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Our economy relies on the transportation of goods, and while freight plays a key role in the economic prosperity of our communities, it increases traffic on our highways and railroads. The recently passed FAST Act – Fixing America’s Surface Transportation – has placed emphasis on freight planning. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > FREIGHT All Program Planning Areas Transportation Transportation Improvement Program Metropolitan Transportation Plan Performance Measures Pavement Condition Safety & Operations Non-Motorized Traffic Congestion Public Transit Freight Regional Travel Air Quality (Conformity) Freight (Movement of Goods) Our economy relies on the transportation of goods, and while freight plays a key role in the economic prosperity of our communities, it increases traffic on our highways and railroads. The Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) , also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has placed emphasis on freight planning with a dedicated source of federal dollars for freight projects. The region's 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan analyzes the effects of freight traffic, including economic impacts, and a Regional Freight and Goods Movement Plan will detail projects that will improve truck routes. Tri-County has identified a multimodal Regional Freight Network and identified physical industrial clusters and corridors that are reliant on existing freight infrastructure for continued economic activity. Tri-County will soon develop a Regional Freight Plan to enhance freight movement in the region. The plan will include all modes of freight transportation and identify significant corridors and geographic areas where freight investment could help resolve freight mobility and congestion and safety issues, as well as enhance economic development opportunities for the region’s residents and business community. That planning process will start with a vision for a desired future, and from the vision, goals and performance measures will be created to help achieve it. Check back for updates!

The RTF reviews and establishes priorities for Federally Funded Rural Transportation projects in the rural areas of the Lansing tri-county region. Back to Committees Rural Task Force (RTF) This task force meets as needed, usually 4-6 times a year, to review and establish priorities for Federally Funded Rural Transportation projects in the rural areas of the Lansing tri-county region, specifically, communities within State of Michigan Region 6. Members of the task force include representatives of the region's county road and rural transit agencies and others. The Rural Task Force, also known as RTF 6, is advisory and makes recommendations through CARTS to Tri-County's Board of Commissioners regarding rural transportation issues, needs, and programs. Meeting dates are set as needed at the will of the Chair and will be posted when available. Members Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar Operating Procedures

The CCC is comprised of community leaders representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the region. The Committee provides an opportunity for community partners to discuss and provide feedback on regionally significant projects, planning initiatives, and developments. Back to Committees Community Coordinating Committee The Community Coordinating Committee (CCC) was formed by the TCRPC Board of Commissioners in May 2018 to obtain more diversified input during the planning process and stimulate conversation among community organizations. The CCC is comprised of community leaders representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the region. The Committee provides an opportunity for community partners to discuss and provide feedback on regionally significant projects, planning initiatives, and developments. The CCC does not set policy, supervise staff, or lobby any legislative body. The Board may consider recommendations and comments from the CCC. The CCC will meet quarterly and/or as needed. Meetings will be posted on the calendar as they are determined. Members Agendas & Minutes

Check out Tri-County's 360-degree virtual tour of over 87 miles of waterways and 49 miles of regional trails, perfect for planning outdoor excursions from the comfort of home! HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > DATA & MAPPING > TRI-COUNTY VIRTUAL TRAIL VIEWER Take a virtual tour of over 140 miles of mid-Michigan's waterways and trails with Tri-County's Virtual Trail Explorer! The map below offers a panoramic view of several regional trails, including the Middle Grand River Water Trail, the Red Cedar River Water Trail, the Lansing River Trail, the Clinton County portion of the Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail, and other local hiking and biking trails. Hover over the name of the trail on the left side of the viewer to focus the map on the selected trail, or click the trail name to jump directly to the 360-degree view. Look for land trails highlighted in green and water trails in blue. Want a different way to plan your trip? Visit the image galleries on our water trail and trails network landing pages to visually explore launches and access sites, trail heads, and more. The trail explorer may not have full functionality when used on a mobile device. By using the Tri-County Virtual Trail Explorer, you agree not to hold the creators of this map liable for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur because you used this information. All information on the interactive map and trail explorer is subject to change. It is not a substitute for your use of reasonable care or up-to-date knowledge of trail conditions. Make your own evaluation of the trail route, water, current, portages, weather, and hazards. Be sure you are informed on trail safety and plan routes appropriate for your skills. View Full Map Explore Our Trails Network Explore Our Water Trail Looking for a Specific Trail? The Virtual Trail Explorer only includes a selection of the many trails available throughout the Greater Lansing region and may be expanded to include more in the future. If you have a trail in mind to map, let us know , and we can navigate the process together.

The Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative (GLRPI) was formed to collaborate and pursue a vibrant, prosperous vision for the tri-county region's economy. Partners come together to brainstorm and plan for talent, education, transportation, health and environment, and placemaking initiatives. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > GREATER LANSING REGIONAL PROSPERITY INITIATIVE Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative What is the Regional Prosperity Initiative? Governor Snyder's Regional Prosperity Initiative (RPI) is a voluntary competitive grant process established to encourage local private, public, and non-profit partners to create vibrant regional economies. The Regional Prosperity Initiative was signed into law as PA 59 of 2013, which created South Central Prosperity Region 7, our tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. As the State Designated Planning Region and Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Greater Lansing area, Tri-County receives and manages the grant funds from the State RPI. Together with higher education, economic development, and workforce development partners, the Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative (GLRPI) was formed to collaborate and pursue a vibrant, prosperous vision for the tri-county region's economy. These partners come together to brainstorm and plan for talent, education, transportation, health and environment, and placemaking initiatives. To date, GLRPI has invested nearly $1 million to advance community development efforts throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Economic Performance Dashboard Section 822f of 2016 Public Act 268 guides the Regional Prosperity Initiative for the State of Michigan's prosperity regions. One of the requirements of the program includes the management of a performance dashboard of data, detailing the economic progress and status of our region. Snapshots of our region's key indicators are captured throughout the dashboard, titled MI Capital Region , providing stakeholders a foundational map that measures success, opportunities, and assets. This coordinated measurement tool tracks critical economic, educational, workforce, health, environmental, and social metrics, and empowers communities in our region to pursue strategic change, together. Since the sunset of the State's RPI program in recent years, Tri-County launched a new, expanded dashboard in 2024. How Can You Get Involved? Tri-County convenes regular meetings that are open to the public with stakeholders like LEAP, Inc. to consider and discuss issues leading to a common vision of economic prosperity for the region. Regional stakeholders and community leaders from all sectors are welcome to join in the conversation! Connection and networking are at the forefront, with topic-focused discussion centering on broad regional themes (the economy, regionalism, housing, talent, transportation, education, infrastructure, just to name a few). Learn more at mitcrpc.org/committees . Key GLRPI Partners

