We are pleased to invite you to provide guiding insight for the Lowell and Huron Street Two-Way Conversion and Border to Border (B2B) Trail Connection Feasibility Study.
Washtenaw Area Transportation Services (WATS), in partnership with the City of Ypsilanti, is initiating a planning process to explore the feasibility of converting portions of Lowell Street and Huron Street from one-way to two-way operation along with impacts and connections to the non-motorized network. This study is a critical step toward improving mobility, safety, and connectivity in the area near Eastern Michigan University. This study is happening at an opportune time, as Huron Street is scheduled to be reconstructed in the next few years.
The planning process will be informed by both technical analysis including safety analysis, traffic simulation, and operational evaluation, as well as qualitative input from neighbors, stakeholders, and the broader community. Study options will be evaluated to help define a long term vision for Lowell Street, Huron Street, and the Border to Border Trail connection. A preferred alternative for street design, vehicular operations, and non-motorized connections will be identified and used to guide future decision making and implementation. Your input will help shape the future of this area!
The Project Area
The project area focuses on operational changes to Lowell Street and Huron Street and the connection to the Border to Border Trail. The study may also include recommendations for adjacent side streets, including St. Johns Street, Jarvis Street, and N. Adams Street. Operations and design at the intersections of Lowell and Huron, Lowell and Forest, and Huron and Forest are included within the project area.
Upcoming Community Open House #1
April 16, (5-7pm)
Abor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery
720 Norris St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Public Open House #1 will provide the public with an opportunity to review the quantitative and qualitative data collected to date, as well as the design alternatives developed for the project. The project team will seek input on community priorities, concerns, and levels of support to help inform development of a preferred alternative.
The open house format allows attendees to arrive at any time between 5 pm and 7 pm to review materials and provide feedback at their own pace.