AUDIO: Kalamazoo expanding “Streets for All” program

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo city commissioners took two more steps in expanding the city’s “Streets for All” program last night.

They approved a contract to add bike lanes to Lovell Avenue, to link the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College campuses with downtown.

They also hired a consultant to come up with a safety action plan, both first steps in the larger project, which is being funded by a federal grant.

In a lengthy briefing during yesterday’s afternoon session, city engineer George Waring said they aren’t just trying to make life easier for pedestrians, it’s really a matter of life and death.

Waring says some of the things they may try may not work here.

The proposals also got strong support from community members and Western Michigan University.

Both items passed unanimously.