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Calling all planners, community leaders, government officials, and anyone interested in our mission - check out these opportunities to get involved in the planning process, learn about our region, and be active in your communities! HOME > GET INVOLVED > EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Calling all planners, community leaders, government officials, and anyone interested in our mission - check out these opportunities to get involved in the planning process, learn about our region, and be active in your communities! We are committed to open and accessible events. Requests for interpretation, accommodations for persons with disabilities, and assistance with additional needs should be made five business days in advance of the meeting date. Contact info@mitcrpc.org for additional information. No events at the moment PAST EVENTS GMB Annual Breakfast 2025 Wed, Feb 11 Lansing Community College Share Details Virtual Town Hall: Draft 2050 MTP Tue, Dec 09 Zoom Join us for a virtual town hall to comment on the draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan! Share Details Stakeholder Input Session: Draft 2050 MTP Tue, Dec 09 Zoom Join us for a virtual input session to comment on the draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan! Share Details Smart Salting: Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training Wed, Oct 29 AgroLiquid Learn best management practices to reduce salt use while maintaining safety and minimizing environmental and infrastructure impacts. Share Details DEIB Learning in the Workplace Thu, Sep 04 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to explore the design, implementation, and evaluation process used for MSUFCU’s DEIB Learning Journey. Share Details Wellhead Protection Training Session Tue, Aug 26 Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Tri-County is hosting a training session with the Groundwater Management Board on their recently updated Wellhead Protection Viewer. Share Details 2050 MTP Draft Project List Virtual Town Hall Wed, Jul 16 Zoom Join us for a virtual town hall to comment on the Draft Project List for the 2050 MTP! Share Details DEI Hiring: Out of Sight, Out of Mind Thu, Jun 12 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to learn how HR departments, hiring managers, interviewers, and candidates can make impactful moves to improve their DEI hiring initiatives. Share Details 2025 Federal Certification Public Meeting Tue, May 06 bit.ly/CARTSZoom Help us ensure we meet federal planning requirements and provide feedback during a public meeting on Tuesday, May 6th, at 8:30 a.m. Share Details Public Meeting for the Draft FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Tue, May 06 bit.ly/CARTSZoom Help us plan the future of transportation in the Greater Lansing region! Tri-County staff will guide residents through the Transportation Improvement Program development process and provide an overview of the draft document during the public meeting on Tuesday, May 6th, at 8:30 a.m. Share Details Trails Open House Wed, Apr 30 DeWitt Charter Township Hall Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Trails Open House Mon, Apr 28 Vevay Township Hall Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Trails Open House Thu, Apr 24 Clinton County Road Commission Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Trails Open House Mon, Apr 21 Dimondale Presbyterian Church Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Trails Open House Thu, Apr 10 Stockbridge Township Hall Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Trails Open House Tue, Apr 08 AL!IVE Attend our open house to help shape the future of trail connections and strengthen the community’s assets! Share Details Freeway Access Study Open House Tue, Mar 25 Hawk Hollow Help us improve freeway access in the East Lansing and Clinton County area and discuss current and future mobility conditions, challenges, and opportunities! Share Details Water Sector - Cybersecurity Training Session Thu, Mar 20 Cooley Law School Join us for an in-person tabletop training scenario with Michigan's CISA representative to learn how to respond in real time to cybersecurity threats to your local drinking water system. Share Details Load More

Tri-County recognizes that walking and biking are a critical tool in moving people, reducing emissions, and improving the quality of life for the residents of our region, so we're developing a regional non-motorized plan for the region. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > NON-MOTORIZED All Program Planning Areas Non-Motorized (Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning) 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) In addition to getting us to and from work, school, or shopping, walking and bicycling provide a great outlet for exercise and recreation. There's been a push to recognize and support bicycling as an inexpensive, quick, and eco-friendly form of non-motorized travel. Tri-County recognizes that these various modes are a critical tool in moving people, reducing emissions, and improving the quality of life for the residents of our region. Interested in the road and trail biking paths our region has to offer? Check out our Road and Trail Bicycling Guide developed in partnership with MDOT. The map shows road surface type, traffic volume ranges, paved/unpaved shared use paths with regional significance, recreational facilities, points of interest, plus other facilities and amenities which help make cycling across Michigan an enjoyable tourism experience. If you're looking to explore our trails and waterways more closely before you travel, our Virtual Trail Explorer offers a 360° visual tour of a selection of regional trails that can be viewed from the comfort of your home, including information about public access points, amenities, and more along the way! Current Non-motorized Planning Activities In July 2023, the Tri-County Board of Commissioners adopted a Regional Trails Feasibility Plan for the Greater Lansing region. The goal of this plan is to expand our current network and take advantage of our region’s central geographic location by identifying feasible non-motorized routes to connect the existing Lansing River Trail system with the statewide trails that pass through our region (i.e., the Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) Trail, the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail, and the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail). Developing a true regional trail system would bolster Mid-Michigan as a hub for local businesses, communities, and visitors. Learn more about the Regional Trails Feasibility Plan. The trails the plan will be used to inform bicycle and pedestrian planning in the region. In addition, non-motorized planning is incorporated into all of our long-range planning efforts. This includes the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan adopted in December of 2020, which provides a long-range vision for all modes of transportation over the next 25+ years for our region.

