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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

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 Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/8bopf1hiau5s80y3hnyjb9a0zhn2l9zm) 2018-2022 Parks and Recreation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/amf3u4znmrgfc85nfvga389dxjn6o6d9) 2014 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/noyfnrpelju5jpgjo5ds6839sahcjw61) BENGAL TOWNSHIP 2019 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/wmiwuntwhxoebrw3dthhak8oz32t06vj) CITY OF DEWITT 2010-2020 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/fyslb4l10wvkoa2whuqkhzw13u74437a) DEWITT TOWNSHIP 2019 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/8k1f0bujd7pbr27nov5qitn4uynys91f) 2005 Comprehensive Development Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/3c4qt32uxtbjfo8zczyep42nr8rpko6t) 2012 Comprehensive Development Plan Update(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/l3pyppyxmuhdhzd4zyvein9yr7y7gik9) CITY OF SAINT JOHNS 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/zirjohvulle0zj4x87cldlklsgu896bt) 2016-2020 Five-Year Recreation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/2alpm3rsyndias1p51cjf3jxin5q1kfu) VILLIAGE OF FOWLER 2013 Comprehensive Development Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/ehgoi3243a4loxorkqekkqcx2horoymc) WATERTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/1yldtfodtdbh554itz6ipdb6j53nalwe) 2016 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/6xvbq1zqm4t7lfo4li8hkpasgf1ivzer) 2009 Non-motorized Circulation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/5oecu1znoxfszaid47afc0if6brvdlke) VILLIAGE OF WESTPHALIA 2014-2018 Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/ztfyq125x3xutim0e64cn70y07zzth3a) EATON COUNTY DELTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2018-2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/nhu6dgc7rnjvcf3uucibzc3wc4p1hlyg) 2018 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/sizb9fboaqoumkb674r5vsmb807jod76) 2013 Comprehensive Plan for Land Use(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/w6pt8hj3nw0uh1u3ay3ff241w3ahxfre) CITY OF GRAND LEDGE 2018 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/x80btz6ap8h890ejrf9hmdyazhw9gvu6) 2017-2022 Capital Improvements Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/x80btz6ap8h890ejrf9hmdyazhw9gvu6) INGHAM COUNTY DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/0o7lcn512himu7fer2k1cf4qzcoryifp) 2016 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/e59umbcxxbhye6ymaj6ta96lpi90mzto) 2016 Realize Cedar Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/6rwam7fp5zu14sparxq5t1o16i91ubly) 2013 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/fae181l5pjraqp4notkp58tr7oenls10) CITY OF EAST LANSING 2020 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenways Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/9d0qx2gcc5sw0z4aq7ldm0cmjrzclx0k) 2018 Master Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/a184zxy3gt0dha8ewv0lr9ivw6jeplvr) 2011 Non-motorized Transportation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/5zao1picm26kap7z9lkc701pprca60br) CITY OF LANSING 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Program (https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/yzmr3zfe0p17b4vvloa69984lxynjtrt) 2015-2020 Five-Year Recreation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/s/ivrt1oezf3n44a82eq3vt69024ctrwon) 2012 Design 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 Information(http://nebula.wsimg.com/50474bb3cf9d1f4373c5e787fbd67d3b?AccessKeyId=2E57AEEECB037EBA870D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1) Clinton County Proposed Non-Motorized Circulation Route Map(https://www.clinton-county.org/DocumentCenter/View/972/Proposed-Non-Motorized-Trails-in-Clinton-County-PDF) City of Dewitt Conceptual Master Plan: Bicycle Pedestrian Pathway System(https://www.clinton-county.org/DocumentCenter/View/972/Proposed-Non-Motorized-Trails-in-Clinton-County-PDF) Proposed Eaton County Non-Motorized Trail & Planning Recommendations(https://www.canr.msu.edu/urban-collaborators/uploads/files/2019%20Eaton%20County%20Trail%20Poster.pdf) Michigan Trails & Greenway Alliance: Ingham County Trails Project(https://michigantrails.org/trails/current-work/ingham-county-trails/) Michigan Trails & Greenway Alliance: Trail Toolkit(https://www.michigantrails.org/trail-toolkit/) Safe Routes to School Handbook(https://saferoutesmichigan.org/srts-handbook/) Federal & State Resources CONTACT 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PROJECT & DOCUMENT LIBRARY TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS & PROJECTS Annual Listings of Obligated (Funded) Transportation Projects(https://mitcrpc.org/tip#pastprojects) Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTP)(www.mitcrpc.org/mtp) Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP)(www.mitcrpc.org/tip) REO Bus Restoration Project (2025) (https://www.mitcrpc.org/reo) Capital