Welcome

This is the Engage Ann Arbor site for the city's North Main Street Transportation Study.

Background

This project will be a one year study (2025-2026) to be performed by Toole Design in partnership with the City and Ann Arbor DDA.

The study location will be N. Main Street from Huron St. to W. Huron River Dr.

Why is this project being done?

  • The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning a reconstruction project on N. Main St. (US-23 BR) in 2030 or after, from Huron St. to the ramps of M-14.
  • N. Main St. is an important freeway connection for the more than 80,000 commuters to Ann Arbor, that leads directly into the heart of the city. The abrupt departure from the high-speed interstate design provides an environment for speeding, poor safety outcomes for vulnerable road users and leads to dangerous driving behaviors.
  • This corridor is considered a City priority safety location (Tier 2) given the number and severity of crashes. Drivers exiting the interstate system and entering the city currently engage in behaviors that contribute to the poor safety outcomes and need design cues to facilitate a lower speed choices and driving behavior consistent with multi-modal travelers in the community.

Work to be done

  • Project Management
  • Existing Conditions Assessment
  • Public Engagement
  • Data Collection
  • Concept Development

Costs and funding source (Council Resolution R-25-245)

  • Cost sharing agreement with the Ann Arbor DDA
  • City share will be from the Alternative Transportation Funds
  • To be determined following project kick off meeting
  • Will be determined as part of the project scope