My co-worker and I were walking down Washington Street by Fouth Ave when we noticed this little guy attached to a bike rack:

Apparently it’s a velomobile.  According to the Blue Velo website: “Velomobiles are human powered vehicles. Hand-crafted using light weight materials such as carbon fibre and aluminium they provide an innovative and environmentally friendly alternative for commuting, touring, or personal recreation.”

Looks like this person opted for the Quest Model.  Wonder whose it is?

FYI:

Notice of Temporary Traffic Control Plan

DDA-South Division St Water Main Improvements Project

E. LIBERY ST. (Division to Thompson)

Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2009

Location and Limits of Affected Area:

E. Liberty St. from S.Division Street to Thompson Steet.

Description of Construction:

Placement of water main at the intersection of S. Division St and E. Liberty Street

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:

At S. 5th Ave the eastbound traffic on E. Liberty Street will be directed south on Fifth Ave., east on E. William Street , north on Thompson Street, and back on Liberty Street. The Westbound traffic on E. Liberty Street at Thompson Street will be directed south to E. William Street, west to S. Division Street and north on S. Division to E. Liberty Street.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times.

During this construction the traffic may experience brief delays within the areas influenced by this work. To maintain the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through work zones. We thank you in advance for your patience as these necessary public infrastructure improvements are completed.

Project Contacts:

City of Ann Arbor

Randy Goldhardt, Project Manager (734) 794-6410 x43644

David Clemons, Construction Supervisor, (734) 231-6761

Chris Rachwal, Project Inspector, (734) 323-7144

E.T.Mackenzie Company

John Niemiec, Project Superintendant, (734) 216-0995