2022 Sidewalks The Foundation for Excellence will again invest $1 million in sidewalks in 2022 to add or repair more than 17,000 feet of sidewalk.
2022 Street Projects Summary In 2022 we’ll see more projects to preserve our local streets, critical investments in our utilities, and the first transformational project on a formerly Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) street.
Church & Hopkins Street Improvements Project to improve storm water infrastructure and repave the roadway in the project area.
Factory Street Bike Lanes Factory Street will be striped this summer to mark vehicle lanes, bike lanes, and on-street parking areas.
Farmer's Market Improvements Phase I When the Market on Bank Street reopens in 2022, it will have new and improved vendor space, more restrooms, better parking, and it will be connected to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail!
Fulford Street Bike Lanes Fulford Street will be striped this summer to mark vehicle lanes, bike lanes, and on-street parking areas.
Intersection Safety Improvements New safety measures will be installed at intersections throughout the city. Audible pedestrian speakers and improved crosswalk markings will be added at 40 signalized intersections and traffic signal backplates and span wire tethers will be added at 44.
KDPS Station #2 A new public safety station is under construction to replace Station #2, which was built as a fire station in 1952. It will primarily serve the Edison and Milwood neighborhoods.
Kilgore Road Resurfacing Milling and resurfacing of Kilgore Road between Oakland and Westnedge, with pedestrian improvements, increased bike lane width, and narrower vehicle lanes.
Lake Street Bridge Resurfacing, weatherproofing, and other maintenance on the Lake Street bridge over Portage Creek to preserve and prolong its life.