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > WATER QUALITY > GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT Groundwater Management & Wellhead Protection With only 1% of the water on Earth being useable, the majority is groundwater, making it one of our most valuable but under-appreciated natural resources. Groundwater is used for drinking water by more than half of the people in the U.S. and is especially essential in the Greater Lansing area, where it makes up 99% of our drinking water resources. We recognize the importance of groundwater quality and lead a variety of efforts to address its management and protection in our region. The Groundwater Management Board Since 1982, Tri-County has hosted the Groundwater Management Board (GMB) to discuss policy matters, land use, and/or water development projects that may have a potential impact on groundwater resources and management in the region. The GMB's mission is to provide a multi-jurisdictional forum for coordination and cooperation to help assure adequate quantities and qualities of groundwater are available to meet regional needs. Wellhead Protection Viewer In partnership with the GMB, Tri-County also maintains a Wellhead Protection Viewer (WPV) . This interactive online mapping application provides a variety of data – including well locations, time of travel areas, potential contamination source locations, brownfields, and more – to municipalities so they can be better informed when making development decisions that may affect our region's groundwater resources. For additional information or technical support, please contact us . GMB Past Projects Past Projects Throughout our agencies' history, Tri-County and the GMB have been recognized as a Groundwater Guardian by the Groundwater Foundation for our efforts in groundwater protection. Throughout our agencies’ history, Tri-County and the GMB have coordinated to provide in-kind support, staff resources, and/or funding for a variety of projects, events, and outreach activities to promote groundwater research, stewardship, and informed decision-making, and educate residents and community leaders about their role in protecting this valuable resource. Read on to learn more about our project history, or visit the GMB webpage to get involved with our current efforts! Fiscal Year Work Plan https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b8b7d_51231c2b83f64875bab115d844d68ab9~mv2.jpg The budget for fiscal year 2026 helps to fund the objectives of the work plan, which focus on four main tasks: technical projects, research and development, outreach and education, and program administration. There is a total of 18 objectives to account for the 1414 hours of dedicated staff time by the Tri-County Environmental Planner. These objectives reflect the technical and outreach priorities of members while providing a representation of the administrative needs and support needed to run the Groundwater Management Board. A new work plan and budget will be created each year, leading up to the new fiscal year, to provide a guiding document on what activities will be accomplished for the Board and for members to bring back to their communities to use in their continued efforts to protect and manage groundwater resources. To learn more about the activities and initiatives currently focused on by GMB, refer to this year’s work plan: FY 2026 Work Plan (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GMBFY2026WorkPlan) FY 2025 Work Plan (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GMBFY2025WorkPlan) FY 2024 Work Plan (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GMBFY2024WorkPlan) FY 2023 Work Plan (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GMBFY2023WorkPlan) FY 2022 Work Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GMBFY2022WorkPlan) Lansing Metropolitan Area Groundwater Management Plan Published in 1982, the Lansing Metropolitan Area Groundwater Management Plan (https://mitcrpc.app.box.com/v/GroundwaterManagementPlan)was created after groundwater drawdown concerns with both municipal and private wells occurred across the region. This plan studied the geographic area of Watertown, DeWitt, Bath, Delta, Lansing, Meridian, Windsor, Delhi, and Alaiedon townships to define what the nature and extent of the drawdown impacts were and what they would be in the future, assess future community water supplies, and protect the region’s groundwater aquifer from contamination. Since publication, this plan has been used as the guiding document for the Groundwater Management Board to coordinate and optimizing management of the groundwater resources in the metropolitan area. It consists of six main recommendations which include: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b8b7d_e863aeb7c9d04ae89f4aab280dc05a9a~mv2.jpg • Coordination with other agency groundwater programs • Assess groundwater quality in the Lansing Metropolitan Area • Perform an on-going assessment of groundwater supply • Identify future sources of water • Coordinate groundwater management activities with other management programs • Implement a water conservation/education program designed to instruct GMB members, community officials, and citizens on the basic concepts of groundwater management Groundwater Surveying in Michigan Capital Region https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined To better understand our groundwater system, the Ingham County Health Department participated in the Southwest Michigan Groundwater and Monitoring Program, better known as the Michigan Groundwater Survey (MGS). This was a project started in 1983 by Western Michigan University with financial support from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. As one of 18 communities in Michigan to participate in MGS, the county sampled over 300 wells and analyzed the groundwater quality of all 16 of its townships. This original survey, published as the "Report on the Aquifer of Ingham County," identified local concerns associated with activities - such as road salting - and levels of arsenic, nitrate, boron, and fluoride above drinking water standards and recommendations. The identification of these issues has been used by Ingham County to initiate programs to help protect our groundwater resources. At the time the MGS was conducted, the plan was to survey groundwater quality every 10 to 20 years to monitor any general changes; however, the original wells included in the MGS program have not been resampled since the 1983 study was completed in 1987. Recently, there has been interest in resampling these wells to compare current results with past analysis and to monitor overall groundwater quality across the entire tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties through a groundwater surveying initiative.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/groundwater-survey) Photo courtesy of Garry Rowe. Environmental Permits Checklist Since the early 2000s, Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Environmental Permits Checklist has been tailored to accommodate the specific needs of GMB communities and local stakeholders. This Environmental Permits Checklist customized for the tri-county region integrates contact information for representatives of relevant State of Michigan departments and each division serving jurisdictions within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. As of early 2023, the latest version of the Checklist has been released for use by staff of GMB members and regional partners for incorporation into their day-to-day activities, such as site plan reviews and wellhead protection planning. This tool is targeted toward community planners, local sustainability staff, environmental compliance specialists, emergency coordinators, and many more. To help users further understand the application of the checklist, an appendix has been developed to provide background on the different types of permits discussed in the checklist and additional contact information. Environmental Permits Checklist (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/EnviroChecklist) Environmental Permits Checklist Appendix (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/EnviroChecklistAppendix) Tri-County Water Policies and Programs Guide https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Created in 2015, the Tri-County Water Policies and Programs Guide (https://www.mitcrpc.org/waterguide)serves as an informational tool and guidance document