A proposed Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project to convert the section of Jackson Avenue in Ann Arbor between Dexter and Collingwood has meet with recent opposition. The proposed MDOT project would convert this portion of Jackson Avenue from four, ten foot, lanes to three, 11 foot, lanes with a dedicated center turn lane, bike lanes and additional pedestrian crossings. The project was supported by city staff, received 20 favorable comments at a public meeting and received a resolution in support from city council. However, a recent  article in annarbor.com about the project generated a wave of negative commentary and letters to MDOT from members of the public concerned the conversion will cause congestion and mayhem by adding bike lanes and reducing travel lanes.  MDOT needs to hear that YOU support this complete streets project or uninformed opposition may derail it!  More background at: www.wbwc.org