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The Transportation section focuses on current, near-
Goals term and long-range transportation needs and priorities
in and around Northville Township. Many of these are
T GOAL 1: outward focused, involving regional and state-level
entities and coordination, recognizing the Township’s role
A transportation network that provides as one of many transportation partners in the region.
efficient and safe vehicular movement Various others are inward focused, involving essential
within the Township, but not to the point thoroughfare system upgrades plus ongoing street
of sacrificing area character to expansive rehabilitation, sidewalk repairs, and mobility and safety
roadway improvements. enhancements.
As in many communities, top transportation-related
T GOAL 2: issues facing Northville Township include improving
traffic flow, safety and connectivity while adding more
An expanded and complete system of ways to move around the community by foot and bike
safe, off-street pathways for pedestrians through the Township’s extensive pathway network.
and bicyclists to travel in and around the Continued enhancement of the roadway network through
community. collaborative partnerships with Wayne County will be
necessary to accommodate increased traffic demand
T GOAL 3: along many key corridors, especially in regards to the
growing volume of pass-through traffic. As the mobility
Ongoing collaboration with Wayne County system continues to evolve, it should not only address
and regional transportation agencies to traffic and safety needs but also reflect the surrounding
land use and character.
influence, on behalf of Township residents,
system planning and funding processes and
roadway maintenance priorities. Legacy of Past Planning
The previous Northville Township Master Plan (2007)
focused on land use and transportation, specifically
noting the available transportation system’s influence on
potential future development. Themes expressed in the
2007 Master Plan that are still relevant today include:
– Traffic continues to increase along major north-south
roads, especially Beck Road which is often used as a
through way, and east-west roads that connect the
Township to I-275 to the east;
– The likelihoood for crashes is at its highest along
the aforementioned corridors, which often serve as
through ways;
– Balancing roadways that accommodate the increased
traffic and a roadway design that respects the
community’s character is a challenge;
– Expanding the pathway network to accommodate
pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and to reduce potential
conflict points with vehicles, is key; and
– Improving existing pathways to incorporate additional
site amenities.
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