for decision makers and residents of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Developed by bringing together experts within the community, this document provides information, program initiatives, and regulatory actions on groundwater, drinking water, land use, surface water, and wastewater for the urban and rural areas of the tri-county region. It identifies local water protection activities, policy and programming gaps, best management practices, opportunities for complementary activities, and recommendations and plans for long term sustainability that were established and agreed to by the organizations involved at the time of its creation. Letter of Recommendation: Michigan State Capitol Geothermal Infrastructure With the passing of the 2017-2018 state budget, the Michigan State Capitol Commission began a project to upgrade the capitol building's infrastructure with a geothermal heating and cooling system. Due to the increased risks to groundwater resources, the members of the Groundwater Management Board (GMB) worked together to pen a letter of recommendations (https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/edl9zmpgpby5r4o2w26f191uscdd9oz5)to the Michigan State Capitol Commission. As a result, many of the recommendations made by the GMB were taken into consideration for the project and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now known as the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE) appointed the GMB’s Geothermal Working Group as a stakeholder team to draft legislation on the matter. Wellhead and Groundwater Protection Audit Tool Created in 2011, the Wellhead and Groundwater Protection Audit Tool (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GroundwaterAuditTool) was developed to provide any community seeking guidance on their wellhead and groundwater protection strategies with a specific tool for evaluation. The auditing tool first examines a community's existing wellhead protection planning and implementation activities through an analysis of community documents, such as master plans, zoning ordinances, site plan review processes, and any other relevant plans or reports. This allows auditors to evaluate four important aspects of wellhead protection planning: 1. the identification of goals and objectives for improving or maintaining groundwater quality; 2. the identification of specific strategies that will allow the community to meet their stated goals and objectives; 3. an examination of ordinances/policy pertaining to groundwater protections; and 4. an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to aid in the identification of barriers and to gauge room for improvement. Wellhead Protection Programs Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3313_3675_3695---,00.html)Wellhead Protection Program assists local communities that depend on groundwater for their municipal drinking water supply systems by offering information and funding to help protect their water at its source. Through their Source Water Protection Grants,(https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3307_3515-314515--,00.html) any element of a community's wellhead protection plan or activities may be eligible for funding. Both Tri-County and GMB have an important role in the application process for communities seeking this funding. Each year a portion of dues paid by GMB members is put toward the required project funding match, the GMB works with Tri-County as a clearinghouse to help administer the grant, and GMB assists in the completion or oversight of the grant project. Some projects created under this grant include: • Groundwater protection training series for local planners, engineers, and decision makers • Gap analysis studies on best management practices and long-term sustainability • Developing sources of readily-available water and environmental data for community access • Social media campaigns on groundwater education • A series of groundwater education presentations for policy and decision makers • Movie advertisements for local education on the value of groundwater • A permanent local groundwater display for children’s education at Impression 5 • The creation and maintenance of the Wellhead Protection Viewer(https://www.mitcrpc.org/wellhead-protection-viewer) • Potential Contamination Source Inventory updates for Wellhead Protection Plans https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Capital Area Groundwater Alliance https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Established in 2000, the Capital Area Groundwater Alliance (CAGA) was comprised of Greater Lansing communities involved in wellhead protection and worked toward coordinating efforts on their wellhead protection programs, outreach, and projects. One of CAGA's primary goals was to establish a recognizable entity for wellhead protection efforts across multiple communities and to formalize their relationships and activities. CAGA served as a great educational resource for communities by creating programs like Tap into Groundwater Protection: A Training Opportunity for Lansing Area Business (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CAGATAPtraining)and the Abandoned Well Program, which focused on creating materials to educate homeowners about properly abandoning a well (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/AbandonedWellBrochure)on their property. CAGA was awarded the Innovation Award by the Michigan Association of Regions for their approach to educating the public on groundwater issues. Children's Water Festival https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Created in 1995 with the goal of teaching children the value and vulnerability of water, the Children’s Water Festival (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/ChildrensWaterFestivalHistory)was a regular event and feature of groundwater education in the region for over 20 years. The first festival saw over 1,000 children from schools around the tri-county area, offering attendees free entry and an interactive field trip for students to learn about the importance of our environment, water resources, and their role in protecting and conserving them. Following water festivals targeted 4th and 5th graders to better align with curriculm standards and help recruit future groundwater stewards. Though successful, the Children's Water Festival was an immense undertaking in fundraising, planning, and coordination with schools across the state, ultimately leading to a transition toward providing children's groundwater education activities as part of the MSU Science Festival and other local water education events. Regional Aquifer Study https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Conducted over two phases (as of 2020) the Regional Aquifer Study was led by GMB and Tri-County to determine the quality and quantity of water in the region’s aquifer system. Conducted by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) across nine townships, the first phase (https://pubs.usgs.gov/wsp/2480/report.pdf)began in 1991, when USGS created a detailed computer model of the aquifer system serving the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Igham counties, and used the model to delineate wellhead protection areas. In 2002, phase two (https://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5244/pdf/sir2009-5244.pdf)of the study used improved technology to update and refine the computer model to provide a better representation of the regional aquifer systems. Water Regionalization Study https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined In 1990, a study led by the GMB and Tri-County investigated the feasibility of developing a regional water system. Supported by 20 communities in the region, this study examined existing water infrastructure, predicted future needs into the year 2020, and projected five scenarios under which various communities could create shared water systems, resulting in significant monetary savings and system protections. After its completion in 1993, the study received an award from the Michigan Association of Regions for outstanding intergovernmental programs and ultimately lead to the formation of the Mid-Michigan Water Authority (https://www.mitcrpc.org/mmwa)in December 1995. By-Product Synergy https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1dc76_39b85dfdb37c4e66aaeeff4af47ce09f~mv2.png Started by an EPA Pollution Prevention Grant in 2011, the By-Product Synergy (https://mitcrpc.app.box.com/v/ByProductSynergy)project focused on turning waste output from one company into a product stream for another company generating revenue while reducing or eliminating pollution at the source. The state-wide project included participants within a 75-mile radius around Lansing and focused on industries, such as Dow Chemical and General Motors, academic, and local governmental bodies. Through this project, connections were