VISION Woodward will be a complete that provides safe and efficient means of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return.

MISSION All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is significantly completed by 2025. WOODWARD AT A GLANCE... RECOMMENDED ELEMENTS FOR WOODWARD AVENUE Woodward Avenue is an iconic urban scenic byway and the spine of the Detroit metropolitan region that traverses eleven communities from Downtown Detroit to the of Pontiac. Woodward Avenue is Street Trees Zone On-Street Parking perhaps the most critical corridor in the region and state as 1 in 10 A consistent layout of street planting will bring order to Woodward Avenue and create Providing ample space within the will synthesize a variety of activities, Maintaining on-street parking spaces (where feasible) will increase the viability of Michiganders live along Woodward Avenue. It also represents the spaces that will improve each neighborhood’s identity. The proper design of irrigation including the movement of and outdoor dining/retail operations. Enhanced business along the corridor and will have a calming effect on adjacent general “” of many corridor communities, including Detroit, and establishment of landscape maintenance protocols will help street trees to reach pedestrian crossings with extensions and pedestrian refuge islands (where feasible) purpose . Highland Park, Ferndale, and Pontiac. maturity. Mature plantings in ordered, urban streetscapes exude a sense of calm and at mid-block locations and major intersections will improve connectivity and safety for stability. Street trees will also provide environmental benefits and assist in calming pedestrians throughout the corridor. The future Woodward Avenue vision paints a picture of a livable, traffic. walkable, pedestrian, and transit-friendly multi-modal corridor. Building upon the future rapid transit, it aims to create a different future for Woodward Avenue that focuses on being a safe, secure, stable, well-linked, and economically stimulated place for its communities.

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OAK Branding Cycle Tracks Stormwater Management MAPLE Building on the brand established by the Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) will Raised cycle tracks will be constructed adjacent to but will be delineated from Streetscape vegetation will be designed and programmed to filter stormwater from provide consistency and recognition throughout the corridor, further enhancing its sense of pedestrian zones by unique paving colors or materials. Raised facilities will foster impervious surfaces. These elements improve the aesthetics of the street and will act as 14 MILE place. This brand can be applied to signage, wayfinding, kiosks, and many other elements. a greater sense of safety for less advanced cyclists and also reduce maintenance buffers between different modes of travel. challenges 13 MILE

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MANCHESTER Mixed-Use Development Furnishing Rapid Transit WEBB/WOODLAND Complete streets will produce greater volumes of all types of travel, providing the Streetscape elements, such as lighting, benches, trash receptacles, informational kiosks, Two rapid transit systems, M-1 Rail (in construction) and Woodward Avenue bus rapid foundation for intensified private development that combines uses. Ground floor retail bike share facilities, and many others, will have a powerful effect on the identity of the transit (BRT) (planned), will provide premium transit service throughout the corridor and CLAIRMOUNT/OWEN with a high percentage of windows can help activate the street. corridor if designed as a unified brand. are projected to serve over 40,000 users each day.

GRAND AMTRAK I-94 AMSTERDAM FERRY WARREN WOODWARD AVENUE BRT CANFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WILL MLK FURTHER ANALYZE ALIGNMENTS I-75 TEMPLE SOUTH OF GRAND FOXTOWN GRAND CIRCUS PARK GRAND CIRCUS PARK ROSA PARKS TRANSIT CENTER CAMPUS MARTIUS JEFFERSON CONGRESS

M-1 RAIL ALIGNMENT M-1 RAIL STATION (COMBINED CENTER PLATFORM FOR NB AND SB VEHICLES) BRT ALIGNMENT M-1 RAIL STATION (SEPARATE SIDE PLATFORMS FOR NB AND SB VEHICLES) BIKE LANES BRT STATION MID-BLOCK RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between Jefferson and Grand Boulevard, vehicle travel lanes will be impacted by RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; the construction of the M-1 Rail streetcar lines, which will primarily operate in builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. curbside lanes until just before Grand Boulevard when the streetcar transitions to Shared streetcar-vehicle lanes will provide premium transit in this segment center-running operations. The existing nine (9) vehicle travel lanes will be reduced to seven (7), two (2) of which will share space with the streetcar. This MISSION reduction allows for wider sidewalks, the inclusion of on-street parking along the PEDESTRIAN ZONE All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances eastern edge of the street, and a median within the center turn-. Wide sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, COMPLETE STREETS and pedestrian refuge islands the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is significantly completed by 2025. Planned bicycle facilities on Cass Avenue (one block west of Woodward Avenue) JEFFERSON AVE. TO GRAND BOULEVARD will serve the corridor. Cass Avenue was chosen to accomodate bicycle facilities ON-STREET PARKING due to concerns over bicycle safety associated with the streeetcar tracks and will On-street, parallel parking accomodated on the east edge of the street EXISTING CONDITIONS still allow space for future bus rapid transit (BRT) along Cass Avenue.