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

The Guide is a unique effort that, for the first time, brought together experts in groundwater, drinking water, land use, surface water, and wastewater from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties to examine in depth how well they are working together to protect mid-Michigan's water resources. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES > WATER POLICIES & PROGRAMS Document Library Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide The Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide is a unique effort that, for the first time, brought together experts in groundwater, drinking water, land use, surface water, and wastewater from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties to examine in depth how well they are working together to protect mid-Michigan's water resources. These experts reviewed everything from agriculture to wetlands and considered how each system and program is interconnected and interdependent. The Guide is intended to be an informational tool and guidance document for decision makers and the citizens of the Tri-County region. Each chapter contains a narrative that provides a topic overview, main programming components, an outline of gaps and concerns and key resources. Each chapter also includes a correlating table that identifies central programs/activities. The table outlines standards, resources, actions, funding, evaluation, coordinating agencies and timelines for each identified program/activity. For ease of reference, each chapter is color coded.

Tri-County maintains a Tri-County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, created to protect the health, safety, and economic interest of residents and businesses and reduce the impact of natural and technological hazards in our region. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > HAZARD MITIGATION All Program Planning Areas Hazard Mitigation (Disaster Preparedness) Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency A hazard mitigation plan for the tri-county region is maintained to protect the health, safety, and economic interest of residents and businesses and reduce the impact of natural and technological hazards in our region. The plan provides the process for evaluation of land use development from a hazard mitigation perspective that will protect lives and property. It also provides eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs and grant funding for our local communities, as it meets the requirements of the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The latest update of the Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in 2023 by the Ingham County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The plan is also housed on th eir website . In 2015, Tri-County created the Tri-County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan . We worked closely with our region’s emergency management offices, land use development agencies, the Michigan State Police, affected businesses, and interested members of the public to develop a plan that addresses the purposeful use of land during development and provides recommendations to avoid damage from disasters our region may experience. The plan will be updated as needed for local communities to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation and FEMA funding that can be used for projects across the region.

MI Capital Region is your hub for the latest demographic, economic, and workforce data for Michigan's capital region. This dashboard follows key data trends in the Greater Lansing area. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > DATA & MAPPING > MI CAPITAL REGION DATA DASHBOARD MI Capital Region is your hub for the latest demographic, economic, and workforce data for Michigan's capital region. This dashboard visually and statistically analyzes data trends of key metrics in the Greater Lansing area, including industry, labor and employment, wages and income, education, demographics and population, and equity and social patterns such as business ownership, crime, and housing. Data can be viewed as charts and tables and exported to several formats for various uses. In addition to standard county geographies, the dashboard features custom county configurations to track trends for regional programs or efforts. The name of the geography appears for selection from a drop-down list, if data are available for that subject. These include the Lansing Metro (Metropolitan Statistical Area of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee counties), Tri-County Region (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties), Lansing Region Labor Shed (Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties), and Midwest Region (U.S. service area of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). MI Capital Region is accessible to the public, community partners, and local decision-makers. Data is updated as it's made available. Additionally, visitors can sign up to receive monthly newsletters to learn about key regional economic trends. Visit micapitalregion.org to view the dashboard and subscribe to receive the newsletter. VIEW THE DASHBOARD NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Additional information about the history of the MI Capital Region data dashboard is located at mitcrpc.org/pastprojects . 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. Looking for more data? Check out our dashboards, maps, and interactive data that tell the story of our region.

The public is always welcome at meetings of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. We value and respect your input and opinions about planning for all the communities in the Greater Lansing region. MEETINGS CALENDAR The public is always welcome at meetings of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. We value and respect your input and opinions about planning for all the communities in the Greater Lansing region. Commission and standing committee meetings are generally held at our office, 3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C, Lansing MI 48911. Meetings are subject to change. Please check this calendar for the most up-to-date times, dates, and locations. We are accessible by CATA Route 7. Call 517-393-0342 or email info@mitcrpc.org for more information or assistance! We are committed to open and accessible events. Requests for interpretation, accommodations for persons with disabilities, and assistance with additional needs should be made five business days in advance of the meeting date. No events at the moment

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the region’s four-year capital improvements program for road projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, and other transportation enhancements in mid-Michigan’s Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.  HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LEARN MORE What is the TIP? Navigate Current Program Past Programs Past Funded Projects Get Involved! Project Revision Policies More to Know What is the Transportation Improvement Program? Our transportation options and quality of infrastructure impact more than just mobility. They influence how we attract talent, create community places, drive economic development, and prioritize connectivity, safety, and accessibility for all who live, work, and play in the Greater Lansing region. This is why the projects included in our Transportation Improvement Program , or TIP for short, represent more than just an investment into our transportation system – they are an investment in our region’s prosperity and success. They also directly accomplish the goals, objectives, and priorities of the region’s long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan , which was created with you! The TIP is the region’s short-range capital improvements program for roads, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, public transit, and other transportation enhancements in Greater Lansing's tri-county region. It includes a list of the federally funded projects planned within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties over the next four years, as well as background information and statutory regulations that guide regional transportation planning across the country. Tri-County adopts a TIP every three years to ensure our communities are eligible to receive state and federal funding for these projects. The TIP is a living document and is regularly revised to reflect the most current transportation projects planned in the region. Significant revisions to projects, called amendments, may include adding new ones, adjusting timelines for construction or engineering, removing projects, and updating costs and other information. These changes, along with minor administrative modifications, are shared throughout the year at meetings of our technical advisory committee – the Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) – and approved by the Board of Commissioners . Previous amendments and project changes may be viewed below. What else should you know to better understand the TIP? Watch the video below or learn more here ! Have Questions? Contact our team at info@mitcrpc.org , for information on the TIP. FY 2026-2029 TIP FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Tri-County’s Board of Commissioners adopted the TIP for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 on May 28, 2025. Our fiscal year 2026-2029 TIP, which plans over $390 million of investment from October 2025 through September 2029, includes a variety of maintenance, reconstruction, new construction, capital purchase, and other projects to improve our roads and bridges, non-motorized networks (including bicycle and pedestrian paths and trails), public transit services and buses, system safety and operations, and various urban and rural transportation infrastructure and mobility needs. Navigate the document gallery below to view project details, as well as the TIP document and supporting appendices. To learn more about transportation projects planned throughout Greater Lansing's tri-county area, view the current project list (PDF) or explore the layers of our interactive map. Review projects by year or type, or see the full listing by expanding the arrow at the bottom of the interactive project map. Additional documents in the gallery include background on how projects are scored and prioritized, the schedule for amending projects, policies for revising projects, and other program information. March 2026 TIP Amendments February 2026 TIP Amendments December 2025 TIP Amendments November 2025 TIP Amendments September 2025 TIP Amendments Past Programs Past Projects Annual Listing of Obligated Transportation Projects View annual reports of past projects that have been obligated (received committed funding) in the below document gallery. The reports include projects, such as public transit, road, nonmotorized, and operational improvements, that are funded with federal dollars. Regionally significant projects supported with state funding are also included. Past Transportation Improvement Programs View past Transportation Improvement Programs and past amendments to these programs below. FY 2023-2026 TIP Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2023-2026 TIP on May 25, 2022. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2023 and 2026. The FY 2023-2026 TIP included over $350 million of programmed transportation investments, including $280 million for roadways and $70 million for public transit. View the FY 2023-2026 TIP and related materials below: FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023-2026TIP) Appendix A: Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPGlossary) Appendix B: Financial Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPFinancialPlan) Appendix C: Listing of Projects & Maps(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPProjectList) Appendix E: Project Scoring Criteria & Prioritization Process(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPProjectScoringCriteria) Appendix G: Public & Stakeholder Engagement Report(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPEngagement) Transportation Conformity Determination Report(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023-2026TIPLOMAReport) Environmental Justice Analysis Report(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023-2026TIPEJReport) Environmental Mitigation Report(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023-2026TIPEMReport) FY 2023-2026 TIP Project List(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FY2023-2026TIPProjectList) FY 2024 TIP Amendment Schedule(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FY2024AmendmentSchedule) FY 2025 TIP Amendment Schedule(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FY2025AmendmentSchedule) FY 2023-2026 TIP Development Schedule(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/23-26TIPDevelopmentSchedule) FY 2023-2026 Social Media Toolkit(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/SocialMediaToolkit) The TIP is a living document and, therefore, may be amended from time to time. Changes to the TIP are made in the form of amendments and modifications, which are regularly completed to ensure transportation project accuracy and funding resources. See the links below for all TIP modifications and amendments: September 2025 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/September2025TIPAmendments) July 2025 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/July2025TIPAmendments) May 2025 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/May2025TIPAmendments) March 2025 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/March2025TIPAmendments) February 2025 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/February2025TIPAmendments) November 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/November2024TIPAmendments) September 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/September2024TIPAmendments) July 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/July2024TipAmendments) May 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/May2024TIPAmendments) March 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/March2024TIPAmendments) February 2024 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/February2024TIPAmendments) December 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/December2023TIPAmendments) October 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/October2023TIPAmendments) September 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/September2023TIPAmendments) July 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/July2023TIPAmendments) May 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/May2023TIPAmendments) March 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/March2023TIPAmendments) February 2023 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Feb2023TIPAmendments) November 2022 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/November2022TIPAmendments) September 2022 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Sept2022TIPAmendments) FY 2020-2023 TIP Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2020-2023 TIP on June 26, 2019. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2019 and 2023. The FY 2020-2023 TIP included approximately $673 million of programmed transportation investments, including $477 million for roadways and $196 million for public transit. View the FY 2020-2023 TIP and related materials below: FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2020-2023TIP) FY 2020-2023 TIP Project List (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FY2020-2023TIPProjectList) FY 2020-2023 TIP Project Maps (https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/6k1mwetlwgo48m0o6s1u0682pk68su5j) TIP Quick Reference Guide (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TIPQuickReferenceGuide) FY 2020-2023 TIP Revision Policies(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2020-2023TIPRevisionPolicies) The TIP is a living document and, therefore, may be amended from time to time. Changes to the TIP are made in the form of amendments and modifications, which are regularly completed to ensure transportation project accuracy and funding resources. See the links below for all TIP modifications and amendments: May 2022 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/May2022ProposedTIPAmendments)March 2022 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/March2022TIPAmendments)February 2022 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/February2022TIPAmendments)November 2021 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/November2021TIPAmendments) September 2021 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/September2021TIPAmendments)July 2021 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/July2021TIPAmendments)May 2021 TIP Amendments (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/May2021TIPAmendments)March 2021 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/March2021TIPAmendments) February 2021 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/February2021TIPAmendments) November 2020 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/November2020TIPAmendments) July 2020 TIP Amendments(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/July2020TIPAmendments) FY 2017-2020 TIP Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2017-2020 TIP on June 22, 2016. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2015 and 2020. The FY 2017-2020 TIP included approximately $545 million of programmed transportation investments, including $190 million for roadways and $355 million for public transit. View the FY 2017-2020 TIP and related materials below: FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2017-2020TIP) Air Conformity Analysis Report(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/AirConformityFeb2019) TIP Project Ranking Criteria(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TIPprioritization) TAP Projects Evaluating Criteria(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TAPcriteria) Get Involved! GET INVOLVED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 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. We always welcome feedback on projects planned in the TIP. Check out ways to stay involved below! ATTEND A MEETING SUBMIT AN ONLINE COMMENT FORM CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS Things to Know What Else Should I Know? As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, Tri-County channels all federal funding for transportation projects into our local communities. The TIP, which plans for these projects, is developed through a cooperative, collaborative process with area road departments, the region's public transit providers, and local, state, and federal government agencies. The TIP's list of projects is "fiscally constrained," which means that only projects with confirmed funding are listed (it is not a "wish list" of projects). Though funding may come from a variety of sources, the term "obligated" references the federal government's legal commitment to pay their share of a project cost. The TIP is the short-range implementation arm of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan , and each TIP project must work toward achieving the goals and objectives listed in the Plan and meeting performance measures . The TIP is one of the ways we implement the long-term vision of the Plan, in addition to policy priorities and planning initiatives. What Types of Projects are Included in the TIP? Road Improvements Funding is used to improve the condition of the roads and highways. Transit Capital Funding for capital improvements, including public transportation facilities and bus purchases. Bridge Work Funding is used to repair and replace state and local bridges. Safety Improvements Funding is used to contribute to the improved safety of the transportation network by working to reduce fatalities and injuries of both drivers and bicyclists /pedestrians. Non-Motorized Facilities Funding is used to maintain or improve bicycle and pedestrian connections and infrastructure, including trails. Administration and Planning Funding is used for collecting data and coordinating studies for improvements for the transportation system, including reducing congestion, improving access and system connectivity, and other mobility enhancements. Types of Projects in the TIP

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > AIR QUALITY All Program Planning Areas Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Air Quality While the Greater Lansing, tri-county region has had historically consistent good air quality relative to other urban areas in the state of Michigan, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission recognizes the need to keep our air clean. Tri-County works to improve and protect the region's air quality by coordinating projects and educational initiatives that help address this need. Specifically, we: promote clean transportation options to the public and community leaders educate the region about potential ozone problems and voluntary ways to reduce emissions analyze transportation projects planned in the region with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for impacts on our air quality and ability to meet the NAAQS work with local communities to plan mobility and infrastructure projects that will help mitigate congestion and reduce carbon dioxide emissions convene business, education, government, and nonprofit groups together to achieve cleaner air Addressing Air Pollution CHECK TODAY'S AIR QUALITY CHECK TODAY'S AIR QUALITY SIGN UP FOR AIR QUALITY ALERT S SIGN UP FOR AIR QUALITY ALERT S SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT DOWNLOAD EGLE'S ANNUAL REPORT DOWNLOAD EGLE'S ANNUAL REPORT MiENVIRO PORTAL MiENVIRO PORTAL The federal Clean Air Act (CAA), which was significantly amended in the 1990s, requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six principal pollutants, called "criteria pollutants," that are common in outdoor air, considered harmful to public health and the environment, and that come from numerous and diverse sources. These pollutants include: Ozone (O3), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Carbon monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and Particulate matter (PM). Generators of these air pollutants are classified into four main types: stationary sources, area sources, non-road mobile sources, and on-road mobile sources. Of the six monitored pollutants, emissions resulting from transportation-related, on-road mobile sources include O3, PM, NO2, and CO2, which mainly come from vehicles on the roadways such as cars, trucks, and buses. Preventing and relieving these mobile sources are the primary goals of Tri-County's technical and outreach initiatives, including local road and transit projects planned in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and partnerships with community organizations to achieve cleaner air through public education. From 2017-2019, Tri-County staffed 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. The coalition has since expanded to become Michigan Clean Cities and continues to be an advocate and partner for local efforts. Most recently, Tri-County has partnered with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) to build support for commute alternatives, including public transit and clean commute options , as a primary tool to reduce regional emissions and address congestion. Learn how you can participate below! Take Action TAKE ACTION! There are many simple actions that you can take to help achieve cleaner air and reduce emissions in our region! What can I do when I travel? Take the bus, carpool, or share a ride. Even if you do it just once or twice a week, it will reduce traffic congestion and pollution, and save you money! The average driver spends approximately 44 cents per mile for ownership and maintenance of their vehicle. • All three counties in our region provide public transportation services to residents! