Comments on: Our Economic Stimulus Bike Projects

By: Streetsblog Capitol Hill » State DOTs Mark Earth Day by Pressing a More Road-Centric ‘Livability’

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:08:55 +0000

[...] projects" such as the Detroit area's Midtown Loop — a walking and biking path that got $2.3 million in stimulus aid last year — from Transportation Enhancements, a 20-year-old program that requires [...]

By: Todd Scott

Todd Scott — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:42:15 +0000

I don’t know the exact schedule for when the lines will be repainted and whether they will include bike lanes. Long term, all four MDOT roads will receive bike lanes. Michigan and Gratiot Avenues will likely get theirs first. Also, it’s not always as easy as just painting bike lanes. In some cases traffic studies are required along with design plans. Right now we’re working the Detroit and MDOT to help make this happen.

By: Russix

Russix — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:57:51 +0000

Are Grand River, Michigan, Woodward or Gratiot going to get bike lanes when the lines are repainted next? And how long do lines last?

By: I-275 Bike Path: Getting Clean and Improved | m-bike.org

I-275 Bike Path: Getting Clean and Improved | m-bike.org — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:08:29 +0000

[...] as we mentioned earlier, this trail is receiving economic stimulus funding for some significant and much needed reconstruction. There’s $4 million to start with a [...]