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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 17h

Oh man, sorry to hear that. But I totally agree with that statement. We aren’t serious enough about it. But it’s definitely a choice.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 17h

I want to agree with you, but people who are actually trying to get somewhere on their bike (not just casual riding) won't go to the trouble to take the bridge. They will stay on the street, and it will remain dangerous. We have to stop worrying about making things inconvenient for cars.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 18h

This is dumb. Don't build this. Build real bike and pedestrian infrastructure at grade. This is just car infrastructure disguised as bike and pedestrian infrastructure. #a2council

Plans for pedestrian bridge over Ann Arbor’s Main Street get $1M boost

"It gets us over a third of the way to the $2.8 million needed for this phase of the project," said Cynthia VanRenterghem, Treeline Conservancy executive director for development.

www.mlive.com

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 20h

I've been thinking about loading up my pockets with rocks when I go walking around Ann Arbor. You know, just in case.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 21h

Again, the solutions here are simple, but we refuse to implement them. We (local gov't) prioritize cars over people.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 21h

I was in the pedestrian refuge, with the lights flashing, stepped out to cross the other half of the road, and had to jump back. 3 of the 4 lanes had cars stopped, and another car, blasted through the crossing at much higher than the speed limit (which is 45 and already ridiculous).

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 21h

#a2council
Walking home from the UM W Soccer game last week, and had to cross AA-Saline Rd in the dark around 9:30pm. I hit the beg button for the flashers. I counted 12 cars that went through without slowing down, and another almost hit me WHILE I WAS CROSSING @crashesinannarbor.bsky.social

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remember, whenever you hear that “speed wasn’t a factor” in a deadly crash, what they mean is that the car involved wasn’t technically speeding. At least “not by much.” It presumes that the speed limit wasn’t too high to begin with.

When it comes to death from collisions, SPEED IS ALWAYS a factor.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 21h

Preach! #a2council

Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 21h

i know politicians don't want to hear it - but if you actually want more family sized homes, the answer isn't increased FAR - it's legalizing taller point access blocks, and not limiting the number of instances per lot.

www.archdaily.com/1034936/50-s...

50 Social Housing Units – DE PEUS A TERRA i el cap pels núvols / Miel Arquitectos + MARMOLBRAVO + MADhel

Completed in 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Jose Hevia. DE PEUS A TERRA (i el cap pels núvols) is a building with 50 social housing units in the Bon Pastor neighborhood of Barcelona, where common...

www.archdaily.com

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 7d

#a2council

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 8d

Interestingly, the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, who had previously opposed the infrastructure, eventually reversed their position and became one of the city’s most vocal cycling proponents—calling protected bike lanes “the way of the future” and a “win–win–win for all users”.

People of all ages and abilities ride bicycles on protected cycling infrastructure on the streets of Downtown Vancouver.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 10d

This can be fixed. We just need people to care more about people than they do about cars.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 13d

We really need to be able to build single stair buildings over 3 stories, but that is an issue that needs to be fixed by the state rather than the city. I am already in Jason Morgan's ear about this, and he's receptive. Make sure you let him know you support increased heights for single stair bldgs.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 24d

Yeah, weird how intelligently designing roads could actually benefit everyone.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 24d

I’m on the train about to depart #Annecy to return to Paris and then to fly back home to #AnnArbor. Annecy is roughly the size of Ann Arbor, and has a great bus system, incredible, complete #bike infrastructure, and an active train station to take you anywhere. Wishing I didn’t have to go home. 😢

Looking down the canal in Annecy, the buildings of the old town lining the sides. A mountain peeking out beyond the buildings.

The bike trail as it leaves Annecy, with trees, lake, and mountains in the background. A e-bike in the foreground.

Looking down the street of the old town with cafes along both sides, full of diners during dinner time. The mountains are visible beyond the buildings in the evening light.

A look from our train through the window showing the bustling street and an electric bus.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 24d

#a2council

20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 24d

2 years of default urban/village 20mph in Wales has resulted in over 1,000 fewer killed or injured. The data shows a 25% reduction in casualties on the 20/30mph roads. Drivers gain with damage risk, crashes and premiums down. Well done Wales. bit.ly/4ppl030

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · 27d

Hey @kitszn.bsky.social 👀

AFC Ann Arbor @afcannarbor.com · 27d

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#COYMO #AnnArbor

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More Neighbors Ann Arbor @moreneighborsa2.org · 29d

We are kicking off Neighborhood Week TODAY AT 2PM! Our volunteers will help you craft and deliver a badass public comment. If you want, we'll assign a buddy to give 1:1 advice.

There's also a preview of all this week's events!

Register for the Zoom link and other events (see 🧵 below)! #A2Council

Neighbors for More Neighbors A2 members showing City Council examples of unobtrusive housing that they would be discouraging by passing a resolution about the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Our lobbying, including public comments, improved the resolution before it was passed. Photo Credit: Kevin Meerschaert / 89.1 WEMU.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Sep 14

Watching @afcannarbor.com alum Jayde Rivière for Manchester United today vs London City Lionesses in Bromley. Fun game!

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Sep 10

Flying out tonight to take my kiddo to their first year at the @guildhallschool.bsky.social, housed (partially) in the Barbican! It really is an amazing place in an incredible city.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m not intending to sound combative at all, but bad driving can easily be prevented with good road design. It’s been shown to work all over the world.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Sep 9

We redesign the roads. We take things that work in other places and we implement them. None of this is rocket science. When this stretch of road was being redesigned, I lobbied for raised intersections/continuous sidewalks, and a road design that would slow cars. It fell on deaf ears.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Sep 9

Walking past Lawton Elementary this morning, I watched two cars roll through a stop sign, and another one stop in the crosswalk. Are we ever going to actually take action, or are we just going to pretend we care about safety of pedestrians and school children? #a2council

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Aug 22

Or replace the extra car lanes with bioswales.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm saying get ride of a car lane on each side, and expand the bike lanes.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Aug 22

I wouldn't sacrifice the empty space, I would sacrifice the second vehicle lane on each side. We don't need two lanes of traffic each way. Especially if we create the opportunities for these other modes of transportation.

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Jamey Amrine @jamrine.bsky.social · Aug 22

And how about only one lane of cars in each direction?

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