Stark Rd bike path to connect Livonia to Hines Dr
David Carey | Published on 8/7/2020
Next year, it'll be a little easier to be a cyclist in Livonia.
In partnership with St. Mary Mercy Hospital and Healthy Livonia, the city plans to build a biking path or lane along Stark Road. The planned pathway would stretch between the Stark Road recreation area, which includes Ford Field, and would lead into Hines Parkway.
Once on the Hines trail, cyclists can head into Northville, Westland, Plymouth or Dearborn Heights.
“I think Hines is a pretty popular area and something we want to link up to in our regional trail network," said Ted Davis, the city's parks and recreation superintendent.
Unlike some of the city's popular park trails, like those at Rotary Park or Clements Circle, the Stark Road pathway would connect cyclists to a larger trail network. The project is park of the city's Bike and Walk Plan, which is meant to foster more non-motor travel throughout the city.