Border-to-Border Trail
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The Border-to-Border (B2B) Trail is a partially constructed non-motorized trail in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 344,791. Its county seat is Ann Arbor. The United States Office of Management and Budget defines the county as part of the Detroit–Warren–Flint Combined Statistical Area...
. The trail is planned to cover approximately 35 miles (56.3 km) from Livingston County
Livingston County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 156,951 people, 55,384 households, and 43,531 families residing in the county. The population density was 276 people per square mile . There were 58,919 housing units at an average density of 104 per square mile...
to Wayne County
Wayne County, Michigan
-History:Wayne County was one of the first counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. It originally encompassed the entire area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, as well as small sections that are now part of northern...
along the Huron River
Huron River (Michigan)
The Huron River is a river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Indian Springs Metropark in northern Oakland County and flowing into Lake Erie on the boundary between Wayne County and Monroe County...
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In thirteen segments from A to M, it will link Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks system is a regional park system in Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan. The park system includes 13 parks totalling arranged along the Huron River and Clinton River forming a partial ring around the metro area. Plans are in development to finish the ring by...
with Dexter Township
Dexter Township, Michigan
Dexter Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,248 at the 2000 census. The nearby village of Dexter is not connected with the township and is located to the southeast.-History:...
, the Village of Dexter
Dexter, Michigan
Dexter is a village in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The majority of the village is in the northwest corner of Scio Township with a small portion in Webster Township. The population was 4,067 at the 2010 census...
, Scio Township, the City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
, Ann Arbor Township, Ypsilanti Township, and the City of Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 22,362. The city is bounded to the north by the Charter Township of Superior and on the west, south, and east by the Charter Township of Ypsilanti...
. Segment A is located on the Livingston County border to the north-west and M on the Wayne County border in the south-east. The trail is being developed in sub-segments (e.g. C1 and C2 make up part of C). As each segment is developed, there are sometimes refinements to the actual path. In the interest of continuity, parts of the current trail do not reflect the planned final route, but use existing surface streets until the final trail can be constructed.
Overview
- Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Greenway Updated
- Friends of the Border to Border Trail
- ArborWiki write-up of B2B Trail
- Trail Link write-up of B2B Trail
Planning
- 2006 Washtenaw County Non-Motorized Plan
- Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2010-2014, see Chapter G and Appendix D in particular
- 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan for Washtenaw County
- Water Street Trail Project
Minutes and agendas
- Board Packet for Huron-Clinton Metroparks that discusses proposed River Terrace Trail
- Board Packet for Huron-Clinton Metroparks that notice of approval of proposed River Terrace Trail
- Board Minutes for Huron-Clinton Metroparks that note project costs and proposed funding sources for segment C2
- Board Minutes for Washtenaw Parks and Recreation Commission that note approval of funding for segment C2
- Board Minutes for Washtenaw Parks and Recreation Commission that note updated approval of funding for segment M1 and M2
Route
On 24 September 2010, part of the border-to-border route in Ypsilanti was opened for access to the public. This temporary route, constructed using crushed-concrete, extends from Michigan Avenue Bridge, over the Huron RiverHuron River
Huron River may refer to:*Huron River in southeast Michigan that empties into Lake Erie*Huron River or Big Huron River in the northern Upper Peninsula of Michigan that empties into Lake Superior...
to Park Street. Friends of the Border-to-Border trail called it "almost an urban wilderness".
Maps
- The whole 35 miles (56.3 km) planned Border-to-Border route, segments A to M, is from Livingston CountyLivingston County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 156,951 people, 55,384 households, and 43,531 families residing in the county. The population density was 276 people per square mile . There were 58,919 housing units at an average density of 104 per square mile...
to Wayne CountyWayne County, Michigan-History:Wayne County was one of the first counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. It originally encompassed the entire area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, as well as small sections that are now part of northern...
along the Huron RiverHuron River (Michigan)The Huron River is a river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Indian Springs Metropark in northern Oakland County and flowing into Lake Erie on the boundary between Wayne County and Monroe County...
. - Segment C is a 2 miles (3.2 km) routed proposed north from Dexter to Hudson Mills Metropark.