made to reduce the amount of aluminum chloride, chemical waste, copper waste, foil, food waste, non-chlorinated waste, and steel slag entering landfills across the region and reducing overall carbon dioxide and hazardous waste production. As an agency wide program at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, By-Product Synergy focused on connecting the needs of one participant with the resources of another by: • Stakeholders providing expertise, support, and marketing. • Innovators looking at new ways to use, change, and repurpose waste products. • Participants bringing their waste streams to the table and looking for additional inputs into the system. Groundwater Education in Michigan (GEM) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1dc76_5601ba9e1cb245b2a9c6bfebb5cd68fb~mv2.png Established by W.K. Kellogg in 1897, the Groundwater Education in Michigan program focused on educating citizens and community leaders on groundwater and drinking water issues and the need to protect the quality of these resources. With the development of geographic information systems (GIS), the GMB became involved in the project in the early 1990s to educate local officials on groundwater and to highlight how GIS equipment could improve decision making processes. This coincided with the development of GEMNET, which was a computer network that allowed for the exchange of ideas and technology pertaining to groundwater in Michigan. Housed through the Groundwater Resource Center, GIS information was available on base maps, soils, zoning, toxic sites, census tracts, and land use, in addition to, an extensive physical library on periodicals, reports, brochures, guidebooks, pertinent legislation, and videos all targeted toward groundwater education and resources. Community Presentations & Knowledge Sharing The GMB convenes many regional stakeholders who play an important role in the management and conservation of our groundwater. With the opportunity to host so many key organizations, communities, and agencies together in one place, Tri-County's meeting space serves as an excellent venue to share information and host presentations on the latest research, hot topics, and changes to regulations and procedures. The following is a list of the many knowledge sharing activities, working groups, and presentations facilitated by the GMB over the years: • Hosted Wayne Jernberg from City of Grant Rapids to talk about Michigan’s Water and Wastewater Response Network • Hosted Stephen Gasteyer from Michigan State University to present on assessing attitudes and perceptions concerning risks to drinking water in Michigan. • Hosted Eric Oswald of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on regionalization of community water supplies. • Hosted Sandra M. Eberts of the United States Geological Survey, on the development of a Great Lakes groundwater and surface water conceptual framework. • Hosted Kaitlyn Kiessling of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to present on the MiWell program • Hosted Tim Faas to give an overview of the MI WARN Program • Formed a working group on reviewing well abandonment, started by reviewing sanitary codes • Hosted the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to speak to GMB members about the Source Water Protection Grant and its future status due to increased attention on PFAS in groundwater • Hosted Dr. Susan Masten of Michigan State University to give a presentation on lead and other groundwater contamination in Ingham County • Hosted Dr. Kurt Guter and his two high school students, Hudson Yiu and Luke Schafer, to present the results of a Williamston High School microplastics study • Formed the GMB Geothermal Working Group to advise on the drafting of EGLE’s statewide geothermal legislation • Hosted Lois E. Graham, R.S., M.S.A. of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to present on Michigan’s Statewide PFAS Sampling Effort • Hosted Mr. Tim Bowlin, Chief Financial Officer and Project Manager of the Michigan State Capitol Commission, to speak on his background and the geothermal project happening at the Michigan Capital Building • Hosted Jared Harmon, Executive Director of Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy on Michigan’s Forests to Mi Faucets program • Hosted Anthony Kendall, Research Assistant Professor at Michigan State University on create a new now-cast Great Lakes groundwater level product with state-of-the-art models and satellite observations • Hosted Murat Ulasir, Asset Management Practice Leader at OHM Advisors on clickable asset management plans • Co-signed Pariana Groundwater Discharge Permit Letter with Tri-County to EGLE • Hosted Christe Alwin from Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy on the department’s chloride implementation plan • Hosted Brian Steglitz of City of Ann Arbor on their efforts of optimizing PFAS removal. Groundwater Guardian https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_978a3d102bc44f63a7d8a9e1ff1d01e5~mv2.png For over 27 years, Tri-County and the GMB participated and were recognized as a Groundwater Guardian by the Groundwater Foundation for our efforts in groundwater protection. This was a program focused on supporting and encouraging communities and organizations to promote groundwater awareness activities and education efforts through creating a network of participants acting locally while having a global impact. WPV

The Mid-Michigan tri-county region includes 75 cities, townships, and villages. We serve these jurisdictions through the three counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham. HOME > ABOUT > JURISDICTIONS Jurisdictions The tri-county region includes 75 cities, townships, and villages. We serve these jurisdictions through the three counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham. Alaiedon Township Aurelius Township Bath Charter Township Bellevue Township Bellevue, Village of Bengal Township Benton Township Bingham Township Brookfield Township Bunker Hill Township Carmel Township Charlotte, City of Chester Township Clinton County Dallas Township Dansville, Village of Delhi Charter Township Delta Charter Township DeWitt Charter Township DeWitt, City of Dimondale, Village of Duplain Township Eagle Township Eagle, Village of East Lansing, City of Eaton County Eaton Rapids, City of Eaton Rapids Township Eaton Township Elsie, Village of Essex Township Fowler, Village of Grand Ledge, City of Greenbush Township Hamlin Township Hubbardston, Village of Ingham County Ingham Township Kalamo Township Lansing Charter Township Lansing, City of Lebanon Township Leroy Township Leslie, City of Leslie Township Locke Township Maple Rapids, Village of Mason, City of Meridian Charter Township Mulliken, Village of Olive Township Olivet, City of Oneida Charter Township Onondaga Township Ovid Township Ovid, City of Potterville, City of Riley Township Roxand Township St. Johns, City of Stockbridge Township Stockbridge, Village of Sunfield Township Sunfield, Village of Vermontville Township Vermontville, Village of Vevay Township Victor Township Walton Township Watertown Charter Township Webberville, Village of Westphalia Township Westphalia, Village of Wheatfield Township White Oak Township Williamston, City of Williamstown Township Windsor Charter Township

The connectivity and accessibility of our region's parks, trails, and water amenities play a crucial role in making the Greater Lansing area a competitive place to live and play. Learn more about Tri-County's plan for our regional trails system. A TRAILS PLAN for Greater Lansing LEARN MORE WHY ARE TRAILS IMPORTANT? HOW ARE WE PLANNING FOR TRAILS? THE VISION FOR REGIONAL TRAILS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LOCAL PLANS & BEST PRACTICES GET INVOLVED! Learn More The 'Why' The connectivity and accessibility of our region's parks, trails, and water amenities for both residents and visitors play a crucial role in making the Greater Lansing area a competitive place to live, work, and play. While we have an impressive urban nonmotorized network, trails from outside our region abruptly stop as soon as they cross our borders, leaving a massive gap in mobility and connectivity and missed opportunities for health, tourism, and recreational activation. So, how do trails help our communities and residents? Trails are more than a recreational asset — they bring economic prosperity and other benefits to our communities and to those who walk and bike in our region. Benefits of Trails Project Phases The 'How' Tri-County is developing a vision, plan, and path forward for a regional trails system — one that works to improve 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 local businesses, communities, and visitors. Explore the phases of our trails initiative below! WE ARE HERE! PHASE 1: VISIONING PHASE 2: PLANNING PHASE 3: ANALYSIS PHASE 4: EXECUTION PHASE 2: PLANNING FOR FUTURE FEASIBILITY