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Do you live or own property near the project area (Barton Drive from M-14 to Pontiac)?
How do you currently use the Barton Drive corridor? (M-14 to Pontiac) (check all that apply)
How would you like to use the Barton Drive corridor? (M-14 to Pontiac) (check all that apply)
How important is it to make road changes along Barton Drive that improve conditions for people biking and walking? Check the box that most closely represents your view.
How important is it to make road changes along Barton Drive that improve conditions for people driving? Check the box that most closely represents your view.
What part of this project are you most interested in? (choose 2)
Review information below to learn more about potential improvements, then share your feedback.
Installing bike lanes and sidewalks improves safety, provides a more continuous user experience by addressing gaps in the network, encourages active transportation and improved community health, and provides more transportation options. Their installation may also involve paving existing gravel shoulders, disturbance to vegetation, the relocation of utility poles, and possible retaining walls.
The map below shows areas where bike lanes will be installed as part of this project ('new bike lanes') and where we are seeking community feedback about proposed bike lanes.
What is your preference for the proposed bike lane(s) on Barton Drive between Brede and Pontiac? (marked in yellow on the map above)
The map below shows the existing sidewalk system.
The map below shows areas where sidewalks are proposed as part of this project.
Please indicate your attitude toward installing sidewalk at each of the proposed sidewalk zones.
Zone 1 - Brede to Pontiac (marked in blue on the map above): This area is identified in the city's Capital Improvement Plan and has a sidewalk prioritization rating of mid/high. Per city code, adjacent property owners be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 2 - M-14 to 221 Barton (marked in pink on the map above): Staff has received a petition from residents in this area requesting sidewalk installation. Per city code, adjacent property owners would be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 3 - Barton and Starwick (marked in yellow on the map above): This sidewalk is proposed as part of an intersection reconfiguration, requested by Safe Routes to School (SRTS). Per city code, adjacent property owners would be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 4 - 221 Barton to Brede (marked in green): This would only be considered if Zone 2 is also installed; subject to technical feasibility. This sidewalk is along the rear of the lot, the City does not typically assess adjacent property owners to pay for sidewalk installation in those instances.
Changes to intersection layout can improve safety, improve visibility, reduce speeds and reduce paved surface area.
This draft concept shows the improvements being considered for the Pontiac and Barton intersection.
What is your preference at the Barton and Pontiac intersection?
If you have any additional feedback or comments about this project please contact Project Manager Jane K. Allen by email at [email protected] or call 734-794-6410 ext. 43678.
What is a disruptive statement?
A statement
containing personal attacks, profanity, commercial advertising or content which is entirely off-topic, and/or
from a user who has falsified their registration information with the intent to post multiple statements in one topic or to misrepresent their city of residence.
Why does Open Town Hall monitor for disruptive statements?
OpenGov is a non-partisan company dedicated to building public trust in government and broadening civic engagement. Many people will not participate if the forum has disruptive statements.
Does Open Town Hall find many disruptive statements?
No. Disruptive statements are quite rare - less than one in a thousand statements are disruptive.
What does Open Town Hall do if they find a disruptive statement?
Open Town Hall
moves the statement to a different web page,
describes the problem in an email to the author, and
invites the author to change the statement.
Does Open Town Hall ever edit or delete statements?
Never. Only the statement's author can edit or delete a statement.
If I disagree with someone, can I post my opinion?
Yes. Open Town Hall encourages open dialog which, by necessity, includes disagreements.
How do I know if my statement is a 'disagreement' or a 'personal attack'?
Personal attacks are disparaging remarks which impute motives to a person's action. Statements of fact, or of your own opinion are generally not personal attacks.
Here are some examples of statements which are, and are not, personal attacks.
Personal Attack
Not A Personal Attack
He lied.
He said he did X, but in fact he did Y.
She misrepresented the truth.
I don't trust her.
He is greedy.
He is making plenty of money.
It is merely a power play on her part.
She will announce her candidacy soon.
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Do you live or own property near the project area (Barton Drive from M-14 to Pontiac)?
How do you currently use the Barton Drive corridor? (M-14 to Pontiac) (check all that apply)
How would you like to use the Barton Drive corridor? (M-14 to Pontiac) (check all that apply)
How important is it to make road changes along Barton Drive that improve conditions for people biking and walking? Check the box that most closely represents your view.
How important is it to make road changes along Barton Drive that improve conditions for people driving? Check the box that most closely represents your view.
What part of this project are you most interested in? (choose 2)
What is your preference for the proposed bike lane(s) on Barton Drive between Brede and Pontiac? (marked in yellow on the map above)
Zone 1 - Brede to Pontiac (marked in blue on the map above): This area is identified in the city's Capital Improvement Plan and has a sidewalk prioritization rating of mid/high. Per city code, adjacent property owners be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 2 - M-14 to 221 Barton (marked in pink on the map above): Staff has received a petition from residents in this area requesting sidewalk installation. Per city code, adjacent property owners would be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 3 - Barton and Starwick (marked in yellow on the map above): This sidewalk is proposed as part of an intersection reconfiguration, requested by Safe Routes to School (SRTS). Per city code, adjacent property owners would be responsible for the full cost of the installation.
Zone 4 - 221 Barton to Brede (marked in green): This would only be considered if Zone 2 is also installed; subject to technical feasibility. This sidewalk is along the rear of the lot, the City does not typically assess adjacent property owners to pay for sidewalk installation in those instances.
What is your preference at the Barton and Pontiac intersection?