FEATURED STORY
Michigan's Auto Capital Embraces Protected Cycling Infrastructure
Detroit's renaissance includes nation-leading separated lane network.
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MICHIGAN FIELD OFFICE
745 Locals Against Road Bikers · Lansing Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-MI-0022
MICHIGAN CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
745MEMBERS
5LOCAL CHAPTERS
19VICTORIES
MICHIGAN CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)72-5% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED212 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED386 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED106 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$47M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.2 / 5 — 258 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Lansing station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGERobert Harrison
STATIONChapter President · Lansing
ELECTRONIC MAILmichigan@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(517) 555-0634
Join the Michigan chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM MICHIGAN
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM MICHIGAN
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Woodward Avenue Formation Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Lansing station logged a 41% drop in unratified two-abreast formations along the Dequindre Cut and an estimated 8-minute peak-hour throughput gain on Woodward Avenue. Formation counts held at 2.4 per mile.
Michigan Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-696 Corridor
AARBAA Michigan helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MICHIGAN
Lansing Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Michigan.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Woodward Avenue Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Belle Isle Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Grand River Avenue Contraflow Hazard, Lansing
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Lansing
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Lansing
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Dequindre Cut
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Michigan State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Lansing, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Michigan?
Joining AARBAA Michigan is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 5 chapters across the state with 745 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Michigan?
AARBAA Michigan files comment on cycling conduct along Woodward Avenue (M-1), the Dequindre Cut greenway, and the I-696 corridor, and petitions the Michigan Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Lansing station maintains the FY2025 formation count and forwards findings to municipal officials in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor.
How many members does the Michigan chapter have?
Our Michigan chapter currently has 745 dedicated members across 5 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Michigan residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Michigan?
Michigan's caseload concentrates on the Woodward Avenue shoulder, the Dequindre Cut crossings in Detroit, and the Belle Isle loop road, where the Lansing station recorded 2.4 unratified two-abreast formations per mile in FY2025. Winter conditions along the I-696 service drive remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Michigan achieved?
Our closed files include the Woodward Avenue Formation Advisory of 2024 and the I-696 overpass sightline review in Oak Park. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Michigan chapter meet?
The Michigan chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 5 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
MICHIGAN CHAPTER GALLERY
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Ready to make a difference in Michigan? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Raymond T. — Ann Arbor
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Cynthia M. — Detroit