The City of Ann Arbor is very pedestrian friendly, and there are lots of pedestrians.
Ann Arbor is Michigan's only city where drivers are expected to anticipate a pedestrian's desire to cross the street. You need to stop your vehicle even before someone enters the cross walk.
Some argue that level of protection makes pedestrians a little too confident.
Supporters of the current ordinance argue that pedestrians -- especially children and people with disabilities -- shouldn't have to risk their life by first entering a cross walk to make drivers stop for them.
Ann Arbor police have issued hundreds of tickets to drivers, each carrying a fine up to $140. And, no, this is not a sneaky way to generate revenue for the city budget, say supporters. It's about protecting people.
Ann Arbor Councilman Jack Eaton has proposed a traffic study to see what really works best for drivers and pedestrians.
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