Corridor Project (2014) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CapitolCorridor) Evaluating Traffic Impact Studies (1994)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2005TrafficImpactStudies) Greater Lansing Trails Plan(https://www.mitcrpc.org/trails) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future (2005)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2005RegionalGrowth) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future Poster (2005)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/RegionalGrowthPoster) Regional ITS Architecture and Deployment Plan (2011)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/ITSPlan2011) Regional Transportation Safety Plan (2016)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2016SafetyPlan) Water Trail Development Plan (2019)(www.mitcrpc.org/water-trail-plan) REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT & MOBILITY PLANS CATA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CATA2021PTASP)and Appendices (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CATA2021PTASPAppendices)(2021) CATA Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan (2022)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2022CATATAMPlan) Coordinated Mobility Plan: Prosperity Region 7 (2016)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2016MobilityPlan) Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (2024) (https://michigancoordinationplans.com/region-6) Mobility Management for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Report (2013)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2013MedicalMobilityMgmt) Mobility Management Report Supplements (2013)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2013MedicalMobilityMgmtSupp) Regional Transit Mobility Report (2015)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2015MobilityReport) Poster: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TransitNeedsEconomicProsperity) Report: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Tri-CountyRegionalTransitStudy) Tri-County Regional Transit Development Plan (2015)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2015TranspoDevPlan) AGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCESSES Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policies & Procedures( www.mitcrpc.org/mpo-policies) • Bylaws • Public Participation Plan • Stakeholder Engagement (Consultation) Process • Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan • Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan • Unified Planning Work Program • Regional Work Program • MPO Planning Area Boundary • Federal Certification • Agreements & Memoranda of Understanding • Transportation Performance Measures Congestion Management Process (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CMP)(2017) (javascript:void(0)) Economic and Demographic Outlook for Michigan Through 2050 (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/UMRSReport2050) Environmental Justice Analysis (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/EnviroJustice)(2018) (javascript:void(0)) Environmental Mitigation Process (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/EnviroMitigation)(2018) (javascript:void(0)) System Performance Report (2018) (www.mitcrpc.org/performancemeasures ) Tri-County Travel Demand Model Update (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TravelDemandModel)(2018)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TravelDemandModel) STATE PLANS & PROJECTS 2024 Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) Roads & Bridges Annual Report(https://www.michigan.gov/mic/-/media/Project/Websites/mic/TAMC/FY25/TAMC_2024_Annual_Report.pdf?rev=8baaf12e710b42a587c77a87fce1a2d2&hash=F9DB74B38C42C517E468C9AFE0EDA37A) Guide to the Michigan Department of Transportation (2021) (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/mdot_Guide_MDOT2019_647486_7.pdf) State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) (2023-2026)(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9621_14807_14808---,00.html) Five-Year Transportation Program (2024-2028)(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9621_14807_14810_59639---,00.html) State Long-Range Transportation Plan: Michigan Mobility 2045(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/-/media/Project/Websites/MDOT/Programs/Planning/Michigan-Mobility/Michigan-Mobility-2045-Plan-Compliant.pdf?rev=5bade130912c41d3a77aeed1b2bdac7c&hash=FCE10B15B091EE562C29D61D3FDA4B0E) Coast‐To‐Coast Passenger Rail Ridership and Cost Estimate Study (2016)(https://assets.nationbuilder.com/environmentalcouncil/pages/726/attachments/original/1672780404/Coast-to-Coast_Passenger_Rail_Study.pdf?1672780404) I-496/US-127 MDOT Study (2016)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/496-127MDOTStudy) MDOT Initial Transportation Asset Management Plan (2022)(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/-/media/Project/Websites/MDOT/Programs/Planning/Asset-Management/TAMP-Jul-2022.pdf?rev=abf6d1b343aa4903860cf4a9d968dc41&hash=D997850D0860EC58FE7AE988A73FC3D0) Michigan