We are seeking dynamic, innovative, and passionate individuals to join our team! Tri-County is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected factor CAREERS AT TRI-COUNTY Job Postings Internship Program How to Apply Job Opportunities The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is located in Lansing, the state capital of Michigan, around the corner from Michigan State University and home to a variety of recreational amenities, entertainment options, and diverse urban and rural living options. Tri-County offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement plan and medical, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability insurance. We are seeking dynamic, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team! View open positions below to see if you could be a fit for us. Tri-County is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. To apply for a position with Tri-County, please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and any other documents requested in the individual job posting. An application is considered incomplete if required documentation is not provided. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. of the apply-by date. To apply, you may do one of the following: Email your completed application and requested documents to jobs@mitcrpc.org Mail your completed application and requested documents to: Attn: Jim Snell, Executive Director 3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C Lansing, MI 48911 Download Application How to Apply Office Administrator Economic Development Planner Job Postings Job Openings Internship Program Internship Program Are you a student currently enrolled in a degree program or a recent graduate looking to gain work experience, integrate and apply academic studies to real-life situations, and establish a professional network for your career? Tri-County is seeking smart, dedicated, personable, energetic, skilled young professionals from a variety of backgrounds to join our internship program! Areas of Interest We offer a variety of internships for undergraduate and graduate students to work on special projects and collaborate with our different programs, including: GIS and data analysis Transportation planning/engineering Communications (social media, events, graphic design, content development) Urban planning and trending community issues Don’t see an area of interest or study that you would like to pursue? Email us with your proposal, resume, and cover letter, and we will see what we can create! Details & Requirements Our internships are a great option for those needing a flexible schedule and seeking careers in government, nonprofit, and private organizations. Tri-County’s internship program gives you the opportunity to get hands-on experience and learn about issues impacting communities across the country, all while you’re networking in the state’s capital city with industry professionals and key community leaders. Internships typically occur during the summer (May – August), fall (September – December), or spring semester (January – April), but may be extended on a case-by-case basis. To participate in the internship program, individuals must: Be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week (maximum 30 hours) Have earned a minimum of 24 semester credits or 36 term credits before program entry Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher Possess a valid driver’s license Apply for an Internship Email your resume, cover letter, proposal, and any additional details we should know to jobs@mitcrpc.org . In your email, please note the type of internship you are applying for, provide your days/hours of availability, and include any examples of your work.

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > PLACEMAKING & THE ARTS All Program Planning Areas Placemaking & the Arts Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency Tri-County recognizes the economic and social value of creating public spaces that are inviting, active, and reflective of those who live in the region. Placemaking promotes better urban design while incorporating cultural and social identities of our region, which improves the quality of life, happiness, and well-being of residents. By collaborating and strategically planning for public spaces, we strengthen the connection between our region's people and the places we share. Additionally, supporting the creative community and incorporating the arts into placemaking efforts creates a sense-of-place that encapsulates the identity of a region. Together - with partners like LEAP , Arts Council of Greater Lansing , Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center , local artists, and others - we can collectively reimagine the vision for our neighborhoods, parks, waterfronts, parks, downtowns, and shared spaces. We have supported a number of initiatives, events, and programs throughout the region with state GLRPI and federal funding, including: The Grand Experience Creative Placemaking Summits Create Place: Arts Council of Greater Lansing Arts Night Out REO Town Art Attack CharlotteRising Pocket Park (seed funding for Charlotte) Various activities and events in Charlotte, Mason, St. Johns, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Williamston CATALYST Capital Region Prosperity Project

Tri-County maintains an interactive map gallery to help planners, decision-makers, and the public visualize real-world trends happening in the Greater Lansing region. Maps help tell the story of our region and its needs by using a variety of both static and interactive maps and applications. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > DATA & MAPPING > MAPPING & INTERACTIVE DATA Data & Mapping Request a Map Data & Tools Technical Services Mapping & Interactive Data Tri-County maintains an interactive map gallery to help planners, decision-makers, and the public visualize real-world trends happening in the Greater Lansing region. Maps help tell the story of our region and its needs by using a variety of both static and interactive maps, applications, story maps, and mapping and forecasting tools. Explore our gallery below to learn about topics impacting our region, including our transportation system performance and infrastructure, accessibility to essential services and recreational facilities, and our natural resources. Maps and datasets are created for planning purposes from a variety of sources. They are neither an official survey nor a legal document. Information provided by other agencies should be verified with sources where appropriate. Mapping Request Don't see a map you're looking for? Request one using the form below. Type of Map Submit Map Request Form