The width and character of Woodward Avenue is fairly consistent within this The pedestrian zone within this segment is recommended to include sidewalks on FURNISHING segment of the corridor. Within Downtown Detroit (south of Park Avenue), each side of the street at least 14’ in width. Sidewalks will be constructed with Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining, bike share facilities, and M-1 Rail stations wider sidewalks have been implemented that include the use of higher quality enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall design of the corridor, materials, planters, street trees, and furnishings. Vehicle travel lanes within this although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. segment have been reduced from seven (7) to four (4). Continental crosswalk Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” bars design (12” bars perpendicular to the path of travel) is used within this segment STREET TREES perpendicular to the path of travel), and may be further accented with colored Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart at most intersections and mid-block locations. On-street parking is provided in paint. select locations throughout this segment. Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more Extending from the northern portion of Downtown Detroit (north of Park Avenue) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart and into Midtown and New Center, nine (9) vehicle travel lanes including a designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the center-turn lane and narrower sidewalks make up the 110’ right-of-way. and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and Throughout most of this segment, some street trees and lighting are provided plants that help filter stormwater. within the sidewalk. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to delineate M BRANDING 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most intersections and Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, mid-block locations. On-street parking is provided throughout the entire although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: JEFFERSON TO GRAND SEGMENT COMMUNITY wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. Detroit RIGHT-OF-WAY = 120’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between Grand Boulevard and McNichols , the existing seven (7) vehicle RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; travel lanes will be reduced to four (4). This reduction allows for dedicated transit builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. lanes physically separated from vehicle travel lanes and two-way raised cycle Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment tracks on each side of the street. MISSION The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated CYCLE TRACKS All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances within space from the existing sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 1’ buffer and COMPLETE STREETS curb will separate cycle tracks from vehicular traffic the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is only lanes, delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and significantly completed by 2025. bicycle lane word, symbol and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 1’ buffer GRAND BOULEVARD TO MCNICHOLS RD. and curb will separate cycle tracks from vehicular traffic. The cycle tracks will PEDESTRIAN ZONE begin north of Grand Boulevard and be linked directly to planned bicycle facilities Reconstructed sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian crossings EXISTING CONDITIONS on Cass Avenue. This segment, between Grand Boulevard and McNichols Road, represents the narrowest right-of-way along the entire Woodward Avenue corridor. The The remaining space from the existing sidewalk will accommodate the FURNISHING right-of-way is 100’, consisting of seven (7) vehicle travel lanes including a pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be constructed with enhanced finishes and Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor center turn-lane and 14‘ sidewalks on both sides of the street. Throughout most materials consistent with the overall design of the corridor, although unique of this segment, some street trees and lighting are provided within the sidewalk. patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Continental crosswalk On-street parking is not specifically delineated in this segment, but the outside design will be used for all crosswalks (12” bars perpendicular to the path of travel) lane is generally used for this purpose. Transverse crosswalk design (12” STORMWATER MANAGEMENT and may be further accented with colored paint. Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most intersections and mid-block locations. Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. M BRANDING SEGMENT COMMUNITIES Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand Detroit and Highland Park wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: GRAND TO MCNICHOLS RIGHT-OF-WAY = 100’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between McNichols Road and 8 Mile Road, the existing ten (10) vehicle travel RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; lanes will be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this segment to be builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. redesigned as a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated transit lanes Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment physically separated from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and on-street parking on MISSION both sides of the street separated from traffic by an 8’ landscaped median. CYCLE TRACKS Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated significantly completed by 2025. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, MCNICHOLS ROAD TO 8 MILE ROAD delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane PEDESTRIAN ZONE word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking.

This segment, between McNichols Road and 8 Mile Road, represents the The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be FURNISHING beginning of the widest right-of-way along the Woodward Avenue corridor. The constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities right-of-way is 200’, consisting of ten (10) vehicle travel lanes, a wide median, design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify and 6’ sidewalks on both sides of the street. Throughout most of this segment, this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” some street trees and lighting are provided within the sidewalk. On-street bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored parking is provided in select locations throughout this segment along the east STREET TREES paint. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart edge of the street. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most intersections and Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more mid-block locations. than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in STORMWATER MANAGEMENT designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart SEGMENT COMMUNITY sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and Detroit plants that help filter stormwater.

