Proposed Non-Motorized Projects Open House May 19

The City of Midland, in partnership with the Midland Area Transportation Study (MATS), invites community members to learn more about two proposed non-motorized projects in Midland. An open house will take place on Monday, May 19 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the community room of the Law Enforcement Center, located at 2727 Rodd St.

Attendees will have the opportunity to review conceptual designs for the proposed Rodd St. and Stratford Woods non-motorized projects and provide feedback on those designs. These project concepts were developed through a multi-agency pilot project coordinated by MATS which seeks to increase utilization of Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding throughout Michigan. TAP is a source of federal funding which supports the construction of non-motorized transportation infrastructure. This planning and feasibility pilot will enable the City to pursue a grant for construction of the projects laid out below, which could cover between 50-80% of the project cost.

The pilot projects are as follows: 

  • The Stratford Woods Multi-Use Path Connector: A new multi-use path connecting Patrick Rd.’s existing multi-use path to E. Ashman St. via the gas pipeline right-of-way and Stratford Woods. This project aligns with the City Master Plan and the MATS long-range transportation plan.

  • Rodd St. Non-Motorized Transportation Route: Implementation of a non-motorized transportation route along Rodd St. from Ann St. to Cambridge St., informed by feedback received during the Ashman and Rodd St. community conversations. 

  • E. Patrick Rd. Multi-Use Path: An extension of the existing multi-use path on the south side of Patrick Rd. from its current terminus east of Illinois Dr. to the eastern city limits. This proposed path would connect with a proposed Bay County connector trail east of the city limits that is also part of the pilot program. An open house on this project will occur at a later date.

    For more information or questions regarding non-motorized pathway plans in Midland, please contact the Planning and Community Development Department at (989) 837-3374 or email planning@midland-mi.org.