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1840e9_8a2c03fa578b4e268084166b409e2fac~mv2.png If you are located in Ingham County, check out Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) (https://www.cata.org/Rider-Information/Clean-Commute-Options/What-Is-Clean-Commuting)as an alternative to driving your own vehicle. CATA offers both on-demand and fixed route options – use their online trip planning tool (https://www.cata.org/Routes-Schedules/Trip-Planner)to plan where you need to be and find bus route information, or see buses in real time and find nearby stops with their Transit mobile app!(https://www.cata.org/transit) Bonus: if you’re riding one of the nine Spartan Service routes on the campus of Michigan State University, your trips are free. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_0da2542a4b684cba9ccd98aefce07c10~mv2.png Serving as a first-mile, last-mile mobility service, CATA Rydz (https://www.cata.org/Rider-Information/Microtransit)is an on-demand, microtransit solution that connects Greater Lansing's transit riders to the region's public transportation services and destinations. Catch a flight, get to work or experience more — from downtown Lansing to the tri-county region — all from the convenience of the app.(https://city.ridewithvia.com/cata-rydz) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_847add515c6d4767b88700c93fcc7983~mv2.png For Eaton County residents, reserve a ride with the Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN) (https://eatran.com/)to get curb-to-curb service and travel where you need to go, including out-of-county medical trips. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91afcf_5ff43446a0ca4a5c9ad0e660defcfae6~mv2.jpg In Clinton County, you can schedule your ride with Clinton Transit (https://www.mybluebus.com/)by calling or using their mobile app. • A carpool typically consists of two to four people who share the ride. Carpool participants decide on their own if they will all share in the driving, if there is a primary driver, their commuting schedule, and their route. Any cost sharing agreements are also made amongst the pool members. • The Michigan Carpool Parking Lot Program has 242 MDOT-owned carpool lots, providing nearly 9,000 parking spaces for residents across the state. Visit MDOT carpool parking (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/Travel/Commuters/carpool-lots)to view the rules and security, and the MDOT carpool parking lot map (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/commuters/carpool-lots)to find a lot near you. Lots are provided for daily carpool/vanpool commuter parking and are not intended for residential, commercial, or long-term parking exceeding 72 hours. • A vanpool is a group of seven to fifteen people who commute on a regular basis in a MichiVan,(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/commuters/ridesharing) sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). All participants in the vanpool pay a monthly fee, except for the driver, who normally rides for free. The vanpool monthly fee is based on the number of riders and the one-way commuting mileage. All vanpoolers share the cost of the fuel, and as a group they determine their normal daily schedule and route. Wondering who vanpools? • People who have at least a 30-minute commute, or travel more than 10 miles one way • People with a fairly consistent schedule • People who live near or along the route of at least five to fifteen other people who are willing to share the ride in the same vanpool Ride your bike or walk (or even in-line skate) instead of driving. Thousands of residents use bicycles to travel in the Greater Lansing area. Bicycling can contribute to a healthier and more active lifestyle while cutting down on emissions and congestion! Did you know vehicles on the road create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide? • Want to take the bus and bicycle? Learn how you can bike and ride CATA at their Using Bike Racks & Lockers (https://www.cata.org/Rider-Information/How-do-I/Use-Bike-Racks-Lockers)webpage. • Find information about Tri-County’s Virtual Trail Explorer, Road and Trail Bicycling Guide, and trails plan here!(https://www.mitcrpc.org/non-motorized) • Check out additional resources for bicycling in our region from MSU Moves Bike Commuting Quick Guide,(chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://health4u.msu.edu/files/attachment/130/original/Bike%20to%20Work%20Quick%20Guide.pdf.pdf) MSU Bikes,(https://msu-bike-service-center.shoplightspeed.com/) Tri-County Bicycle Association,(https://www.biketcba.org/) and Mid-MEAC.(https://www.midmeac.org/) • Try walking for a healthy and environmentally friendly form of clean commuting. Visit the Capital Area Health Alliance's site (https://capitalareahealthalliance.org/lets_walk.php)to find out how to start a walking group, learn about walking tips and resources, and discover local parks and trails! Telecommute instead of driving to work, if possible. Working remotely from your home not only reduces emissions, but also reduces time spent commuting and transportation costs! As an added bonus, telecommuting can provide opportunities for flexibility and improved work-life balance. It’s especially helpful with lowering your personal contribution to emissions on Clean Air Action Days! Trip chain more often. Combine your errands into one trip to help you get things done more efficiently while simultaneously reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. When you first start a car after it has been sitting for more than an hour, it pollutes up to five times more than when the engine's warm. Care for your car. Regular maintenance and tune-ups, changing the oil, and checking tire inflation can improve gas mileage (saving you money), extend your car's life, and increase its resale value. • Replacing a clogged air filter can improve a vehicle's gas mileage by as much as 10%. Over a year, this can result in a savings of 55 gallons, or at least 3 trips to the gas station. • Keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can improve your vehicle's gas mileage by about 3%. For a year, this can result in a savings of 18 gallons, or at least one trip to the gas station. • Additionally, according to research done for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a well-maintained vehicle produces up to 20% less ozone-related emissions over 10 years than a vehicle that is not well-maintained. Consider replacing your gas cap if it is worn and remember to tighten it fully. A defective or incorrectly sealed gas cap releases fumes that combine to form pollution. Avoid idling. Idling is unnecessary and it wastes gas and emits the chemicals that directly contribute to the formation of air pollution. Be smart about fueling your vehicle. • During the spring and summer, get fuel after 6 p.m. when it is cooler. Refueling in the evening can prevent gas fumes from heating up and creating ozone. • Never top off the tank or spill gas. It releases gas fumes into the air and cancels the benefits of the pump's anti-pollution devices. • Consider owning a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel. There are numerous options on the market today for personal and fleet vehicles that are powered by sources other than conventional gasoline. Learn more (https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/)about options like electricity, ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, and more and check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator.(https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/analyze?region=US-MI&show_map=true) What can I do at home? • Use non-gasoline-powered yard maintenance equipment, or purchase 4-stroke engine models that release fewer emissions. • Use household and garden chemicals wisely. Avoid using oil-based paints or other hazardous household solvents, and be sure to read labels for proper use and disposal. When painting, apply paint with rollers and brushes instead of sprayers to cut down on fumes. When cleaning, try baking soda or other "natural" products. • Use a gas or electric grill instead of charcoal and lighter fluid when barbecuing. • Keep your air conditioner set at 78° in the summer, and furnaces at 68° in the winter, to lessen the need for electricity from coal-burning electric plants; this also uses fewer CFCs. Or just use a fan in the summer. Also, consider unplugging unused appliances to conserve electricity. • Avoid purchasing furniture made of particleboard and plywood that contain many glues and chemicals that emit fumes over time. • Use woodstoves and fireplaces sparingly. When burning, use only untreated wood in a well-maintained stove or fireplace to cut down on particulate matter pollution. • Refrain from burning trash or yard waste, as this also contributes to particulate matter pollution. Consider recycling or composting instead. • If you use a gas lawnmower, reschedule your mowing to non-Clean Air Action Days, or wait until evening hours. • Work at home, if possible. If you commute, walk, bicycle, take the bus, or carpool. • Sign up for Clean Air Action Day e-mail notifications.(http://www.enviroflash.info/) • Get involved with your local schools: urge your school and the local school district to develop anti-idling policies for buses. • US EPA: Clean School Bus Program (https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus) • Environmental Initiative: Project Green Fleet (https://environmental-initiative.org/our-work/project-green-fleet/) • US EPA: Smartway Technology for Trucks School Buses(https://www.epa.gov/verified-diesel-tech/smartway-technology-trucks-and-school-buses) • Michigan Clean Cities: Clean the Air for School Kids (https://www.michigancleancities.org/all-projects/clear-the-air-for-school-kids/) • Contact (https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials)your Federal Senators and Representatives and let them know that you are concerned about air pollution. • Stay informed, learn, and understand the quality of our air and what community partners are doing now to achieve cleaner air! (Learn more below.) What can I do in the workplace? • Keep all machinery and vehicles well-tuned. • Allow telecommuting, compressed workweeks, conference calls, and flextime to eliminate or stagger commuting trips. • Help your local electric utilities reduce air pollution by conserving energy at the office. Set the thermostat a little higher in the summer. Participate in your local utilities' load-sharing and energy conservation programs. • Encourage carpooling among employees. Offer financial incentives for those willing to share rides or reserve prime parking spaces. • Advocate the use of public transportation. Some companies subsidize bus tickets for their employees regularly. • Institute casual dress day as an incentive or reward for employees who commute to work by foot or bicycle. • Brown bag your lunch or walk, instead of driving to a restaurant. • Reschedule lawn and landscape maintenance, parts cleaning, and/or spray painting, to non-Clean Air Action Days, or wait until evening hours. • Refuel fleet vehicles during evening hours, either on the day before or on a spring or summer Clean Air Action Day. • Keep employees aware of the Clean Air Action effort by publishing articles in the employee newsletter; posting awareness signs at exits, break rooms, and copy rooms; broadcasting when a Clean Air Action Day has been called; or having a letter from management or company leadership establishing the organization's commitment to improving air quality. Stay informed! • Sign up to receive text messages or email notifications on air quality and Action Days from EnviroFlash!(https://www.enviroflash.info/) • Input your location to learn about the current air quality status and forecasting conditions with the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AirNow dashboard,(https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Lansing&state=MI&country=USA) IQ Air,(https://www.iqair.com/us/) or AccuWeather,(https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lansing/48933/air-quality-index/329381) which includes recommendations and insight into health considerations. • View the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Air Quality Division annual report.(https://www.michigan.gov/egle/-/media/Project/Websites/egle/Documents/Reports/AQD/monitoring/years-in-review/2022-aqd-year-in-review-infographic.pdf?rev=c3fc07bd4ba74279945b59d4ca53d320&hash=D3B470D95D6A4D4E14D89312F5DFCBB1) • View Air Monitoring Sites and Nonattainment Areas in Michigan at EGLE's Air Monitoring Stations Interactive Web Map.(https://egle.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9a4c80a5c7fa4088971757504a3c0ba1) THE US EPA also maintains an interactive map of air quality monitors with their AirData Air Quality Monitors app.(https://www.epa.gov/outdoor-air-quality-data/interactive-map-air-quality-monitors) • Find real-time air quality information with EGLE's Air Quality Index tool (http://www.deqmiair.org/)and learn about the Air Quality Index.(https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/) • ELGE has launched a new wildfire smoke webpage (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/air-quality/air-monitoring/wildfire-smoke/protect)designed to inform the public and provide resources. The webpage includes information on how EGLE responds to wildfire smoke events, what actions you can take to learn more, and ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. • Follow mobility and infrastructure projects planned in Tri-County's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (https://www.mitcrpc.org/tip)that help mitigate congestion, improve air quality, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. • Projects may improve nonmotorized (bicycling and walking) and public transportation options or enhance efficiency and operations of moving traffic, like roundabouts and traffic signal optimization. • Follow along for information on electric vehicle infrastructure planning initiatives (https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-partnership-opportunities/local-and-regional-partners)and Lansing's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant announcement!(https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/-/media/Project/Websites/Whitmer/Documents/MIO-Docs/Biden-Administration-Awards-8-Million-Grant-to-Lansingled-Coalition-to-Expand-Electric-Charging-Opti.pdf?rev=424574c3953040389583f96261a86cd3&hash=37220A6561B287EBE79A6C4B421C4717) • Stay tuned for updates on CATA's zero-emission fleet transition.(https://www.cata.org/blog/electrifying-catas-fleet) • Learn about National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS),(https://www.epa.gov/naaqs) air pollution sources,(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/AirQualityPollutants) and the Clean Air Act (https://www.epa.gov/state-and-local-transportation/general-information-transportation-and-conformity#:~:text=Transportation%20conformity%20is%20required%20by,quality%20implementation%20plan%20(SIP).)and Transportation Conformity.(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_quality/conformity/) • In collaboration with MDOT,(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/) Tri-County analyzes proposed transportation projects to ensure emissions from projects will not negatively impact our region's ability to meet the NAAQS. View the latest determination in the report.(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023-2026TIPLOMAReport) • Keep an eye on the highway billboard signs. • Listen to the radio. • Watch the TV news and visit their websites. • View past Air Quality Action Days.(http://www.deqmiair.org/actionday.cfm) • Learn (https://www.epa.gov/air-sensor-toolbox)how to monitor air quality with your own sensor!

