• Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance

  • ...is a non-profit organization that shall foster and facilitate the creation of an interconnected statewide system of trails and greenways for recreation, health, transportation, economic development and environmental/cultural preservation purposes.

Detroit Trails


Back Alley Bike/Trips for Kids Detroit Ride
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA) is facilitating coordination and collaboration among the greenway groups and other partners for the purpose of developing an interconnected greenway system within the City of Detroit.

Midtown Loop Greenway

Contact Sue Mosey
University Cultural Center Association
susanmosey [at] gmail [dot] com

The Midtown Loop will be a 2-mile greenway trail that will follow existing street patterns, specifically following Kirby Street, John R Street, Canfield Street, and Cass Avenue. Warren and Woodward UCCA logoAvenues will serve as the central connectors. The Midtown Loop will connect the campuses of Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center, and will be linked to greenway initiatives in surrounding areas, providing a key component of a larger greenway network linking New Center to Downtown and the River. The Midtown Loop will help reclaim rights-of-way for pedestrians in our community by creating a widened walkway, improved pedestrian crossings, and using a variety of planting beds to safely separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic. Unique lighting will also replace the current inadequate lighting to improve visibility and spotlight the new development along its course. The Midtown Loop will also help the community reclaim much needed green space and contribute positively to the quality of life and the lifestyle of this community. By reintroducing native vegetation and incorporating public art along the greenway, we will create a special environment that will help create a strong sense of place and community. The total cost of the Loop is estimated to be $9 million. A design for Phase 1 has already been developed and fundraising for Phase 1 is complete. Construction of Phase 1 is scheduled for fall of 2008, and has been made possible by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Michigan State, $2 million in federal earmarking, Metropolitan Title, and the Woodward Avenue Action Association.

Southwest Detroit/Dearborn Greenway
(Rouge River Gateway Link)

Contact Kathy Wendler
Southwest Detroit Business Association
kathyw [at] southwestdetroit [dot] com

Lyndon Avenue Greenway Project

Contact Mary Banks
Northwest Detroit Neighborhood Development
banksndnd [at] ameritech [dot] net

Dequindre Cut and Detroit Riverwalk

Contact Leonard Marszalek
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
leonard [dot] marszalek [at] detroitriverfront [dot] org

Connor Creek Greenway

Contacts Libby Pachota
Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative
connercreekgreenway [at] gmail [dot] com
Maggie Desantis
Warren/ Conner Development Coaltion and DECC
mdesantis [at] warrenconner [dot] org
Pat Bosch
Nortown CDC and DECC
villagendet [at] aol [dot] com

The Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink

Contacts Tim McKay
Greater Corktown Development Corporation
timm_gcdc [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Rosalinda Ybarra
Greater Corktown Development Corporation
reyconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

Hamtramck Greenway System

Contact Phil Kwik
Preserve our Parks
colakwik [at] comcast [dot] net

Fort Street Greenway

Contact Marion Bloye
Bridging Communities
mbloye [at] mich [dot] com

Additional Contacts

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