M BRANDING Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: MCNICHOLS TO 8 MILE RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between 8 Mile Road and Oakridge Avenue, the existing eight (8) vehicle travel RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; lanes will be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this segment to be builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. redesigned as a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated transit lanes Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment physically separated from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and on-street parking on MISSION both sides of the street separated from traffic by an 8’ landscaped median. CYCLE TRACKS Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated significantly completed by 2025. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, 8 MILE ROAD TO OAKRIDGE AVENUE delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane PEDESTRIAN ZONE word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking.

This segment, between 8 Mile Road and Oakridge Avenue, is the first segment The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be FURNISHING within Oakland County, extending through the City of Ferndale from its southern constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities border with Detroit and its northern border with Pleasant Ridge. The Woodward design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify Avenue / 9 Mile represents the center of Downtown Ferndale, which this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” produces higher levels of pedestrian activity extending to downtown businesss bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored in each direction. The right-of-way is 200’, consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel STREET TREES paint. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart lanes, a wide median, and 6’ sidewalks on both sides of the street, although frequent curb extensions into the parking areas (primarily at crosswalks) Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more expand the sidewalk to 14’. Street trees and lighting are present within the than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in sidewalk and median for the entire segment. On-street parking is provided STORMWATER MANAGEMENT designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart throughout this segment along both edges of the street. Transverse crosswalk sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and design (12” parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within plants that help filter stormwater. this segment at most intersections and mid-block locations, while colored paint is used to delineate crosswalks at more prominent intersections (i.e. 9 Mile, M BRANDING Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand Fielding Street). although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, SEGMENT COMMUNITY wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within Ferndale ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 8 MILE TO OAKRIDGE RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between Oakridge Avenue and the area north of I-696, the existing eight (8) RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; vehicle travel lanes will be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. segment to be redesigned as a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment transit lanes physically separated from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and MISSION on-street parking on both sides of the street separated from traffic by an 8’ CYCLE TRACKS All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances landscaped median. Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is significantly completed by 2025. The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated OAKRIDGE AVE. TO WASHINGTON AVE. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, PEDESTRIAN ZONE delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking. This segment, between Oakridge Avenue and the area north of I-696 FURNISHING represents the segment that extends through the City of Pleasant Ridge from its The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities southern border with Ferndale to its northern border with Royal Oak. The constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall right-of-way is 200’, consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel lanes, a wide median, design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify and 6’ sidewalks on both sides of the street. Street trees and lighting are this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” present within the sidewalk and median for the entire segment. On-street STREET TREES bars perpendicular to the path of travel), and may be further accented with colored Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart parking is provided in select locations throughout this segment along the east paint. edge of the street. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most intersections and Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more mid-block locations. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the This segment includes the I-696/Woodward Avenue , which sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and presents a unique set of conditions for consideration. Please reference the plants that help filter stormwater. I-696 Interchange Study for a detailed complete streets strategy for this area. M BRANDING 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, SEGMENT COMMUNITY although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Pleasant Ridge Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: OAKRIDGE TO I-696 wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between the area north of I-696 and 11 Mile Road, the existing eight (8) vehicle RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; travel lanes will be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this segment to be builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. redesigned as a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated transit lanes Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment physically separated from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and on-street parking on MISSION both sides of the street separated from traffic by an 8’ landscaped median. CYCLE TRACKS Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated significantly completed by 2025. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, WASHINGTON AVENUE TO 11 MILE ROAD delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane PEDESTRIAN ZONE word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking.

This segment, between the area north of I-696 and 11 Mile, extends through the The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be FURNISHING southern portion of Royal Oak and Huntington Woods. The right-of-way is 200’, constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel lanes, a wide median, and 6’ sidewalks on design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify both sides of the street. Street trees and lighting are present within the sidewalk this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” and median in select locations throughout this segment. The space between bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored the sidewalk and vehicle travel lanes varies from block to block, including a STREET TREES paint. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart variety of conditions e.g. grass lawns, slip with parallel parking, and slip roads with angled parking. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in intersections and mid-block locations. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and SEGMENT COMMUNITIES plants that help filter stormwater. Huntington Woods and Royal Oak M BRANDING Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: I-696 TO 11 MILE RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between 11 Mile Road and 14 Mile Road, the existing eight (8) vehicle travel lanes RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; will be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this segment to be redesigned builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. as a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated transit lanes physically Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment separated from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and on-street parking on both sides of the MISSION street separated from traffic by an 8’ landscaped median. CYCLE TRACKS Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated significantly completed by 2025. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, 11 MILE ROAD TO 14 MILE ROAD delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane PEDESTRIAN ZONE word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking.