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has launched a project to restore a century-old REO passenger bus back to its former glory and bring this one-of-a-kind piece of local history home. Help us celebrate Lansing's manufacturing and transportation legacy! HOME > PROJECT & DOCUMENT LIBRARY > TRANSPORTATION > REO BUS PROJECT THE REO PASSENGER BUS a restoration project honoring Lansing's automotive legacy LEARN MORE JOIN US... FOR A HISTORIC JOURNEY The Greater Lansing community has a long and proud manufacturing and transportation legacy — and we are always on the lookout for unique ways to honor it! The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has launched a project to restore a century-old REO passenger bus back to its former glory and bring this one-of-a-kind piece of local history home. This restoration is about more than preservation — it’s about connecting with our community and regional pride, building a bridge between Lansing's industrial past and Tri-County's ongoing role in planning for a sustainable transportation future, and recognizing the innovation, craftsmanship, and vision that helped build Michigan’s transportation identity. Learn more about the project and follow the bus's restoration journey through videos, photos, and interactive storytelling on this webpage and on our social media accounts. HOLY MATER! 97-year-old Lansing bus is hitting the road to restoration The bus represents Lansing’s deep roots in automotive history and its pioneering role in early American transit. The bus’s chassis was built by the REO Motor Car Company, founded in Lansing in 1904 and an early pioneer of automotive innovation. It personifies not only a significant piece of local manufacturing history but also a broader story about how Mid-Michigan helped shape modern transportation. VIEW THE PRESS RELEASE VIEW THE PRESS RELEASE WHAT'S NEXT? Over the next 12 to 18 months, the bus will undergo a meticulous restoration to bring it back to operational condition, a process that combines artisanship, research, and engineering expertise. Once complete, the bus will be returned to Lansing with the goal of making it usable for community events and educational exhibits. Check back for updates! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTACT US FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the project? Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is leading the restoration of a 97-year-old REO Motor Car Company bus with a chassis built in Lansing, and is the last known of its kind. The bus was transported to a specialist facility in Pennsylvania in late October 2025. Experts are beginning detailed restoration work to return it to safe, operational condition. When it returns home, the hope is that the bus will be made operational for community events and educational exhibits. Why are we doing this? Tri-County is responsible for helping people understand the history and importance of our transportation systems. At its core, it is a heritage, educational, and community engagement project. We are taking a fragile piece of local history and turning it into a symbol of our region’s transportation story. The historic bus is a storyteller on wheels. It connects generations of workers, families, and riders who relied on buses to get to jobs, schools, and opportunity. The project creates a powerful tool for public outreach. Connecting history to the work we do today can spark curiosity and invite residents to engage in a memorable way. Few regional planning agencies have a physical, operational piece of history they can use to illustrate why transportation planning matters. This project positions Tri-County as a creative, visible steward of the region’s past and future. What is the timeline for the restoration? On October 29, 2025, the REO bus departed from the Capital Area Transportation Authority's bus garage - where it was generously being stored while awaiting transportation - to make its way to Muncy, Pennsylvania, where it will undergo the restoration process. This process is anticipated to take 12–18 months. Updates will be provided as the project progresses. What do we know about the bus? The bus’s chassis was built by the REO Motor Car Company, founded in Lansing in 1904 and an early pioneer of automotive innovation. Despite nearly a century of wear, the REO-built frame remains remarkably strong. More historical information about the bus will be added as the project progresses. Stay tuned! How is the project supported? Tri-County has dedicated funding to initiate the process, including transportation and restoration of the bus. While the total cost is still being determined, Tri-County will consider additional sources of financing and sponsorship such as grants and private funding. Information on how partners can get involved is forthcoming. Special thanks to the Capital Area Transportation Authority for temporarily storing the bus as it awaited transportation to the restoration facility. How can I get involved? If you have a historical or technical background - or even a personal story - share it with us! More ways to get involved will be provided as the project progresses. This is more than a restoration. It’s a revival. We’re breathing life back into a piece of Michigan’s history, and in doing so, we’re reconnecting our community to the legacy that helped move it forward. Jim Snell, Executive Director

We are diving into past studies and confirming previous community input to create a single, unified vision for Michigan Avenue that is technically feasible and implementable. Help us envision our current and future transportation needs - like walkability and ease of driving, riding the bus, and bicycling - and development desires - like access to businesses and emergency services, placemaking, and other designs that inspire vibrant public spaces for people and businesses along the corridor. THE VISION FOR LEARN MORE Learn More The Place. Michigan Avenue is more than a road. It connects world-class talent at Michigan State University in East Lansing to our State Capitol in Lansing, where decisions about the lives of Michiganders are made every day. This is Michigan's Avenue. LEARN MORE The People. We are passionate. We are engaged. We care. Join us as a member of our community and share your voice and vision to help create a vibrant future for Michigan's Avenue! EVENTS The Time. There have been many studies over the years for Michigan Avenue. Road construction is planned and development is happening! Now is the time to agree on a single, unified vision for the corridor. IMPLEMENTATION We've got history. Over the years, extensive studies have been conducted to explore ways to improve the corridor, including the 2014 Capitol Corridor Study by Tri-County and the 2017 Shaping the Avenue project by Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). The timeline below outlines previous studies that have been completed, which are now setting the stage for a final, collective vision moving forward – The Vision for Michigan’s Avenue . Past Studies Button Button Button Button Button Button How is this study different? You've shared your ideas for years - we hear you! Since the most recent study in 2017 - Shaping the Avenue - our nation, region, and local communities have seen change. Michigan Avenue has new housing developments, road improvements, and more. We've also experienced a global pandemic that effectively shut down our world and potentially changed our priorities. We are diving into past studies and confirming previous input from the community to create a single, unified vision for the corridor that is technically feasible and implementable. This study is an opportunity to clarify our community's goals and