The region needed a plan that looked at the feasibility of connecting our existing trail assets to the larger community and state to help fill the nonmotorized transportation gaps in our region, as illustrated in the below map. Tri-County initiated a trails feasibility connectivity study in 2021 to establish a conceptual blueprint for a prioritized, "tiered" regional trails system of over 75 miles of trails that form connections to the region’s core cycling, pedestrian, and recreational facilities. The Regional Trails Feasibility Plan was completed and adopted in July 2023. VIEW THE TRAILS PLAN VIEW THE TRAILS PLAN WATCH THE PRESENTATION WATCH THE PRESENTATION The plan explores the feasibility of developing three new trail routes between the existing Lansing River Trail network and major interregional trails that enter into the tri-county region, including the Clinton Ionia Shiawassee (CIS) Trail in northern Clinton County, the Paul Henry Trail in southwest Eaton County, and the Lakelands State Park Trail in southern Ingham County. Numerous potential routes were studied from a bird's-eye perspective to assess how best to connect our urban center and rural communities, and along the way, to regional assets like local parks and recreation amenities, employment centers, municipal assets, and other community spaces and destinations. Project Background Project Timeline Map of Trail Network Gaps Community Engagement PROJECT TIMELINE HOW WE INVOLVED THE PUBLIC & STAKEHOLDERS Trails connect our communities, provide a means to experience the outdoors, improve our health, enhance our economies, and so much more. We wanted to know what's most important to the public! Throughout the project, we engaged hundreds of stakeholders and members of the public to gather input. Navigate the slides below to learn more. ADOPTION OF THE TRAILS PLAN JULY 2023 Following public meetings throughout May 2023 and a comment period in July to gather insight into the community's trail needs and priorities, the project team incorporated feedback into the draft Regional Trails Feasibility Plan. The plan was presented to Tri-County’s Board of Commissioners and adopted on July 26, 2023. Press Release: Draft Plan and Comment Opportunity Interactive Comment Map of Proposed Trails View the Presentation HISTORY Since the initiation of visioning work in late 2019, Tri-County's long-range 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan , Moving Mid-Michigan , was adopted by the Board of Commissioners in December 2020. This plan identified "regional trails planning" as one of six key implementation priorities for the agency. Tri-County revived the project — this time with support from consulting firm OHM Advisors — after pausing due to the coronavirus pandemic in mid-2021. GOALS At its heart, this plan aims to improve the quality of life for our region's residents and take advantage of our central geographic location to bolster Mid-Michigan as a hub for local businesses, communities, and visitors. In addition to identifying trails that will enhance our region’s economy, transportation options, and attractiveness and expand the connectivity and accessibility to communities inside and outside the region, this plan was designed to make our region more competitive for future funding opportunities and better position local governments and nonprofits in their planning efforts. Since its completion in July 2023, it has set a path forward to prepare the region to secure future funding opportunities, enhance and expand our connectivity to communities both inside and outside the region, and identify strategies and partnerships to make the vision a reality. The project’s goals are to: MEET THE TECHNICAL TEAM PHASE 4: SECURING FUNDING & CONSTRUCTING As part of a Tri-County's $2.5 million TAP pilot project , trail route segments will be identified and prepared for grant application submission to acquire funding for construction. Updates regarding this work will be shared as they are available. PHASE 3: ANALYZING & REFINING ROUTES In late 2023, Tri-County initiated a $2.5 million pilot project to begin implementation of the Regional Trails Feasibility Plan by further analyzing and conducting Early Preliminary Engineering (EPE) to refine identified routes. Ultimately, the project aims to generate MDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding to connect three state-wide multi-use trails (Mike Levine Lakelands Trail – Ingham County, Fred Meijer Clinton Ionia Shiawassee Trail – Clinton County, and the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail – Eaton County) to the Lansing River Trail. This project will focus on filling these crucial corridor gaps and creating connections through the Tri-County region to the rest of the state. Project Background Project Timeline Project Area Map Community Engagement PROJECT TIMELINE THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! Thank you to everyone who took part in our open houses and surveys across the region! Your input was essential in building community consensus and shaping this plan. All the feedback we received was valuable in finalizing the trail routes. Below, you can see summaries of the trail-specific feedback and overall community input. Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Rail Trail Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail Mike Levine Lakelands Trail MORE DETAILS Following completion of the Regional Trails Feasibility Plan in 2023, Tri-County was awarded $2 million by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) through their Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to complete a pilot project to support the development of regional trails. TAP is a competitive grant program that uses federal transportation funds designated by Congress for projects that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide alternative transportation options. Tri-County will provide a match of $500,000. Completion of the pilot project is anticipated for the end of 2026. Several outcomes of this project will segue and overlap into Phase 4 of our regional trails planning initiative. Deliverables of the pilot project include: Early Preliminary Engineering (EPE) and segmentation of identified routes in the Feasibility Plan Documentation necessary to apply for TAP funding for each segment Playbook to guide communities on ways to develop trail projects suitable for TAP funding Tri-County has contracted with PEA Group with support from OHM Advisors to complete the project. PHASE 1: CREATING A VISION FOR THE PLAN At the foundation of any plan is a vision - one that betters our region and residents and guides plan development. In late 2019, Tri-County was awarded a technical assistance grant from the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) through their Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. Tri-County subsequently held two workshops in partnership with NPS in early 2020 to create a vision for a trails plan and brainstorm network connections with stakeholders. Work groups of public, private, and nonprofit and advocacy organizations representing transportation, recreational, nonmotorized, and environmental interests collaborated to identify the community's key priorities for a future regional trails system and map out potential routes and amenity connections. Further efforts were halted at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic shortly following these workshops, until Tri-County revived the project in mid-2021 (Phase 2). ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS REGIONAL TRAILS VISIONING WORKSHOP JANUARY 2020 Over 40 community organizations, transportation and trail advocates, and local parks departments came together at MSU's Henry Center for Executive Development to develop a project vision and explore preliminary ideas and connections for a regional trails system. Workshop Agenda & Presentation Final Vision for Regional Trails Get Involved Our Vision Create 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. Vision VIEW OUR EXISTING SYSTEM Virtual Trail Explorer RESOURCES & COMMUNITY PLANS View More PROJECT PHASES View Project Timelines FAQs What is the history of this project? Tri-County initiated this project in late 2019 with the support of a technical assistance award from the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) through their Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. Tri-County held two workshops in partnership with NPS in early 2020 to create a vision (https://mitcrpc.org/trails#vision)for the plan and brainstorm trail connections with stakeholders. After efforts were paused at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Tri-County revived (https://www.mitcrpc.org/post/rfp-feasibility-study-of-regional-trail-connectors)the project in mid-2021 – this time with assistance from consulting firm OHM Advisors – to explore the feasibility of developing