I-94 BL Repaving Segment Alternatives

Alternatives considered were:

Segment 2

• Alternative A: Replace In Kind  
• Alternative B: Single Bus-lane Repurposing  
• Alternative D: Single-lane Reduction and Bike Lane 
• Alternative C: Single-lane Reduction  

Segment 3

• Alternative A: Replace In Kind  
• Alternative B1: Bus Lanes Repurposing  
• Alternative B2: Single Bus-lane Reduction  
• Alternative C: Single-lane Reduction and Bike Lanes 
• Alternative D: Single-lane Reduction 

At the in-person open house between 30 and 40 people attended and 25 people indicated their preferred design using stickers. For segment 2, 23 people selected Alternative B, 4 people selected Alternative D, 1 of person selected Alternative C. For segment 3, 23 people selected alternative B2: single bus-lane reduction.

During the thirty-day comment period, over 230 people shared their preference on the proposed roadway design alternatives. 89% of people selected either in-favor or somewhat in-favor of the bus lane option in segment two. In segment three, 91% of people selected either in-favor or somewhat in-favor of the dual bus lanes option. This compares to 6% of people selecting replace-in-kind for both segments, two and three.

As of July 2026, MDOT pursuing the roadway design centered on the bus lanes alternative. MDOT understands the critical role Washtenaw Avenue plays as a commuter thoroughfare for the city, medical center, and University of Michigan and although the project’s scope and funding do not allow for roadway widening or real estate purchases, it will include important elements to balance traffic flow, including a continuous two-way left-turn lane between South University Avenue and Tuomy Road. Incorporating a transit-oriented alternative along Washtenaw Avenue and Huron Street maximizes the overall person-throughput of the roadway.