objectives for the Michigan Avenue Corridor as we envision our current and future transportation needs - like walkability and ease of driving, riding the bus, and bicycling - and development desires - like access to businesses and emergency services, placemaking, and other designs that inspire vibrant public spaces for people and businesses along the backbone of our region's urban core. We can't wait to see what Michigan's Avenue will look like, together. What's Different This Time? Project Timeline Pre-Design Project Timeline Get Involved! September 22nd Join us for a Community Input Session on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2222 E. Michigan Avenue. RSVP today to hold your spot! RSVP NOW VIEW THE PRESENTATION Get involved. We recognize that the community's priorities and values may have changed in the past several years, especially with a global pandemic. Help us confirm public input that has been collected through previous studies and share new goals and desires for Michigan's Avenue! Our survey is now closed. Stay tuned for more opportunities! Explore the Corridor! Navigate the map below to view signalized intersections, bus stops, planned construction projects, cultural districts, and more along Michigan's Avenue! We encourage you to use this information as food for thought when sharing your input and thinking about what you want to see along the corridor. What cultural district do you spend the most time in? Do the bus stops along the corridor meet your needs? Do you use intersections more than others? These are just a few questions you can think about when you take the survey or attend a community event ! Why Now? Implementation is coming. With the City of Lansing's planned road construction along Michigan Avenue in 2023 and 2024, this is a pivotal moment to take a step forward in enhancing the corridor and making sure our community's projects work toward a shared vision! Below are frequently asking questions and thought starters that we will continue to update throughout the duration of the project to keep the community informed as the study and future road projects proceed. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Why does another study need to be done? A lot has changed since the last study was completed in 2017 (Shaping the Avenue). There have been new developments, placemaking and events, and infrastructure investment in recent years along Michigan Avenue, and we’ve experienced a global pandemic that shut down our world and potentially changed our priorities. This study provides an opportunity to voice those changes and confirm past ideas shared. The City of Lansing also has road projects scheduled for construction in 2023 and 2024 - this study will help inform the design for these projects to make sure we are working together toward a shared vision! Lastly, many studies have been completed over the years. Public feedback, technical analysis, and recommendations from that work are being considered for this study to create a single, unified vision that we all - residents, business and property owners, local governments, and more - can compromise on and agree to implement. Who is involved in this study? This study - The Vision for Michigan's Avenue - is led by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County), which serves as the Greater Lansing region's Metropolitan Planning Organization and Economic Development District. These designations by the federal government enable communities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to receive federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure and mobility, including roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, public transit, and safety projects, and stimulate economic development and community investment. The project's technical advisory committee is comprised of Tri-County staff and the agencies that have jurisdiction over the road and own assets along the corridor – the City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). They serve as key partners that will help implement improvements identified in the study. A wide variety of community leaders and organizations, like the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority and Sparrow Hospital, are also invited to participate in focus groups to be a part of creating - and ultimately, helping put into action - this vision for Michigan's Avenue. Tri-County has partnered with Progressive AE, an architectural design and engineering firm, to assist in the development of the study. There are also several opportunities for the public to provide input, including a survey and multiple community events. Stay tuned and check back for more details! We are seeking feedback from those who live and work in the immediate vicinity of the corridor whose daily lives could potentially be impacted, as well as people from across the region and state who can help explore how we can make Michigan's Avenue a destination for all. When is planned road construction supposed to begin? In the short term, the City of Lansing has secured federal funding that targets road rehabilitation work on Michigan Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to Clemens Avenue in 2023 and from Clemens Avenue to Charles Street in 2024, which will also see operational improvements with modernized traffic signals. Longer term, The Vision for Michigan's Avenue will provide opportunities to secure funding to further implement this collective, unified vision along the corridor for both transportation improvements and other potential placemaking enhancements. Funding for road, pedestrian, or bicycle projects could come through Tri-County's Transportation Improvement Program (www.mitcrpc.org/tip)or other federal/state/local government sources. Funding for economic development projects could come from public, nonprofit, private, or other community grant programs. As an example, the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority, Community Foundation, and City of Lansing are currently commissioning façade improvements for several businesses along Michigan Avenue! How much will planned road construction cost? The City of Lansing’s planned projects for 2023 and 2024 will begin design in winter 2022. Updates to project costs will be provided after design begins. At this time, nearly $5 million is currently allocated to road rehabilitation and traffic signal modernization work. How long will construction last? Coming soon! Where can I find media materials? View the project announcement here.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/post/tri-county-unveils-plan-for-unified-vision-of-michigan-avenue) Download a print-friendly PDF version of the press release here.(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MichAvePressRelease2022) Media inquiries may be directed to Nicole Baumer, Deputy Director at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, at nbaumer@mitcrpc.org. Stay in touch. If you’d like to stay in the know on this project, please leave your contact information! Have more questions? Contact info@mitcrpc.org or attend a community event. Stay In Touch Meet the technical team. CONTACT INFORMATION 3135 Pine Tree Rd. | Suite 2C | Lansing, MI 48911 | Directions P: (517) 393-0342 | F: (517) 393-4424 | Email Us Visit our staff page for questions about specific programs. CONNECT WITH US STAY IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE THINKING AHEAD. MOVING FORWARD. © 2018 by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Accessibility | FOIA | Sitemap Top of Page Learn More Past Studies What's Different This Time? Project Timeline Get Involved! Why Now? Frequently Asked Questions Stay In Touch

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