three new trail routes between the existing Lansing River Trail network and major interregional trails that enter into the tri-county region, including the Clinton Ionia Shiawassee (CIS) Trail in northern Clinton County, the Paul Henry Trail in southwest Eaton County, and the Lakelands State Park Trail in southern Ingham County. Throughout 2022, six advisory committee meetings with representatives from Ingham County Parks, Clinton County Parks and Greenspace, Eaton County Parks, City of Lansing, Michigan Department of Transportation, U.S. National Park Service, and Tri-County Bicycling Association were held to guide development of the plan. Numerous potential routes were studied from a bird's-eye perspective to assess how best to connect our urban center and rural communities, and along the way, to regional assets like local parks and recreation amenities, employment centers, municipal assets, and other community spaces and destinations. Following discovery and corridor analysis, a series of seven local meetings was coordinated throughout the region with municipal staff in the summer and fall of 2022 to review preliminary trail routes and provide feedback, including insight on financial and location feasibility. A final stakeholder input session was held in late 2022 to finalize draft routes to present to the public. In May 2023, the community was invited to provide their input on the preliminary routes and conceptual trail designs at three public forums held in each county and via a survey and interactive comment map. Representatives from cycling advocacy and grassroots organizations, local governments, transportation agencies, and members of the public were asked to share their insight about local trail use, safety and design preferences, and priorities for trail connections. Collectively, over 100 attendees and responses were taken into consideration. The final Regional Trails Feasibility Plan,(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023TrailsPlan) which created a conceptual blueprint for a prioritized, "tiered" regional trails system of over 75 miles of trails that form interregional connections to the region’s core cycling, pedestrian, and recreational facilities, was completed (https://www.mitcrpc.org/post/tri-county-announces-completion-of-regional-trails-plan)and adopted in July 2023. In late 2023, Tri-County announced a $2.5 million pilot project (https://www.mitcrpc.org/post/tri-county-announces-2-5-million-trails-pilot-project)to foster the development of regional trails. This project, which is supported by a $2 million award from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) through their Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will support initial implementation of the feasibility plan through the completion of several deliverables, including: • Early Preliminary Engineering (EPE) and segmentation of identified routes in the Feasibility Plan • Documentation necessary to apply for TAP funding for each segment • Playbook to guide communities on ways to develop trail projects suitable for TAP funding Tri-County has recruited PEA Group, with support from OHM Advisors and The Greenway Collaborative, to complete this pilot project by the end of 2026. Currently, the project team is hosting several community open houses (https://www.mitcrpc.org/post/join-us-public-invited-to-regional-trail-connection-open-houses)to gather feedback from the public. Additional updates will be shared (https://mitcrpc.org/trails#phases)as the project progresses. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_b5253bc6b869424bac09469dfc8d73e9~mv2.png Why do we need a plan? At the heart of our region, we have a robust trails network - notably, the Lansing River Trail. However, we struggle to connect to major systems throughout the state and are less competitive for funding with an exclusively local approach. Nonmotorized transportation, commonly referred to as bicycle and pedestrian travel, encompasses everything from bike lanes and marked shared lanes to sidewalks and paved shoulders. Trails, a nonmotorized transportation facility that is often associated with shared use paths, center on the user experience and connectivity to statewide trails, existing nonmotorized infrastructure, and other amenities. Trails planning focuses on prioritizing off-road paths that can be used recreationally by both pedestrians and bicyclists alike and contribute to interregional mobility and a seamless network. Trails have notable benefits to the community, including improving the local economy through tourism and property values, recreational options, health, transportation options, environmental conservation and stewardship, and general quality of life of residents. The plan looks to capitalize on these benefits and establish a conceptual blueprint for over 75 miles of trails that can form interregional connections to the region’s core cycling, pedestrian, and recreational facilities. It primarily explores the feasibility of developing three new trails that provide a connection between the existing Lansing River Trail network with major trails in the state that enter the tri-county region, including the Clinton Ionia Shiawassee (CIS) Trail in northern Clinton County, the Paul Henry Trail in southwest Eaton County, and the Lakelands State Park Trail in southern Ingham County. We need a plan that looks at the feasibility of connecting our existing assets to the larger community and state to help fill the gap in our region, as illustrated in the below map. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840e9_1d4401e8b03d4c10af56b95e3b52279e~mv2.jpg In addition to identifying trails that will enhance our region’s economy, transportation options, and attractiveness and expand the connectivity and accessibility to communities inside and outside the region, this plan will make our region more competitive for future funding opportunities and better position local governments and nonprofits in their planning efforts. The project’s goals are to: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_3018ffadcb5f4f438c99fc4e69baf542~mv2.png Who is leading this project? Following the initiation of the project in late 2019 in partnership with the National Park Service, Tri-County developed the Greater Lansing region’s long-range 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan,(https://mitcrpc.org/mtp#plans) Moving Mid-Michigan. This plan was adopted by Tri-County’s Board of Commissioners in December 2020 and identifies "regional trails planning" as one of six key implementation priorities for the agency. Since then, Tri-County has led multiple initiatives to plan a regional trails network that will connect Lansing and Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. In 2023, Tri-County completed a trails connectivity feasibility study and conceptual plan with professional assistance from OHM Advisors and guidance from an advisory committee comprised of representatives from Ingham County Parks, Clinton County Parks and Greenspace, Eaton County Parks, City of Lansing, Michigan Department of Transportation, U.S. National Park Service, and Tri-County Bicycling Association. Local government staff, including the three counties and cities of Lansing, East Lansing, and Charlotte, also contributed their technical review. In 2024, Tri-County initiated a multi-million dollar pilot project to further refine proposed routes that will connect the region’s existing Lansing River Trail system to other statewide trails and prepare them for future grant applications. Tri-County’s team of planners has procured assistance from PEA Group, with support from OHM Advisors and The Greenway Collaborative, to complete this project by the end of 2026, which is currently ongoing. Questions regarding this work may be directed to info@mitcrpc.org.(mailto:info@mitcrpc.org) What are the benefits of trails? Trails are more than a recreational asset - they bring economic prosperity and other benefits to our communities and to those who walk and bike in our region. Trails: • provide low-cost recreational opportunities for families and other users • boost spending at local businesses and improve tourism • make communities more attractive places to live and increase property values • serve as amenities to attract and retain top talent • connect users to community assets and public spaces • encourage exercise and other healthy outdoor activities • offer an alternative means of transportation and connect our broader multimodal system • promote conservation, revitalization, and purposeful development of outdoor assets and spaces The connectivity and accessibility of a community’s parks, trails, and water amenities can play a crucial role in making the region a competitive place to live and play. They also can impact our economy – from home values to retail spending trends. