6/27/14 - Sidewalks are out and roads are in when it comes to priority projects in Hartland Township. A task force was convened to create the municipalityâs Safer Roads and Pathways draft plan but is now making some changes in response to a large amount of public input. A number of projects were identified in the draft and the proposal to pay for it would involve putting a millage question on the November ballot. Officials say the response to both the draft plan and potential millage was positive but residents overwhelmingly supported making roads a priority over sidewalks. Hartland Township Manager James Wickman tells WHMI they heard many voices of the same opinion during meetings, that were very well attended. Wickman says if any road millage is approved by voters, the township general fund could then contribute $100,000 per year toward sidewalks. While that annual commitment would do very little to impact road conditions, officials feel it would make significant impact with walkability and bikeability along M-59, Hartland Road and in the Village area. Another public hearing on the draft plan will take place at the Hartland Township board meeting July 22nd. Information on the updated plan and a survey will be going out to residents next week, and Wickman says there could be yet another round of revisions based on the input. Itâs anticipated that a final vote on any millage question would be made by the board in August to appear on the November ballot. All of the plan documents can be viewed at through the link below. (JM)
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