Overall City RankingOut of 2901 cities — 80th percentile
In the U.S.
In the Midwest
In Michigan
Thanks to dedicated efforts by local advocates and city officials, Ann Arbor improved its City Ratings score from 40 to 46 between 2020 and 2024. In 2019, the city opened its very first two-way protected bikeway, and multiple new miles of bikeways are being added each year. In 2021, Ann Arbor committed to Vision Zero, with the construction of more bike lanes playing a key role in the city’s goal to eliminate traffic fatalities.
Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2025 was 30.
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Access to jobs and schools.
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Access to major shopping centers.
Access to major transit hubs.
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Ann Arbor. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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