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_7a2fee5f0cd54fd6ad4cdce52b2ccb36~mv2.png Who is the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission? The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is a public planning agency established in 1956, serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties in Mid-Michigan. Tri-County makes our region a more prosperous community by planning for a strong economy, reliable transportation, and sustainable infrastructure and natural resources. We connect local organizations and governments to funding, technical assistance, data resources, and opportunities to discuss trends and challenges affecting the Greater Lansing area. Learn more about Tri-County’s current projects at mitcrpc.org/currentprojects.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/currentprojects) Frequently Asked Questions Resources Resources & Existing Plans County Plans CLINTON COUNTY 2020-2024 Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/ke3tgxcznbdleizlq9xs74dq9cn5l2ut) 2016 Comprehensive Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/rifuw42pcozv9s7c1lt9prbmv58ikt52) 2015 Non-Motorized Facilities Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/6137x6d1qkdtolo6p0yjw34s5n84ask1) EATON COUNTY 2016-2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/w3v12ezrov5kko7w6l3qeow20ssf2scg) 2011 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/dgw9m35buak61yqff4twqnxq155zoavc) INGHAM COUNTY 2018-2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/lqe1osde5tq8zunjuc0cqbbv95riguyn) City, Township, and Village Plans CLINTON COUNTY BATH CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/p7kr8csgrm1pzelzmujds8vc87dbelhj) 2019 Main Street 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Lansing Comprehensive Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/4fpuytqud0b0e16g25uui5iykp1kdyig) 2011 Walk and Bike Lansing Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/3tt5oahl4o0z9hnm9563rzt6uon0fxje) LANSING TOWNSHIP 2018-2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/3ayecr7uoiwedwmmvd978s9pfaslpjev) 2014 Master Plan Update(http://www.lansingtownship.org/Departments/PlanningandDevelopment/2014MasterPlanUpdate.aspx) CITY OF MASON 2020-2024 Parks, Recreation, and Non-motorized Transportation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/hnez3kmdfkcj3xzrx03h8izbr2zmhq4g) 2014 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/hnez3kmdfkcj3xzrx03h8izbr2zmhq4g) MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 2017 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/bkugnvzwsa3hwl31pyso44ayxhuqxc7s) 2017-2021 Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/zazpwnsncztj1d19dhur29m8a5suednb) 2004 Greenspace Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/szt1jny4solyt35qqlqwhue1snbogzvy) STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE 2014 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/zue2f520jf3fewfjwnsfdgsvk8dzdsfc) 2012-2016 Recreation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/5qtz3ndv3y013giykkd22nkhl0lg3bj2) 2010 Walkable Community Trail and Sidewalk System Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/ce9v4pyqaod3diprbw8ixs9hznw6iw4h) VEVAY TOWNSHIP 2017 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/gy2uk35nkeb40y9hwgpxa2c4kxfah859) CITY OF WILLIAMSTON 2019-2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/li7vrsy0lik0uapk64onayr59hutu2oc) 2015 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/hpnabgjm7y2k59ol410sjoo80igw2n9h) Other Resources City of Lansing River Trail Facilities( https://www.lansingmi.gov/436/Lansing-River-Trail) City of Lansing River Trail Map(https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/b6665077-115d-492d-8d46-458b6bdee9b4) 2018 Shaping the Avenue PowerPoint(https://www.meridian.mi.us/home/showpublisheddocument/13114/636673509038100000) CIS Trail Map and 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Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) establish a long-range vision for improvements in our transportation system. They consider and incorporate everything from road construction and traffic congestion, to public transit and biking and pedestrian paths (non-motorized). HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > TRANSPORTATION > METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN Document Library Metropolitan Transportation Plan Learn More View the Plan Background Media & Materials Participate Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) - also known as a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) or Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) - establish a long-range vision for improvements in our transportation system. They consider and incorporate everything from road construction and traffic congestion, to public transit and biking and pedestrian paths (non-motorized facilities). FORECASTING OUR FUTURE Our region's long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan , titled Moving Mid-Michigan , is a 25-year outlook on the Greater Lansing area's future transportation needs. As our region continues to grow, the plan plays a critical role in identifying projects and strategies that will improve and maintain roads and other transportation infrastructure — and our mobility, connectivity, and safety — while enriching the economy and environment in Mid-Michigan. Everyone has the opportunity to be heard , get involved in the planning process , and be a part of the future . Visit MovingMidMichigan.org/participate to learn how! Join the conversation on Facebook and X: #MovingMidMI MTP Background BACKGROUND Since the 1962 Federal-aid Highway Act, federal legislation has required metropolitan area transportation plans to be developed through a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. This plan serves to satisfy federal regulations outlined in 23 CFR 450 and ensures that MDOT, transit agencies, and local governments are eligible to use federal transportation funds to construct or implement improvements to roadways and transit routes. The MTP represents the collective transportation goals of city and county governments, transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Its purpose is to prioritize and identify how federal federal funds will be invested to improve mobility across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. As the designated MPO for the region, we are required by federal law to update the regional transportation plan every five years to account for changes in transportation needs that result from shifts in regional economic conditions, real estate development trends, funding availability, and public policies. Tri-County prepares the plan on behalf of our member jurisdictions. MTPs METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN: MOVING MID-MICHIGAN THE 2050 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Moving Mid-Michigan , was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on December 18, 2025. Visit MovingMidMichigan.org to learn more. THE 2045 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Moving Mid-Michigan , was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on December 17, 2020. Visit MovingMidMichigan.org to learn more. Please click here for a printer-friendly copy. THE 2040 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's long-range 2040 Regional Transportation Plan was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 29, 2015. Contact us to request a printed copy. Participate SHARE YOUR VOICE Transportation planning affects all of us. It influences the roads that are repaired, the systems that are implemented, and even the goods, services, and businesses that come into the area. The latest edition of Moving Mid-Michigan is now available! But we still welcome comments and questions. Below are some easy ways you can get involved and share your thoughts. ATTEND A MEETING SUMBIT A COMMENT FORM CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS

