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CONTACT: Vince Keenan (313) 236-3523
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"City of Detroit to Host Open House with MDOT on Proposed Protected Bike Lanes on Michigan Avenue"
WHAT:
An open house-style meeting to gather public input from interested parties about the proposed changes to US-12 (Michigan Avenue) to add protected bike lanes to Michigan Avenue between Livernois and Cass Avenue. Michigan Avenue is a State highway and the City of Detroit is working with MDOT and community groups throughout this process.
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 from 4 – 7 p.m.
WHERE:
UAW 22, 4300 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210. Near Michigan Ave and Scotten St.
WHO:
City of Detroit Department of Public Works and Traffic Engineering staff
City of Detroit Planning and Development Department
City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Residents and interested stakeholders
Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 313-236-3523 before meeting date.
BACKGROUND:
As part of ongoing pedestrinization efforts, the City of Detroit and MDOT are proposing a pilot project to add protected bike lanes on US-12 (Michigan Avenue) from Cass Avenue to Livernois. The change would connect the Livernois bike pathway and the planned Cass Avenue bike path. Existing bike lanes adjacent to motor vehicle travel lanes would be moved inside the parking lane to allow bike riders to travel next to the... Read more
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