On this installment of Walkability Wins, we’re highlighting wins from Michigan to Arizona
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti’s Southside is getting a giant security enhance with $162,970 from SEMCOG’s Transportation Options Program. Harriet and Hawkins streets will see ADA-compliant crosswalks, curb bumpouts to calm site visitors, and higher pedestrian visibility, significantly close to colleges 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 accepted a decision to maintain funding for vital 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 objectives, fairness in underserved areas, and financial development.Â
Twin Oaks, Colorado
Twin Oaks has completed the primary part of its citywide walkability undertaking. 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 highway and celebrated Twin Oaks’ changing into extra walkable. The subsequent part consists of extra sidewalks and connections.
Richmond, California
Richmond landed over $9.5 million from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot program to reinforce security alongside Harbour Manner and Ohio Avenue. New bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, higher lighting, lane reductions, and inexperienced infrastructure will create safer, extra accessible streets. These upgrades scale back obstacles for underserved communities and promote sustainable transportation. Metropolis leaders rejoice this funding as a giant win for Richmond’s efforts to construct safer, greener, and extra related neighborhoods.
Arizona
Arizona is receiving and investing over $5 million by way of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation to reinforce highway, pedestrian, and bicycle owner security. Funded by the Secure Streets and Roads for All Program, initiatives embody enhancing security to pedestrians and cyclists, scale back automobile crashes, ADA accessibility, Full Streets and Secure Routes to Faculty and public outreach initiatives. These initiatives goal to guard susceptible highway customers and promote safer, extra related communities statewide.
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