Why is this project being done?

The Zina Pitcher Place, Catherine Street, and East Ann Street project is being undertaken because this area was identified in the City’s Annual Resurfacing Program as needing road repaving. Since the streets were already scheduled for resurfacing, the City is taking this opportunity to incorporate additional transportation improvements to better align the corridor with our Moving Together Towards Vision Zero goals and to enhance mobility and safety for all users.

These improvements support the City’s commitment to:

• Focus transportation investments on corridors and intersections with the highest incidence of serious crashes.
• Install at least three quick-build safety projects per year, with priority given to identified focus areas.
• Expand a safe and comfortable network of bike routes that serve people of all ages and abilities.

What work will be done as apart of this project?

• Resurfacing of Zina Pitcher Place (Huron Street to Catherine Street), Catherine Street (Glen Street to Zina Pitcher Place), and East Ann Street (Zina Pitcher Place to Observatory Street) corridors.
• Enhancements of pedestrian and bicycle safety.

What outcomes will result from the Project?

• ‘Ride quality’ will improve for drivers and bicycle users.
• Drainage will be improved along the corridors, with special attention given to the Observatory roundabout.
• Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet ADA standards.
• A two-way cycle track will be provided on Catherine Street to separate cyclists from motorized traffic.
• Traffic signal infrastructure will be upgraded at the Zina Pitcher and Ann intersection.

Project funding sources

The project is funded by the City of Ann Arbor Storm Water Fund, and the City of Ann Arbor Act 51 Major Streets Fund

• Vehicular traffic delays will occur due to lane closures and detour routes. This page will be updated once details are finalized.
• On-street bicycle travel will be required to follow posted detours. This page will be updated once details are finalized.
• Pedestrian travel will be maintained through the work zone.

Data Resources

• Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, Bikeway Counters - an interactive dashboard showcasing detailed insights into downtown bikeway usage.
• High Injury Network Map -a map highlighting corridors and intersections with the most serious crashes.
• Ann Arbor DDA Development Plan - a required plan to establish the DDA's boundary and identify the future activities and projects the DDA will undertake to benefit the downtown area and the broader community. 
• Downtown Area Circulation Study - a collaborative study between the Ann Arbor DDA and the City of Ann Arbor that informs priorities for future capital improvements to the downtown and near downtown streets.

Public Engagement

• Learn more about this project by watching the informational video below. Still have questions about the project after the video? Use the "Community Questions and Answers" tool in the sidebar to leave a question for the project staff. This activity will be open from Dec. 11, 2025 - Jan. 9, 2026