Tri-County has pursued a variety of grant opportunities for special projects that have been since been completed. View our successes here! PAST PROJECTS MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Imagine Mid-Michigan Pollution Isn't Pretty Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability Children's Water Festival Aerial Photography ByProduct Synergy Health Impact Assessment Tool Greening Mid-Michigan MMPGS GLACC Aerial Photogaphy

Tri-County offers services to the community to help advance local and regional goals for improving the Greater Lansing area. Our services help fulfill both our local communities' technical needs and implementation strategies outlined in our federally-mandated planning documents. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > SERVICES & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Services & Technical Assistance Tri-County offers services to the community to help advance local and regional goals for improving the Greater Lansing area. Our services help fulfill both our local communities' technical needs and implementation strategies outlined in our federally-mandated planning documents for the tri-county region. Fees may apply. Available services may vary depending on scope and resource availability. Eligible Organizations Participating Governments/Agencies Community Partners Grant Applicants Services Facilitation Mapping Services Technical & Data Assistance Street Naming Grant Administration Public Presentations Letters of Support Master Plan Reviews Asset Management Readiness Assessment AICP Certification Maintenance Have Questions? Contact us for additional information on how we can help serve or collaborate with your organization.

Under state law, you may follow formal procedures to request information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In compliance with FOIA, all requests must be in writing. HOME > FOIA REQUESTS Freedom of Information Act The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission website houses a vast amount of information and documents. If you are unable to find the information you seek, please contact our office so we can assist you. Under state law, you may also follow formal procedures to request information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) . In compliance with FOIA, all requests must be in writing. The below FOIA Request Form may be used to submit your request, but it is not required. All written requests and/or forms should be emailed to FOIA@mitcrpc.org with a subject line containing the term "FOIA" or "FOIA Request." Materials being delivered in person or mailed should be addressed as follows: Attn: FOIA Coordinator Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C Lansing, MI 48911 Documents and forms regarding FOIA may be found below: Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines FOIA Request for Public Records Form FOIA Request Detailed Cost Itemization Form Commission Resolution

Tri-County is directed by a board of 19 commissioners representing Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, the City of Lansing, the region's other largest population municipalities, area road and transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. They come together to resolve problems and guide development o Back to Committees Board of Commissioners Tri-County is directed by a board of 19 commissioners representing Clinton , Eaton , and Ingham counties, the City of Lansing , the region's other largest population municipalities, area road and transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation . They come together to resolve problems and guide development of the Greater Lansing area with a regional perspective, looking past county and municipal boundaries for the greatest good of our region’s citizens. The highest elected official of each county and the City of Lansing serve on the Commission as ex officio members. Tri-County commissioners are elected and appointed officials from the public and private sectors and are appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners by their member organizations or municipalities. At the beginning of each year, the Board elects officers and appoints commissioners to Tri-County's committees . Other elected officials, citizens, and community leaders share their expertise with the Board by serving on advisory committees and technical groups. Full Board meetings are generally held on the 4th Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar . Members Agendas & Minutes Meeting Dates Bylaws

We're creating a plan for an interconnected, accessible, and cohesive trails network that safely connects communities and points of interest throughout the region, capitalizes on existing assets and infrastructure, and encourages strategic investment to enhance vibrant communities. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY OF LIFE > TRAILS PLAN Document Library Greater Lansing Trails Plan Tri-County has partnered with the U.S. National Park Service to create a plan for our regional trails system - one that works to enhance the quality of life for our region's residents and take advantage of our region's central geographic location to bolster Mid-Michigan as a hub for recreational tourism. Building off our non-motorized transportation planning efforts, the plan aims to make connections between community spaces and recreational assets, like parks, regional points of interest, and local businesses; encourage economic prosperity; and bolster experiences for residents and visitors who walk and bike in our region. Learn more about the project, our vision, and how to get involved at mitcrpc.org/trails .

