Complete Michigan Streets

2:55 pm PST, Nov 14, Gary Howe, Michigan

11:22 am PDT, Oct 27, Doug Arenberg, Michigan
The condition of the streets and county roads is critical to safety of Michigan cyclists and pedestrians. Obesity in this state in particular is at epidemic proportions and making roads more accessible to riders and walkers is a necessary prerequisite to addressing this major public health problem.

University of Michigan Medical School, Wolverine Sports Club.

7:42 am PDT, Oct 22, Ossie Weinert, Michigan
I try and walk or bicycle to work and to run my errands, so complete streets is a safety issue for me.

9:25 am PDT, Oct 21, Brad Reuben, Michigan
More bicycle-friendly streets are a win-win for everyone. It will encourage more cyclists to get out and ride, and will increase cycling awareness for everyone else.

4:35 pm PDT, Oct 19, Sherie Anderson, Michigan

9:25 am PDT, Oct 12, Name not displayed, Michigan
I often use a bicycle for transportation. Streets need to be designed for us too!

4:54 am PDT, Oct 11, SHERYL GROW, Michigan
NOT ONLY WILL THIS CREATE A SAFE ENVIORNMENT, IT MAY ALSO ENCOURAAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND A GENERAL SENSE OF WELL BEING.

6:43 pm PDT, Oct 6, Bruce Klein-Wassink, Michigan
We need more bike lanes and bike trails for everyone.

1:34 pm PDT, Oct 6, Name not displayed, Michigan
When I ride my bicycle, I am always careful and aware of my surroundings. However, many automobile and truck drivers do not pay attention to their surroundings. I have had many near misses and would prefer the streets be made safe for everyone. Riding the sidewalk is not an option.

10:23 am PDT, Oct 6, Dale Phelps, Michigan
because we have problems as a country. Global warming, obesity, and congestion. Using a bicycle, or walking, attack all of these issues. the biggest reason people don't commute or use their bikes is because it is dangerous when there is no room for bikes and peds.

Village Bike & Fitness

10:22 am PDT, Oct 6, Jeralyn Bohms, Michigan
My husband would ride his moped to work in the neighboring town, saving us money on gas and saving some carbon emissions for the environment. However, it's a Michigan highway through the country, with narrow shoulders. While mopeds are allowed on the road, they have a speed limit of 45 mph. With cars and trucks speeding along at 60 or faster, it's dangerous. As a school teacher, he would also leave before dawn, which only increases the problems. The people of Michigan want to use safe, efficient alternative transportation. Without making an effort to improve roads, any support from the legislature would only be lip service.

4:08 pm PDT, Oct 4, Paul Pasanen, Michigan

7:37 pm PDT, Oct 3, Russell Clubine, Michigan

4:48 am PDT, Sep 30, Raymond Danford, Michigan
This is the future. It combines the need to be green with the need to be more fit! let's get on with the future!

7:15 am PDT, Sep 29, Name not displayed, Michigan
While most seasoned bicyclists use proper road etiquette, most motorists are frustrated with riders on the roads. If the shoulders of the roads were better paved for bicyclists, there would be more room to "share the road" and hopefully, in turn, minimize the risk of road rage and/or accidents.

10:13 am PDT, Sep 28, Nicole Brooks, Michigan
Complete streets are important to me because I am a walker and a bicyclist also at the end of our street is a school for which there are no sidewalks on either side of the road and there are motorists continually speeding down the road.

5:31 am PDT, Sep 25, Judy Macklem, Michigan
I bike and walk a lot. The roads are not safe for bikes due to the narrowness or unavailability of bike lanes. This is a safety issue for bicyclists and pedestrians. Please act. Thank you

1:34 pm PDT, Sep 24, Lawrence Macklem, Michigan
I run many errands via bicycle and am an avid recreational cyclist. We need complete streets to make bicycling safe and efficient.

4:40 pm PDT, Sep 19, Name not displayed, Michigan
I believe everyone should be able to use our streets regardless of how they are moving from place to place.

6:58 pm PDT, Sep 18, Christopher Conn, Michigan

7:52 pm PDT, Sep 17, Everett Keyser, Michigan

5:40 pm PDT, Sep 17, Donald Noble, Michigan
So we can ride our bikes safely and enjoy the ride.

9:55 am PDT, Sep 16, Jim Moore, Michigan
We need safe mobility options for all modes of travel - bikes, peds, wheelchairs, walkers, cars, buses...

Disability Network/ Northern Michigan

8:12 am PDT, Sep 16, Norberto Guzman, Michigan
for my health and quality time with my grand kids.

11:19 am PDT, Sep 11, Amanda LaBarge, Michigan
I am a biclylist commuter and some roads are very unsafe for me. I think it would benefit the environment if more roads were made safe for bicyclists therefore allowing more people to utilize their bike as a means of transportation. This is especially important in rural michigan where some 2 lane roads are barely big enough for 2 cars let alone pedistrians or biclyclists.

6:05 pm PDT, Sep 8, Dan Dalquist, Michigan

11:58 am PDT, Sep 8, Gerald Kuchera, Michigan
I believe there must be space allotted for the safe use of bicycles on our michigan roads for commuting and recreation. This will give us all more options to travel throughout our beautiful state. It will also encourage tourism, and save gasoline for those who chose to commute via bicycle!

9:40 am PDT, Sep 8, Irvin Smith, Michigan
I want to ride my bike and complete streets makes it easier and less stressful and increases my satisfaction with the city.

1:30 pm PDT, Sep 4, Lindsey DesArmo, Michigan
Improving roads will make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. Having appropriate infrastructure will encourage more riding and walking which in turn will positively affect overall health and sustainability initiatives!

