Zeeb Road Pathway

Originally identified in the 2010 Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities: Shared-Use Pathways Final Report, the Zeeb Road alignment was chosen as the top priority. Since completion of the PPPOS plan, four of the pathways six stages have been completed, providing a non-motorized route from Township Hall north to just shy of the Huron River. The remaining segments of the pathway are possibly the most critical and difficult to complete. Once completed, the pathway will provide three contiguous miles of non-motorized facilities, connecting some of the densest portions of the Township with the B2B, Iron Belle Trail, and North Country Scenic Trail. 

Parkland Plaza

While covering a relatively short distance, the Parkland Plaza Walkway is important as an example of cooperative planning in the Township. TAP worked with several different property owners to develop a six-foot wide sidewalk on the west side of the road, providing a 3,500-foot route along Parkland Plaza to Jackson Road. These partners provided financial contributions that greatly reduced the cost burden for the Township, while providing benefit for employees of businesses and nearby residents in housing complexes to the south. The combination of road sharrows and sidewalk provides a safe non-motorized alternative along an otherwise heavily traveled and relatively high speed road. The project was also important for its physical dimensions. Non-motorized paths are typically 8- to 10- feet wide while sidewalks are usually 5-feet in width. This mid-range configuration may be useful for routes with where a wider path is not practical, or where anticipated use levels may be lower. Finally, the project begins to form the basis of an alignment for a much desired secondary route from Jackson Road to West Liberty Road. The Liberty Road corridor will be a key connection point to trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes in the City of Ann Arbor. 

Uplands Scio Ridge Sidewalk Connector Project 

The Scio Ridge/ Upland Drive Sidewalk Connector Project was completed Fall 2023 complete barring reseeding in the Spring 2024. This pedestrian safety project addressed sidewalk gaps, missing bus stops, and lack of ADA-compliant sidewalks in a densely populated portion of the southeast corner of the Township. Originating with the former Transportation Alternatives Committee (TAP), and brought to completion by the Parks, Preserves, and Pathways Committee (PPP), this project improves safety for both drivers and pedestrians. The Board of Trustees approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to complete this work.