Walkability Wins Part Thirty-Eight

Posted January 15, 2025 in Weblog

On this installment of Walkability Wins, we’re highlighting wins from Michigan to Arizona

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Ypsilanti’s Southside is getting an enormous security increase with $162,970 from SEMCOG’s Transportation Alternate options Program. Harriet and Hawkins streets will see ADA-compliant crosswalks, curb bumpouts to calm site visitors, and higher pedestrian visibility, notably close to faculties and parks. The upgrades, tied to utility work, promise safer, extra walkable streets for everybody.

Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma is paving the way in which for safer streets because the Metropolis Council authorised a decision to maintain funding for important road enhancements by persevering with a 0.1% gross sales tax beginning April 2026, changing the expiring tax. This ensures investments in security enhancements like sidewalks and traffic-calming. With at the very least 15% of funds devoted to security upgrades, the measure additionally helps Imaginative and prescient Zero targets, fairness in underserved areas, and financial development.

Twin Oaks, Colorado

Twin Oaks has completed the primary part of its citywide walkability venture. Beginning with Crescent Ave, town has added enhancements to assist residents safely entry Twin Oaks Park. Metropolis officers highlighted the significance of the much-needed upgrades on this busy street and celebrated Twin Oaks’ turning into extra walkable. The subsequent part contains extra sidewalks and connections.

Richmond, California

Richmond landed over $9.5 million from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot program to boost security alongside Harbour Method and Ohio Avenue. New bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, higher lighting, lane reductions, and inexperienced infrastructure will create safer, extra accessible streets. These upgrades cut back boundaries for underserved communities and promote sustainable transportation. Metropolis leaders have fun this funding as an enormous win for Richmond’s efforts to construct safer, greener, and extra related neighborhoods.

Arizona

Arizona is receiving and investing over $5 million by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Regulation to boost street, pedestrian, and bike owner security. Funded by the Protected Streets and Roads for All Program, tasks embody enhancing security to pedestrians and cyclists, cut back automotive crashes, ADA accessibility, Full Streets and Protected Routes to College and public outreach initiatives. These initiatives goal to guard susceptible street customers and promote safer, extra related communities statewide.

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