Ypsilanti's new non-motorized transportation plan isn't just about making it easier to get from Point A to Point B. It's also about money.
"It's a lot easier to get a grant if you have a to-do list," says Bonnie Wessler, a planning intern with the city of Ypsilanti who created the plan.
The plan will help pedestrians, bicyclists and other alternative transit users get around easier by pointing out where city's current strengths and weakness are. That means everything from rebuilding sidewalks to adding bike lanes and enhancing mass transit options. It will also lay out the plan of action for making improvements.
"This plan will help Ypsilanti provide an accessible and equitable transportation system so residents, businesses and visitors can enjoy Ypsilanti," Wessler says.
Source: Bonnie Wessler, a planning intern with the city of Ypsilanti
Writer: Jon Zemke
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