Kalamazoo -
I keep meaning to get around to posting this. Last month, the city revealed the draft plans it has been working with designers & engineers on, to convert Kalamazoo Avenue from a one-way to a two-way street. The city hosted a few open houses and is still seeking feedback online. You can review all of the documents at the Imagine Kalamazoo website,
here. The plans are expected to be finalized later this year, with construction expected to begin in 2024 and last through 2026. The overarching concepts are establishing an "unbalanced", 3-lane traffic pattern along the main commercial stretch, with 2 west-bound lanes and 1 east-bound lane. Wider sidewalks, narrower driving lanes, on-street parking, and curb bump-outs are all intended to slow traffic, and therefore reduce accidents and improve the pedestrian experience.