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Canton Township reviews Western Wayne transit study, residents and businesses push for airport and Ford Road connections
Summary
Canton Township leaders and planning commissioners received an update from OHM Advisors on a Western Wayne County transit study tied to a proposed countywide SMART millage; public outreach (935 survey responses and pop-ups) showed strong local demand for fixed routes, an airport connection and improved stop amenities.
Canton Township trustees and planning commissioners met in a joint study session to review OHM Advisors’ Western Wayne County transit planning work and community outreach as Wayne County prepares a countywide SMART millage proposal for August 2026.
The presentation, led by Adrianna Jordan, project manager for OHM Advisors, outlined the study’s scope, existing-conditions analysis and community engagement to date. Jordan said the work responds to a recent change in state law (PA 36 to the Public Transportation Authority Act) that removes the local opt-out and allows longer millage terms; Wayne County officials are reportedly considering a 10‑year, countywide renewal of the SMART millage comparable to the 0.994‑mill rate currently in place for some communities.
OHM described a consortium of seven Western Wayne communities — Canton Township, City of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, City of Northville, Northville Township, Van Buren Township and City of Westland — working to align local priorities with SMART and regional partners. The firm has been coordinating with SMART and attended stakeholder sessions (Oct. 8, Nov.…
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