The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is studying the widening of US-23 in Ann Arbor in a project which includes three expansion alternatives. Expanding freeway capacity will worsen air and noise pollution, expand carbon emissions, and further commits our community to an auto-centric development pattern which runs counter to our local and state goals. It’s proven that new lanes do not “fix” congestion — people just drive more and land uses sprawl.

Our demand is simple: build Trains Not Lanes!

We oppose all three proposed widening options of US-23 between I-94 and M-14 in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Are you affected? The project extends from the I-94 interchange to M-14, and includes the Washtenaw, Geddes, and Plymouth Road exits.

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MDOT says we’re at 50%, and other updates!
MDOT says we’re at 50%, and other updates!

Last week, MDOT said public comments on the US-23 study so far are running about 50-50 on support for freeway expansion. That means our campaign is working, but we need to keep it up! Read on for a few quick actions you can take to stay informed & keep the pressure on.

What could a transit alternative actually look like?
What could a transit alternative actually look like?

This week we’ve been asking you to write to MDOT to ask them to partner with AAATA to study a transit alternative for US-23. Since then, we’ve been hearing some questions about what exactly this might entail. We have some thoughts… (Hint: we still do not support adding HOV lanes!)

Tell MDOT to Study a Transit Alternative!
Tell MDOT to Study a Transit Alternative!

On Friday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) announced they are willing to partner with MDOT to study a transit alternative for US-23, drawing on concepts in their TheRide 2045 long-range plan.

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Cities nationwide are removing their freeways. Be like Jane and support liveable cities!