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Have you been one of the drivers who has gotten a ticket on Washtenaw, Pacard or Jackson Rd in December and January? Maybe you've just been in one of those areas and noticed more police . It's not a coincidence. In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, the City of Ann Arbor has announced the establishment of three new traffic safety corridors as part of its Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2025.
The Ann Arbor Police Department, in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Transportation Department, has identified these corridors based on comprehensive crash data from 2019 to 2024. The selected areas have experienced higher incidences of severe traffic incidents. The initiative went into effect December 4th. 2424, there will be an increased focus on enforcing traffic laws in the following corridors that started :
Washtenaw Corridor: Extending from Geddes Avenue to Huron Parkway.
Packard Corridor: Stretching from Fifth Avenue to Turnberry Drive.
Jackson Corridor: Covering the area from Burwood Avenue to Gralake Avenue.
Speeding significantly contributes to the severity of traffic crashes. To mitigate this, the city urges all road users to adhere to safety laws and adopt responsible practices, including:
Maintaining safe speeds.
Allowing a minimum of 5 feet when passing cyclists.
Avoiding the use of phones while driving.
Never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks.
Observing all traffic signals, with red meaning a complete stop.
Ann Arbor Police Officer Kasey Whitford emphasized the initiative's intent, stating, "Far too often, we're seeing high speeds and distracted driving cause serious crashes in our community. We believe creating these safety corridors will make traveling in Ann Arbor safer. Our goal isn't to increase tickets given out by officers, but rather to change driving behavior."
Vision Zero is a multinational effort that began in Sweden in the late 1990s, aiming to end traffic-related fatalities and injuries while promoting safe, equitable mobility worldwide. Cities implementing Vision Zero policies have reported reductions in traffic deaths and injuries.
Residents are encouraged to report non-emergency traffic issues through the city's official channel at a2gov.org/trafficcomplaint.
By fostering a culture of safe driving and strict adherence to traffic laws, Ann Arbor moves closer to its Vision Zero goal, ensuring safer streets for all.
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