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HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > ENERGY All Program Planning Areas Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Energy As the region prepares for emerging transportation technologies and increased demands of our energy infrastructure, Tri-County recognizes the need to plan for reliable and efficient energy systems, including effectively managing local assets and addressing gaps in our transportation infrastructure. From 2017-2019, Tri-County housed and coordinated the Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities , a coalition of stakeholders working locally to implement alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. GLACC's projects aim to diversify the clean transportation energy market, increase independence, and increase energy security through promoting and implementing alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, and fuel economy improvements. Learn more about their initiatives at www.michigancleancities.org .

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law on November 15, 2021. The law authorizes $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026. HOME > INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT & JOBS ACT Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. The law represents the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and economy in our Nation’s history, authorizing $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026. Of the total authorized funding, approximately $550 billion is new infrastructure spending above current “baseline” levels (i.e., annual spending levels under existing federal programs/legislation). At the core of the new law is a five-year reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program and $284 billion for highway, bridge, public transportation, and transportation safety improvements – more than half of the IIJA’s total new investment. But the IIJA is not just a transportation bill. It provides significant new investments for non-transportation infrastructure programs, including: Navigate Impacts to Michigan Impacts to the Region Funding Opportunities NOFO Newsletter Additional Resources Impacts to Michigan What Does the IIJA Mean for Michigan? For decades, infrastructure throughout Michigan has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The IIJA will provide approximately $11 billion to Michigan for infrastructure improvements and help the state remain competitive by creating a generation of good-paying jobs and economic growth. More specifically, the IIJA will provide Michigan with: Impacts to the Region What Does the IIJA Mean for the Tri-County Region? For the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, the IIJA provides more funding for the region’s core transportation programs that address the ways people travel, challenges with congestion, and improvements that can keep all users of the system - including drivers, bus riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians - safe. The law reauthorizes - or maintains - many core sources of funding and also increases funding for four core transportation programs administered by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission: Supports regional and local needs and funds improvements to bridges, roads, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian networks. Projects that support electric vehicle change and emerging technologies also qualify for this funding under the IIJA. Surface Transportation Block Grant Transportation Alternatives Strengthens mobility options for bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as improvements to recreational trails and streetscapes. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Strengthens mobility options for bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as improvements to recreational trails and streetscapes. Metropolitan Planning Supports TCRPC's metropolitan transportation planning services and other regional planning efforts in the Greater Lansing area. Transportation Funding Opportunities The IIJA represents a historic opportunity to repair our roadways and bridges currently rated as “in poor condition.” In total, the law provides an additional $284 billion in federal transportation funding over five years, effectively doubling total federal funding for transportation over that time to $567.5 billion. Transportation funding is available in the following categories, through both existing programs and newly created programs that cover things like climate change, equity, and resiliency: Roads, Bridges, and Major Projects (PDF) Passenger and Freight Rail (PDF) Public Transportation (PDF) Airports and Federal Aviation Administration Facilities (PDF) Ports and Waterways (PDF) Safety (PDF) Electric Vehicles, Buses, and Ferries (PDF) For more information about transportation funding opportunities, contact TCRPC staff by clicking here. Climate, Energy, and Environment Funding Opportunities Broadband & Cybersecurity Funding Opportunities Additional Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities Additional Resources IIJA Resources The following resources are designed to help communities plan for the new infrastructure law: Full Text of the IIJA Bill Tri-County IIJA Overview Presentation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources U.S. Department of Agriculture Resources U.S. Department of Commerce Resources U.S. Department of Energy Resources U.S. Department of the Interior Resources U.S. Department of Transportation Resources Federal Aviation Administration Resources Federal Highway Administration Resources Federal Transit Administration Resources Federal Railroad Administration Resources Maritime Administration White House IIJA Guidebook White House IIJA Michigan Fact Sheet White House IIJA Rural Playbook

CARTS Technical Committee provides recommendations to the Board regarding regional transportation plans, as well as transportation problems, issues, and opportunities in the region. The Committee addresses the Regional Transportation Plan (long range) and the Transportation Improvement Program (short-range). Back to Committees Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) The Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) Technical Committee provides recommendations to the Board regarding regional transportation plans, as well as transportation needs, issues, and opportunities in the region. The Committee addresses the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (long range) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (short range) project reviews and amendments. They also consider and offer recommendations regarding work programs, urban boundary and system review and designations, data collection, and special transportation projects/studies. CARTS members, usually transportation/public works staff, are appointed by their member agency or municipality. CARTS meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar . Members Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar Bylaws