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
Ann Arbor Connector Feasibility Study
The Ann Arbor Transportation Plan Update completed in May 2009 identified key transportation concepts to support future growth in the city. One concept was the need for a “connector” to link proposed commuter rail stations planned for the Detroit to Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor to Howell commuter rail lines. Another concept involved potential “signature” transit corridors which would have high quality, high frequency transit service to enable higher density housing and employment concentrations. The Connector Feasibility Study is intended to link the “connector” and “signature” transit corridor concepts and evaluate the feasibility of advanced transit options for the city. Click Here for more information on the Ann Arbor Connector Feasability Study.
Fuller Road Station
FRS is an Intermodal Transportation Center. The City Council approved Fuller Road Station Master Concept Plan report includes several components: a train station; rail platforms; associated drop-off and short-term parking areas; areas defined for taxi operation and corporate shuttle vehicles; a major bus transit center including eight or nine bus bays to accommodate AATA, University of Michigan (UM) and over-the-road transit vehicles; a full service bicycle station including opportunities for bike storage and shower and changing facilities for bicyclists; a pedestrian skywalk linking to the UM medical center; consideration for a link to proposed future transit service identified as “Signature Service” in the Plan; improved shared-use pathways creating links to Fuller Park Pool, the Border to Border (B2B) system and the path system along Fuller Road; and parking for up to 1,600 vehicles.
The Phase One Concept Plan is currently in the design phase. The phase one project includes a bicycle storage area; a covered bus transit waiting area; covered bus platforms for up to five Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA), UM and over-the-road carrier buses; enhanced non-motorized paths; adjustments to Fuller Road crossovers to access the facility; and parking both in the Intermodal Facility and a small remaining surface lot that will be the location of the future train station and drop-off loop. Click Here for more information on the Fuller Road Station.
Plans Completed
2009 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 has prepared an update to the Transportation Plan. The update considers the effects of changes in growth patterns and development in order to prepare recommendations to meet transportation needs and the goals of the community well into the future. The plan is mindful of previous findings and recommendations for the transportation system, and works 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, Click Here to view the project website.
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 created 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.
Updated June 25, 2010
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