the details of the project.

While determining which side the new sidewalk is built on and the alignment of the sidewalk within the right-of-way, staff will consider the following:

• Feedback from the neighborhood
• Protecting and preserving as many trees as possible
• Adequate space in the Right of Way
• Safety
• Existing utilities, fences, landscaping, and drainage

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