Transportation planning takes place at all levels of government. This page lists local planning efforts that Ann Arbor has undertaken. Information on regional, state and federal planning efforts can be found on the Regional and State Transportation Planning page.
Plans in Progress
2007 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
The City of Ann Arbor last completed a Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update in 1990, laying the framework for improvements to the transportation system over the following years. Since the completion of this plan, the City has experienced tremendous growth and change which alter the way transportation must serve the community:
- Regional Population Growth
- Regional Employment Growth
- Expansion of University Medical Center
- Central Campus Improvements
- North Campus Expansion
- Downtown Development
As a result of these changed conditions, the City of Ann Arbor is preparing an update to the Transportation Plan that considers the effects of changes in growth patterns and development in order to prepare new recommendations to meet transportation needs and the goals of the community well into the future. The plan will be mindful of previous findings and recommendations for the transportation system, and work to incorporate other current efforts, such as the Citywide Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, into a comprehensive framework for addressing current and future transportation issues.
For more information, go to the project website at www.a2transportationplan.com.
2007 Comprehensive Downtown Parking Study
In March 2006, City Council adopted an Implementation Plan for the Ann Arbor Discovering Downtown initiative. One of the high priority projects identified in this plan is the development of a comprehensive parking strategy for the downtown. A work plan was developed to collect information and establish policies.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hired Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates in March 2006 to complete Phase I of the parking strategy work plan for the . From July through December 2006, the consultant collected data on the supply and demand of downtown parking, in addition to demographics and perceptions of users of the parking system. A public workshop was held in early December 2006.
The consultant’s final report for Phase I was released in February 2007.The second phase of the study will create revised parking policies for downtown. The consultant’s final report for Phase II was released in June 2007. View both of these reports on the Data & Reports section of the DDA's website.
Plans in Place
Plans that are not available electronically may be purchased from the City. See the Planning & Development Unit for more information.
2007 Non-motorized Transportation Plan
2006 Northeast Area Plan
2006 Northeast Area Transportation Plan
2006 Parks and Recreation Plan
2005 Downtown Development Strategies Plan
1994 Geddes/Fuller/Conrail Corridor Study
1992 Central Area Plan
1990 Transportation Plan Update
Updated September 25, 2008
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