This segment, between the area north of I-696 and 11 Mile, extends through the The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be FURNISHING southern portion of Royal Oak and Huntington Woods. The right-of-way is 200’, constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel lanes, a wide median, and 6’ sidewalks on design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify both sides of the street. Street trees and lighting are present within the sidewalk this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” and median in select locations throughout this segment. The space between bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored the sidewalk and vehicle travel lanes varies from block to block, including a STREET TREES paint. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart variety of conditions e.g. grass lawns, slip roads with parallel parking, and slip roads with angled parking. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in intersections and mid-block locations. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and SEGMENT COMMUNITIES plants that help filter stormwater. Berkley and Royal Oak M BRANDING Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 11 MILE TO 14 MILE RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between 14 Mile Road and Quarton, the existing eight (8) vehicle travel lanes will RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; be reduced to six (6). This reduction allows for this segment to be redesigned as builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. a multiway boulevard that will include dedicated transit lanes physically separated Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment from vehicle travel lanes, an enhanced pedestrian zone, two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street, and on-street parking on both sides of the street MISSION separated from traffic by an 8’ landscaped median. CYCLE TRACKS Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 3’ buffer All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS from on-street parking the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated significantly completed by 2025. adjacent to the sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, 14 MILE ROAD TO QUARTON ROAD delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane PEDESTRIAN ZONE word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 3’ buffer and curb will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS separate the cycle tracks from on-street parking.

This segment, between 14 Mile Road and Quarton Road, extends through the The remaining 10‘ will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will be FURNISHING City of Birmingham and a portion of Bloomfield Township. The right-of-way is constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities 200’, consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel lanes, a wide median, and 6’ design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify sidewalks on both sides of the street. Street trees and lighting are present this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” within the sidewalk and median in select locations throughout this segment. bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored The space between the sidewalk and vehicle travel lanes varies from block to STREET TREES paint. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart block, including a variety of conditions e.g. grass lawns, slip roads with parallel parking, and slip roads with angled parking. Transverse crosswalk design (12” Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in at most intersections and mid-block locations. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart sidewalk and in the median), which will use a combination of soils, mulch, and SEGMENT COMMUNITIES plants that help filter stormwater. Birmingham and Bloomfield Township M BRANDING Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within ON-STREET PARKING wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. On-street, parallel parking accomodated within multiway boulevard TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 14 MILE TO QUARTON RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between Quarton Road and South Boulevard, the existing eight (8) vehicle travel RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; lanes will be maintained, although one (1) lane in each direction will be converted builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. to a shared transit-vehicle lane adjacent to the median. Mixed traffic bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment Two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated MISSION within space between the existing curb and newly constructed sidewalks. The CYCLE TRACK All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle only lanes, delineated from the sidewalk by Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 1’ buffer COMPLETE STREETS and curb will separate the cycle tracks from vehicular traffic the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is unique paving colors or materials and bicycle lane word, symbol and arrow significantly completed by 2025. markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 1’ buffer and curb will separate the cycle tracks QUARTON ROAD TO SOUTH BOULEVARD from vehicular traffic. PEDESTRIAN ZONE Connect to shared-use path (6’) on both sides of the street in Bloomfield EXISTING CONDITIONS Township. Addition of sidewalks in the remaining section with enhanced The sidewalks will be constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent pedestrian crossings and curb extensions with the overall design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be This segment, between Quarton Road and South Boulevard, extends through used to identify this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all STREET TREES the City of Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township. The right-of-way is 200’, crosswalks (12” bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart consisting of eight (8) vehicle travel lanes and a wide median. Sidewalks are accented with colored paint. only present in select locations within Bloomfield Township, north of Hickory Grove Road. Street trees and lighting are present within the sidewalk and Vegetation within this segment will consist of mature street trees planted no more FURNISHING median in select locations throughout this segment. The space between the than 40’ apart to provide a consistent canopy. The trees can be planted in Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for bike share facilities edge of the right-of-way and vehicle travel lanes varies from block to block, designated tree grates or within vegetated planters (located both at the edge of the including a variety of conditions e.g. grass lawns, driveways, and surface sidewalk, in the landscaped buffer, and in the median), which will use a parking access. Transverse crosswalk design (12” parallel lines to delineate the combination of soils, mulch, and plants that help to filter stormwater. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT edge of the crosswalk) is used within this segment at most intersections. Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, SEGMENT COMMUNITIES although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, and Pontiac Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, M BRANDING 1 wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: QUARTON TO SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY = 200’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means Between South Boulevard to the Pontiac Loop, the existing six (6) vehicle travel RAPID TRANSIT of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; lanes will be reduced to four (4). This reduction allows for dedicated transit lanes builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. and two-way raised cycle tracks on each side of the street. Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment

