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Consortium suggests Ford Road extension to link Canton to Washtenaw County and Ypsilanti
Summary
Planners proposed routing changes to extend a Ford Road line west into Downtown Ypsilanti and connect to Washtenaw County, adding about 10 miles to the route to serve mixed‑use developments and improve regional access.
Adrianna Jordan said the consortium explored options to connect Canton to Washtenaw County and proposed a Ford Road routing that would run through Cherry Hill Village and continue into Downtown Ypsilanti, adding roughly 10 miles to the route. The adjustment is intended to create a Washtenaw connection from Canton and to capture mixed‑use, higher‑density nodes along Ford Road.
Jordan acknowledged the extension would increase route length and operating complexity: "That would add 10 miles to that particular route," she said, and panelists emphasized hours, frequency and operational details would be determined later in coordination with SMART and by assessing driver availability and other constraints.
