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Pathways Committee outlines 2025 accomplishments, cites $480,000 grant for Drake Road sidewalk work
Summary
Heather Davies, chair of Farmington’s Pathways Committee, told the council the committee identified 16 possible Grand River Avenue crossings, surveyed 529 respondents, worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation on crossing proposals, resolved about 10–15 sidewalk hazards and helped secure a $480,000 grant for Drake Road improvements.
Heather Davies, chair of Farmington’s Pathways Committee, presented the group’s 2025 accomplishments to the City Council on April 20, highlighting pedestrian-safety work and grant success.
Davies said the committee identified 16 potential crossing locations along Grand River Avenue and conducted a community survey that drew 529 respondents. She reported collaboration with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on pedestrian crossing proposals and said the committee and city departments addressed about 10–15 sidewalk-hazard locations across the community.
Davies also said the committee contributed to securing a $480,000 grant to fund Drake Road sidewalk installation and safety upgrades at key intersections. Council did not take action on the Pathways report; it was presented for information and to document progress on pedestrian-safety planning.
The presentation provided context for the city’s ongoing pedestrian-safety efforts and identified specific corridors and funding for near-term sidewalk work.
