The Trail Feasibility Study considered multiple routes with the goal of connecting every section to the City of Milan to the other via non-motorized pathways.

Existing conditions, physical and cost constraints, regional planning documents, and other factors were evaluated to develop an interconnected system that allows residents to safely travel by foot or bicycle from one end of the city to the other. Five routes were proposed including:

• Commercial Route connecting the city’s two commercial districts along Main and Dexter Streets through a combination of sidewalks and on-road bike lanes. 

• East Side Route provides a direct connection from Allen Road to Vern Campbell Park and an option for traversing US-23. This route would also lay the groundwork for future connections to several communities to the east and south. 

• School Connector Route utilizes sidewalks and protected bike lanes to allow riders of all ages to travel safely between Milan’s four school campuses. 

• Milan Greenway uses existing park infrastructure, on-street shared-use marking, and sidewalks to form an interconnected greenbelt along the Saline River. 

• Saline River Blueway Trail offers suggestions for a possible blueway between Saline and Milan to the River Raisin and Lake Erie. This trail includes a portage point on Wabash and canoe livery options at Wilson and Milan Nature Park.