- Map of proposed routing through Scio Township on page 30 and 31
- City of Ann Arbor Bike Map
- B2B Trail Map: Ypsilanti Area: Eastern Ann Arbor to Washtenaw–Wayne County line
- Map of proposed Water Street Trail Project
Media
- Annarbor.com article on Dexter area plans
- 2005 Update on B2B trail
- Friends of the B2B Trail Fall 2009 Newsletter
The trail
| Segment | Project Limits | Length Miles | Community | Funding Estimate (year) | Funding Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Livingston Co. to Bell Road | 1.7 | Dexter Township | $584,000 (2006) | TBD | Concept |
| B | Bell Road to North Territorial Rd. | 1.3 | Dexter Township | $447,000 (2006) | TBD | Concept |
| C | North Territorial Rd. to Dexter | 4.7 | Dexter Township | $1,614,000 (2006) | TBD | See below |
| C1 | Husdon Mills Metropark Phase 1 Hudson Mills Metropark Hudson Mills Metropark is a park in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks in Michigan, USA. It is located on North Territorial Road at the crossing of the Huron River, twelve miles northwest of Ann Arbor... |
2.1 | Dexter Township | ? | HCMA, WCPARC, Community foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources | Completed 2008 |
| C2B | Hudson Mills Metropark Phase 2 | 2.0? / 3.0? | Dexter Township | $725,000 | HCMA, WCPARC, Village of Dexter | Planned (2012) |
| C2A | Westridge Subdivision to Warrior Park | 0.25 | Village of Dexter | ?? | ?? | Underway (2011) |
| D1 | River Terrace Trail, Village of Dexter to Dexter-Huron Metropark Dexter-Huron Metropark Dexter–Huron Metropark is a park on the Huron River in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks. The park has three picnic areas, a children's play area, a softball diamond, fishing, and canoe launching. A Metropark daily or annual vehicle permit is required for entry... |
1.4 | Village of Dexter / Dexter Township | $481,000 (2006) / $990,000 (2010) | WCPARC, Others to be determined | Planned (2012) |
| D2 | Park Connector Trail, Dexter-Huron Metropark Dexter-Huron Metropark Dexter–Huron Metropark is a park on the Huron River in the Huron-Clinton system of metro parks. The park has three picnic areas, a children's play area, a softball diamond, fishing, and canoe launching. A Metropark daily or annual vehicle permit is required for entry... to Delhi Metropark Delhi Metropark -External links:*... |
2.9 | Scio Township | $996,000 (2006) / $1,500,000 (2012) | TBD | Concept / Budgeted for 2012 |
| E | Delhi Metropark Delhi Metropark -External links:*... to Tubbs Road |
1.0 | Scio Township | $344,000 (2006) | TBD | Concept |
| F | Tubbs Road to Maple Road | 1.5 | Scio Township | $515,000 (2006) | TBD | Concept |
| G | Maple Road to Barton Pond | 2.2 | Ann Arbor City | $756,000 (2006) | TBD | Concept |
| H | Ann Arbor West Barton Pond to Mitchell Field | 3.0 | City of Ann Arbor | $1,030,000 (2006) | ?? | Partially Complete |
| H? | Bandemer Park Railroad Tunnel from Bandemer Park to Barton Park Bridge | ?? | City of Ann Arbor | $2,555,595 (2010) | City of Ann Arbor | Unfunded |
| I | Ann Arbor East Mitchell Field to Dixboro Road | 3.0 | City of Ann Arbor | $1,030,000 (2006) | ?? | Complete |
| J | Dixboro Road to Hewitt Road | 2.5 | Ann Arbor Township/Ypsilanti Township | $858,000 (2006) | WCPARC Community foundation for Southeastern Michigan Michigan Department of Transportation | Completed 2004 |
| J? | Washtenaw Community College | 0.32 | ?? | ?? | WCPARC | Completed 2008 |
| K | Hewitt Road to Michigan Avenue | 2.5 | City of Ypsilanti | $858,000 (2006) | City of Ypsilanti, Michigan Department of Natural Resources | Partially Complete |
| K1 | Hewitt Road, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Rail Trail to Huron River Drive, Huron River Drive to Westview with connection to the Rail Trail | 0.75 | City of Ypsilanti | ?? | WCPARC and EMU | Completed 2009 |
| K2 | EMU Rail Trail reconstruction, Hewitt to Cornell and extension to EMU Student Union | 0.75 | City of Ypsilanti | ?? | WCPARC and EMU | Completed 2008 and 2009 |
| L | Michigan Avenue to Ford Lake | 1.5 | City of Ypsilanti | $515,000 (2006) | TBD | Partially Complete |
| L? | Bike bridge under the Michigan Avenue Bridge | ?? | City of Ypsilanti | $500,000 (2010) | TBD | Concept |
| L1 | I-94 to Ford Lake | 0.2 | Ypsilanti Township | $69,000 (2006) | TBD | Partially Complete |
| L? | Grove Road | 0.15 | ?? | ?? | WCPARC | Complete |
| L? | River's Edge Park, also known as Water Street Trail | 1.0 | City of Ypsilanti | ?? | City of Ypsilanti, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, WCPARC / Volunteers | On Hold / Gravel trail complete |
| M | Ford Lake to Wayne County | 4.0 | Ypsilanti Township | $1,373,000 (2006) | TBD | Partially Complete |
| M1 | Ypsilanti Township, Hydro Park North/Bridge Road (bike lanes) | 0.33 | Ypsilanti Township | $159,000 | Ypsilanti Township, Hydro Park North/Bridge Road | Scheduled to complete in 2011 as part of another overlap project |
| M2 | Bridge Road/Textile to Wayne County Border | 1.0 | Ypsilanti Township | $197,000 | WCPARC | Scheduled to complete in 2010 |