The two-way raised cycle tracks will be 8’ in total width and will be accommodated MISSION within space from the existing sidewalk. The cycle tracks will include two 4‘ bicycle CYCLE TRACK All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances only lanes, delineated from the sidewalk by unique paving colors or materials and Two-way raised cycle tracks (NB + SB) adjacent to sidewalk with 1’ buffer COMPLETE STREETS and curb will separate the cycle tracks from vehicular traffic the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is bicycle lane word, symbol, and arrow markings (MUTCD Figure 9C-3). A 1’ buffer significantly completed by 2025. and curb will separate the cycle tracks from vehicular traffic. SOUTH BOULEVARD TO PONTIAC LOOP PEDESTRIAN ZONE The remaining space will accommodate the pedestrian-only zone. Sidewalks will Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS be constructed with enhanced finishes and materials consistent with the overall design of the corridor, although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify This segment, between South Boulevard and the Pontiac Loop, extends this segment. Continental crosswalk design will be used for all crosswalks (12” FURNISHING through the City of Pontiac from its southern border with Bloomfield Township to bars perpendicular to the path of travel) and may be further accented with colored Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities the southern edge of its downtown. The right-of-way is 120’, consisting of six paint. (6) vehicle travel lanes, a narrow median, and 6’ sidewalks on both sides of the street. Street trees and lighting are present within the sidewalk and median in Furnishing within this segment will be consistent with the design of the corridor, select locations throughout this segment. The space between the sidewalk STREET TREES although unique patterns and colors can be used to identify this segment. Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart primarily consists of grass lawns and driveways. Transverse crosswalk design Furnishing elements may include seating, trash receptacles, bicycle parking, (12” parallel lines to delineate the edge of the crosswalk) is used within this wayfinding, and lighting. Branding established by WA3 will be incorporated within segment at most intersections and mid-block locations. wayfinding elements and permanent/seasonal banners. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SEGMENT COMMUNITY Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart Pontiac

M BRANDING 1 Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: SOUTH TO PONTIAC LOOP RIGHT-OF-WAY = 120’ RECOMMENDATIONS VISION Woodward Avenue will be a complete street that provides safe and efficient means The Recommended Alternative of the Downtown Pontiac Transportation of travel for all users; creates excellent quality of place that benefits local residents; Assessment is a balanced improvement that consists of: RAPID TRANSIT Dedicated bus rapid transit lanes will provide premium transit in this segment builds value for property; and inspires visitors to return. 1. Two-way conversion of the entire Woodward Loop - Four (4) to five (5) lane cross section on the west side serving as a through route, MISSION - Two (2) to three (3) lane cross section on the east side serving as a local street CYCLE TRACK Two-way cycle tracks (east) and a two-way shared use path (west) All stakeholders shall work together to create a cohesive corridor plan that balances COMPLETE STREETS the needs and benefits of all users, neighborhoods, and communities that is The local street fits both the downtown and neighborhood context and functions significantly completed by 2025. as a local street with an on-road cycle track and some on-street parking. PONTIAC LOOP PEDESTRIAN ZONE 2. Enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities Reconstructed sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian crossings with curb extensions, and pedestrian refuge islands EXISTING CONDITIONS - Completion of the sidewalk network - Two-way on-road cycle track on the east side This segment includes the entire Pontiac Loop that encompasses Downtown - Two-way shared use path on the west side FURNISHING Pontiac. The right-of-way is 90’, consisting of four (4) to five (5) northbound - Addition of a narrow landscaped median Amenities consistent with Woodward corridor, including space for outdoor dining and bike share facilities travel lanes and 5’ to 10‘ sidewalks that are set 5’ to 10‘ back from the roadway. - Rerouting the Clinton River Trail through downtown Pontiac using Pike Street

The “loop” segregates Downtown Pontiac from surrounding communities, 3. Connection of Wesson Street across Woodward Avenue hindering economic growth, cutting off businesses from surrounding STREET TREES Mature street trees in planters and/or grates spaced 40’ apart neighborhoods, and leaving small residential pockets isolated from community 4. Creation of a “Gateway” at the southern end of the Woodward Loop context and amenities.

The right-of-way is a physical barrier to pedestrian access and activity in STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Permeable paving materials for all sidewalks and filtration planters 40’ apart Downtown Pontiac, while the one-way direction of traffic promotes high speeds and in several areas makes it difficult and confusing for people to access the downtown. M BRANDING 1 SEGMENT COMMUNITY Signage, wayfinding, colors, and materials consistent with Woodward brand Pontiac

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: PONTIAC LOOP RIGHT-OF-WAY = 90’