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South Lyon council approves Phase 2 memorandum to join 9‑Mile corridor planning
Summary
The council voted unanimously to join a voluntary Phase 2 memorandum of understanding to plan the 9‑Mile pedestrian and bicycle corridor, authorizing participation in a task force and planning assistance coordinated by Oakland County and OHM Advisors.
South Lyon — The South Lyon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 to approve a memorandum of understanding to participate in Phase 2 of the Oakland County 9‑Mile pathway project, a multi‑jurisdictional effort to plan a continuous pedestrian and bicycle corridor across the county.
The memorandum of understanding commits South Lyon to voluntary participation in a task force for planning and development of a uniform corridor vision and related promotional activities. Council member Hanson moved the approval; Council member Mosher seconded the motion. The council approved the memorandum in a roll call vote that recorded affirmative votes from Kibble, Field, Moser, Hanson, Bogart and Mayor Kennedy.
The MOU is administrative and nonbinding, and it directs staff to work with Oakland County Parks and OHM Advisors on planning and grant strategies rather than obligating the city to specific construction or maintenance costs. Oakland County Parks representative Simon Rivers and Rachel Bush of OHM described the project scope: corridor design standards, task force support, grant assistance, promotional materials and planning deliverables for communities along 9 Mile Road.
OHM’s Phase 1 study mapped connections among downtown districts and regional trails. Phase 2 work will refine corridor segments in the western portion of Oakland County, where sidewalk networks are described as “piecemeal” and safety gaps exist. Speakers emphasized potential connections to regional trails including the ITC Corridor and Huron Valley Trail and possibilities for Safe Routes to School funding and other grant sources.
Council members asked about e‑bikes and regulations; Oakland County staff said South Lyon may adopt local regulations for its portion of the corridor and that the MOU provides standards and recommendations but does not mandate user regulations.
The council vote authorizes staff to sign the MOU and participate in the Phase 2 task force. Staff and OHM representatives said they will assist member communities in identifying grant calendars and other funding opportunities for design and construction.
The city will now participate with Novi, Northville, Lyon Township and Oakland County (and other partners) on next steps including mapping priorities, refining segment recommendations and pursuing grants and other funding.