By working with developers, realtors, nonprofit agencies, municipalities, and economic development agencies to assess the diversity in regional housing needs, we can develop regional housing strategies that improve the quality of life for all. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > HOUSING All Program Planning Areas Housing Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has a history of studying and planning for the housing needs of the Greater Lansing region's residents. By working with developers, realtors, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, economic development agencies, and other partners to assess the diversity in regional housing needs, we can develop regional housing strategies that provide safe, healthy, affordable, accessible, and attainable housing for all in a community of their choice. South Central Regional Housing Partnership The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) published Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan in 2022 and established the Michigan Statewide Housing Partnership, which called for the creation of Regional Housing Partnerships (RHPs) . Tri-County, in partnershi p with the Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP), is leading the facilitation of this RHP effort for the tri-county region, serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties (Region I). This RHP, known as the state's South Central Regional Housing Partnership, has brought stakeholders from across the region together to develop a five-year housing action plan that addresses local and regional housing needs, builds on the region’s existing networks and housing ecosystem, and aligns with the priorities, goals, and strategies identified in both the Statewide Housing Plan and Tri-County's recent HousingDrives study . A variety of public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders that work with housing in the region participated in two RHP Summits and five working group sessions from July through September 2023 to help the community create a path for action. Members of the community were also invited to participate in a public workshop in August and a comment period from September 1-15, 2023 to provide feedback on regional housing priorities and the draft plan. Tri-County and CAHP incorporated this feedback and results from HousingDrives to develop a Housing Action Plan and submitted it to MSHDA at the end of September 2023. The region's Housing Action Plan selects the top goals (five in total) and strategies that community leaders have identified as most important to prioritize for our tri-county area that support the state's plan. It also details who will serve as champions to help achieve these goals and establishes key performance indicators to measure progress over time. VIEW THE HOUSING ACTION PLAN VIEW THE HOUSING ACTION PLAN With guidance from a steering committee , t eams of local housing experts and advocates will continue working together over the next several years to implement actions that equitably educate and empower residents to live in the housing of their choice, stimulate and incentivize development to expand housing options, rehabilitate and preserve existing rental units and homes, support those experiencing homelessness and improve housing stability, and foster collaboration and information sharing between public and private organizations. Learn more about these working groups below. RHP Resources Regional Housing Partnership Resources Data Investment Working Groups Contact Us In the News EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT & EDUCATION Focuses on equitably addressing policies, accessibility, resources, landlord/tenant issues, and more. Contact EXISTING STOCK Focuses on the rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing stock. Contact FINANCIAL RESOURCES Focuses on creatively incentivizing new development, programs, and services of all types and needs. Contact NEW DEVELOPMENT Focuses on addressing construction/materials, labor, and incentive issues for new development projects. Contact PREVENTING & ENDING HOMELESSNESS Focuses on addressing issues faced by those in danger of or who are already homeless through affordable housing, shelter support, transitional housing, and more. Contact MEET YOUR CO-LEAD TEAM: SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (GREATER LANSING) Emma Henry | Executive Director Tom Edmiston | Director of Real Estate Development Nicole Baumer | Deputy Director HAVE FEEDBACK? COMMENT ON THE PLAN! QUESTIONS OR WANT TO GET INVOLVED? CONTACTS US! WHO'S INVOLVED? VIEW THE LIST OF RHP MEMBERS NEWS & EVENTS FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Press Release: MSHDA Supports Statewide Housing Plan Goals with $60 Million 'MI Neighborhood' Application Press Release: Regional Housing Partnership Announces Housing Action Plan Event: Regional Housing Public Workshop Event: Second Regional Housing Partnership Summit Event: First Regional Housing Partnership Summit Event: HousingDrives Virtual Town Hall Press Release: HousingDrives Regional Housing Assessment Project Launch DATA RESOURCES State of Michigan Housing Data Portal Michigan State Housing Development Authority's Region I Data Sheet Tri-County's HousingDrives Data Book Tri-County's MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Statewide Data Supporting Housing Activity Need U.S. Census Bureau Michigan Housing Profile U.S. HUD Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis for Lansing-East Lansing Michigan Realtors Housing Statistics FUNDING AWARDS & PROJECT INFORMATION MSHDA Interactive Program Investment Map MSHDA MI Neighborhood Grant Reservations for Region I MSHDA Building MI Homes Permit Tracker and Tri-County Region Data MSHDA Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Award Map Region I Building Permit and MSHDA Production Progress Reports South Central RHP Working Hub for Regional Housing Funding Resources MSHDA MI Neighborhood Grant Program MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program HousingDrives DOWNLOAD THE DATA BOOK VIEW THE REPORT VIEW THE PROJECT FACT SHEET HousingDrives : A Regional Housing Assessment With changing demographic and employment characteristics expected over the years ahead, it is important for the region’s stakeholders to understand the various types of housing available in our region and the policies and trends that influence our future housing needs. Tri-County has deve loped a Regional Housing Assessment of the three-county area to b etter understand these existing trends and barriers in today's housing market. The outcome of this project provides economic developers, housing and real estate professionals, municipal leaders, and other community organizations the data needed to make informed decisions that support meaningful development choices and housing opportunities. The project began near the end of 2021 and concluded public engagement opportunities in fall 2022. Visit HousingDrives for more information. Past Initiatives With support from Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability HUD grant funding, Tri-County partnered with the School of Planning, Design, and Construction at Michigan State University and the former Greater Lansing Housing Commission (now administered by the Capital Area Housing Partnership ) to conduct a study and create a plan for the future of Mid-Michigan's affordable housing. The Regional Affordable Housing Study completed in 2013 worked to provide an accurate diagnosis of current housing and set goals to improve housing affordability across the region. The study team compared the changes of the information on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of population and households and physical and socioeconomic characteristics of existing housing stock in Mid-Michigan using census data collected in 2000 and 2010, among other methods. The 5-year Comprehensive Regional Fair and Affordable Housing Plan provided an analysis of data trends in the tri-county area and assessed the anticipated housing needs in the upcoming years. Partners made an inventory of planned housing projects from housing developers in the City of Lansing and incorporated the opinions and needs of traditionally underrepresented individuals in the community.

GMB provides a forum for the coordination of groundwater matters in the tri-county region, and reviews and comments on land use and/or water development projects that may have a potential impact on groundwater management. Back to Committees Groundwater Management Board The Groundwater Management Board (GMB) provides a forum for the coordination of groundwater matters in the tri-county region, and reviews and comments on land use and/or water development projects that may have a potential impact on groundwater management. It is composed of representatives from Michigan State University and governmental units from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, and was designated by the State of Michigan as the local Large Water Users Group. Should there be a water use dispute, the GMB acts as the organizing body for discussion and mediation. The Groundwater Technical Advisory Council (GTAC) is an advisory council of the Groundwater Management Board. It is comprised of groundwater specialists from local government, local health departments, state agencies, and other organizations that play a direct role in groundwater protection. The GTAC advises the GMB on technical matters related to groundwater management. View past projects , the Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide , and the Lansing Metropolitan Area Groundwater Management Plan to learn more about the GMB’s activities to protect our region’s drinking water resources. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings of GMB and GTAC. Delegates Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar Bylaws