Not all of Ann Arbor's pedestrian-friendly developments are focused on the downtown area. Some of them even find their way out into the neighborhoods.
For instance, the city plans to build two elevated crosswalks at residential intersections this fall. The idea is let these "traffic-calming devices" slow down motorists and provide a space for pedestrians to get around safely.
The first is proposed for the intersection of Gladstone Avenue and Independence Boulevard, just north of Packard Road. There an elevated crosswalk a few inches off the ground has about six feet of ramped asphalt leading up to it so the intersection acts like a large speed bump.
The second such crosswalk is set for the intersection of Page Avenue and Jewett Street, which is between Packard and Industrial Highway. Four speed bumps will also flank this crosswalk on Jewett.
Work is expected to begin this fall.
Source: Pat Cawley, senior project manager for the city of Ann Arbor
Writer: Jon Zemke
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