The concept of an I-96 Corridor Study was developed from the desire of the cities of Novi and Wixom to improve traffic conditions along the surface street network in the area of the I-96/I-275 interchange and to plan for growth in the area. The interaction of Novi and Wixom city streets, county thoroughfares, and adjacent state routes and interchanges will be analyzed in a comprehensive manner as part of the study.

The goal is to develop a prioritized list of projects that improve safety and mobility in the study area and spur economic development for the entire region. As such, the study will meet the following objectives:

- Evaluate all interchanges, freeways, and corridors in the study area for potential operational, capacity, safety, and connectivity improvements, in a comprehensive and coordinated future transportation plan;
- Evaluate access management opportunities along all the corridors;
- Evaluate community land use plans, including current and future developments, within the study area and identify opportunities for improved coordination with future roadway plans and implementation; and,
- Evaluate transit and non-motorized transportation options.