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City of Ann Arbor seeks public input on 2021 Healthy Streets program
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor seeks public input on 2021 Healthy Streets programANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Community members can now share their thoughts on the city of Ann Arborโs Healthy Street program. The city is collecting community input through a public survey on which streets should and should not be included in the 2021 program. Implemented in April 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the program closed sections of select streets around Tree Town to help residents remain safe and physically distanced while walking and cycling. For the survey, community members can tell the city which streets to include (or not) by dropping pins on an interactive map. Public input and factors such as cost, safety, jurisdiction and feasibility will be considered by the city decision-makers, according to the Healthy Street website.
Downtown Ann Arbor street closures to begin Friday
Read full article: Downtown Ann Arbor street closures to begin FridayANN ARBOR Starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, several streets in the downtown area will be closing to cars to allow for expanded shopping and patio services for bars, restaurants and retail businesses. Ann Arbor City Council recently approved the closures to help businesses facilitate safer physical distancing practices during the health crisis. The street closures will last until 8 p.m. on Sunday and will be put into place every weekend until Aug. 23. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (closure is seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures to begin on Friday, June 19 include:Church Street from South University to Willard StreetDetroit Street from East Kingsley Avenue to North Fifth AvenueForest Street alley Like what youre reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!