Birmingham, Michigan. A Walkable City?

Birmingham, Michigan. A Walkable City? Birmingham describes itself as a “Walkable City” but I’m skeptical. Let’s find out.

Wouldn’t it be nice in City Government of Birmingham, MI ?
09/13/2026

Wouldn’t it be nice in City Government of Birmingham, MI ?

If business is hurt by getting rid of on street parking then why are these businesses willing to pay the city to do just...
08/01/2026

If business is hurt by getting rid of on street parking then why are these businesses willing to pay the city to do just this?

The before picture is aspirational for most US cities. Is there a used market for crappy bike infrastructure?
07/22/2026

The before picture is aspirational for most US cities. Is there a used market for crappy bike infrastructure?

Before and After in Paris

This is Birmingham’s town square outside the City Government of Birmingham, MI town hall. At least it could be if it was...
07/12/2026

This is Birmingham’s town square outside the City Government of Birmingham, MI town hall. At least it could be if it wasn’t a de facto parking lot. 🤔

Paint is cheap but not cheap enough apparently. City Government of Birmingham, MI
07/11/2026

Paint is cheap but not cheap enough apparently. City Government of Birmingham, MI

Sorry, we chose to put in on street parking where the bike lane should be so:
06/27/2026

Sorry, we chose to put in on street parking where the bike lane should be so:

06/25/2026

Walkable city?

06/24/2026
06/22/2026

The Discussion

06/20/2026

The sign’s not wrong. It is van accessible.

The problem is that it’s only van accessible. Don’t try to get here or leave in a wheel chair or you’ll be disappointed.

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Birmingham, MI
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