4:41 pm PDT, Sep 2, Erin Byrge, Michigan

5:48 am PDT, Sep 2, Emily Meyerson, Michigan

9:20 pm PDT, Sep 1, Sandy Barringer, Michigan
Complete Streets are important to me because cycling is the main method I use to get around, and Michigan streets and roads are mainly designed for cars, making it extremely hazardous for walkers, cyclists, seniors trying to the cross street, people in wheel chains, motorcyclists. And many motorists have come to believe that the road belongs only to them and everyone else needs to get out of their way. This attitude needs to change through driver education, and learning that cyclists, motorized wheel chairs, and others have a legal right to use the roads also. It's the law. But, designing the streets for everyone's use will be a big step forward in making the streets usable for everyone and reducing the casualties caused by negligent motorists.

League of Michigan Bicyclists

5:46 pm PDT, Sep 1, David Carris, Michigan
One thing michigan lacks is community transportation. What a way for michigan to transform, A Moblie Michigan on the move.

7:30 pm PDT, Aug 27, Marjorie Hunter, Michigan
Biking is a wonderful form of transportation, and exercise! But most Michigan roads are too narrow and hazardous to ride, and most drivers are too disrespectful & rude to bikers! The roads need to be constructed so all can use them safely without fear of risking life and limb!

10:44 am PDT, Aug 25, Erin Starrs, Michigan
The roads are terrible, it's hard on our cars anour roads are a joke to out-of-towners. When I travel, I am always amazed by the roadways in other states... if they can do it so can we!

8:26 am PDT, Aug 24, Kim Dewey, Michigan

4:10 pm PDT, Aug 22, Everett Keyser, Michigan
I have lost 35 pounds since I started riding my bike again last year. It is a great way to get around and having safe roadways is just one less obstacle to being healthy.

3:25 pm PDT, Aug 22, Rex Roof, Michigan
I'm concerned about safety for cyclists.

2:08 pm PDT, Aug 22, Elisha Stock, Michigan
I love biking but it is often dangerous where I am because there are no bike lanes on any of the roads!

7:39 pm PDT, Aug 21, Christopher Barnett, Michigan

9:44 am PDT, Aug 21, Nick Fochtman, Michigan

2:11 pm PDT, Aug 20, Gregg Robinson, Michigan
I believe in the importance of designated bikeways, where possible, for all communities over a certain size and population density. Come on....they are easy to create! All one needs is paint.

5:17 pm PDT, Aug 19, David Buick, Michigan

1:41 pm PDT, Aug 19, Matthew McGough, Michigan
I have been a bike commuter for many years now. I believe the poor design and maintenance of Michigan roads makes bike commuting too intimidating for all but the most determined riders. Car / bike conflicts are almost unavoidable given the lack of bike-lanes or paved shoulders, not to mention hazardous storm-drains, pot-holes etc. It's almost funny that a law was passed allowing Michigan to levy a fine on motorists who hit a cyclist, when the States roads are such a contributing factor.

6:39 pm PDT, Aug 18, Rick Lutke, Michigan
I believe that both the drivers and I are more relaxed when sharing a road that is clearly marked with a bike lane. More bike lanes will bring out more cyclist. More people regularly exercising has to help our communities.

7:30 pm PDT, Aug 17, Michael Hormel, Michigan
We need complete streets so there isn't the ridiculous line of idling vehicles waiting to pick up kids after school who could be riding bikes and getting some exercise! Also, so people can run errands, ride to work, go to events etc. without having to use vehicles, to lessen global warming pollution... the list is endless....

No

1:40 pm PDT, Aug 17, Priscilla Rzadkowolski, Michigan
Allowing us to safely reach our destination while cycling or walking is important for our health and the health of future generations! Let's encourage physical activity to be the norm!

10:58 am PDT, Aug 17, Name not displayed, Michigan
I'm an avid bicycle rider that would like to see our roads designed to allow optimum safety for bicycle riders!

10:03 am PDT, Aug 17, Florence Trevino, Michigan
Sustaining our environment for safe bike riding means putting an effort into maintaining our bike routes and roads. Biking is becoming the next means of transportation for many, not only as a way to help reduce our air emissions but also to keep fit. It is imperative that we keep our bike routes sound and make it safe for all bicyclists to be able to enjoy their ride wherever they may be commuting to for work or leisure.

7:52 am PDT, Aug 14, Name not displayed, Michigan

7:21 am PDT, Aug 14, Stan McCoy, Michigan
Get healthy, stay safe!

8:06 pm PDT, Aug 13, Richard Williams, Michigan
Wow! Think of the cost savings and lower CO2 levels if we are able to walk, bike, etc. in performing our daily tasks.

League of Michigan Bicyclists, Wolverine Sports Club, Clinton River Riders.

7:38 am PDT, Aug 13, Natalie Sampson, Michigan
School of Public Health, University of Michigan

4:41 am PDT, Aug 13, Steven A. Roach, Michigan
Complete streets provides a comprehensive planning structure that recognizes that needs and importance of alternate transportation, both public and private. Importantly, it improves communities by making outside space inviting and friendly to use, whether on two feet or two wheels.

1:02 pm PDT, Aug 12, Janine Sinno, Michigan

7:27 am PDT, Aug 12, Keven Mosley-Koehler, Michigan
Non motorized transportation is part of the solution to creating environments that promote health, prosperity, and well-being for individuals and communities.

Washtenaw County Public Health

6:31 am PDT, Aug 12, Jason Ball, Michigan

5:45 am PDT, Aug 12, Sharon Byrne, Michigan

9:01 pm PDT, Aug 11, David Mansfield, Michigan
It would be good for the environment, physical fitness, and economy and help keep health care cost down.