Water System Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization Kalamazoo's water is treated with phosphate to coat the inside of pipes and prevent metals from leeching into the water in our homes and businesses. This project will optimize that treatment process.
Porter Street Water Main Replacement Water main will be replaced on Porter Street between Kalamazoo Avenue and Frank Street.
WMU Campus Lighting Improvements Street lighting will be updated near WMU Campus on Fraternity Village Dr, California Ave, and W Michigan Ave.
GPI Sewer Reconstruction A sewer will be reconstructed in 2024 to help reduce odors near Graphics Packing and the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant.
HSIP Vulnerable Road User Safety Projects The City of Kalamazoo was awarded a $1.5 million grant to fund safety improvement projects at 30 locations in the City in 2025. The projects will improve safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) like pedestrians and bicyclists.
Economic Development Strategy The City of Kalamazoo has selected Camoin Associates to develop a city-wide economic development strategy, marking a significant milestone as the city's first comprehensive plan in over a decade.
Bike Corral A pilot "Bike Corral" will bring new bike parking to Downtown Kalamazoo! It will provide 10 spaces for bikes at different locations throughout the year.
2024 Lead Water Service Replacements Approximately 800 lead water services will be replaced in 2024 with much of that work focused in the Northside Neighborhood and the north part of the system.
Exchange Place & Corporation Alley Resurfacing Pavement will be replaced on Exchange Place and Corporation Alley.
Oakland Drive/Winchell Traffic Calming Pilot A pilot project in the Winchell Neighborhood is looking to reduce speeds, improve safety, and test the effectiveness of various traffic calming measures. Announcement : We added a report below including crash and traffic calming data from the Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood andthe Oakland/Whites/Parkview intersection.