Ann Arbor Transportation Commission 5/20/26

The Ann Arbor Transportation Commission held an electronic meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation corridor reconfigurations and sidewalk infrastructure improvements. The commission received a detailed presentation from Tool Design on a multi-corridor study assessing traffic volumes, safety, and potential road reconfigurations including three-lane conversions and roundabouts to improve safety and transit priority. The discussion included considerations of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit lanes, and the challenges of implementing traffic calming measures, especially on streets lacking sidewalks. The commission also reviewed updates to the sidewalk gap prioritization system, which guides capital improvement planning for sidewalk construction funded by a local millage. Changes included revised scoring criteria emphasizing proximity to schools, safety corridors, and community support, with an aim to better align with equity goals and improve project selection. Commissioners discussed the balance between cost, accessibility, and community needs, and the importance of integrating sidewalk projects with other infrastructure work to maximize efficiency. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting addressed policy and planning decisions that will influence future procurement and capital projects related to transportation and pedestrian infrastructure in Ann Arbor.