Infrastructure Asset Management Pilot Report (2018)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2018InfrastructureReport) MDOT Projects and Studies (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/projects-studies) MDOT Programs (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/programs) MDOT Road and Bridge Design Publications (http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/business/design/road-and-bridge-design-publications) MDOT News and Information(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach) ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide(https://www.mitcrpc.org/waterguide) Lansing Metropolitan Area Groundwater Management Plan (1982)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/GroundwaterManagementPlan) Groundwater Survey Report for Michigan Capital Region (https://www.mitcrpc.org/groundwater-survey) Presentation: Groundwater Quality Assessment for Ingham County (2019)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/InghamGroundwaterAssessment19) Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management Annual Reports(https://www.mywatersheds.org/annual-reports) Greater Lansing Regional Committee for 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Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/RedCedarCorridor) Red Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan Video(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvNuiXH91to&feature=youtu.be) Red Cedar River Watershed Management Plan (2015)(http://redcedarriver.weebly.com/) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Conservation Districts (2016)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tHsEepvc-k&feature=youtu.be) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Planners (2016) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDE5aL2yDVg&feature=youtu.be) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Politicians (2016)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAvOgS2pRXs&feature=youtu.be) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for the Public (2016) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAFSRTfmAK0&feature=youtu.be) ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/ceds) Regional Housing Action Plan (2023) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2023HousingActionPlan) MI Capital Region Data Dashboard(https://www.mitcrpc.org/data/micapitalregion) Greater Lansing Trails Plan (2023)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/trails) Regional Economic Resiliency Strategy (2022)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2022ResiliencyStrategy) Regional Economic Impact Analysis (2021) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/COVIDEconomicImpactAnalysis) Creative 517: A Cultural Economic Development Plan for the Tri-County Region (2019)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Creative517) Economic Development Revitalization Toolkit (2015)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/RevitalizationToolkit) Michigan Avenue/Grand River Avenue Design Charrette(http://migrand-charrette.com/) Mid-Michigan Health Impact Assessment Tool(https://hiatoolkit.weebly.com/) Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability(http://www.midmichigansustainability.org/) Mid-Michigan Rural Historic Structure Preservation Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2015PreservationPlan) Mid-Michigan Study of Affordable Housing(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2013HousingStudy) Region 7 5-Year Prosperity Plan (2014 CATALYST Report)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Region7Plan) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future (2005) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2005RegionalGrowth) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future Poster (2005)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/RegionalGrowthPoster) State of the Region Report (2014)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2014StateOfTheRegion) The Capitol Corridor Project (2014)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/CapitolCorridor) Poster: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TransitNeedsEconomicProsperity) Report: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Tri-CountyRegionalTransitStudy) Tri-County 5-Year Regional Affordable Housing Plan(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/AffordableHousingPlan) Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2015, 2023)(ii. https://www.mitcrpc.org/hazard-mitigation ) Urban Service Management Study(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2011UrbanServiceStudy) ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS TCRPC Audit (2024)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TCRPC2024Audit) Agency-Wide Work Program (https://www.mitcrpc.org/workprogram) Annual Reports(https://www.mitcrpc.org/annualreport) Bylaws (2023)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Bylaws) Financial Policies & Procedures (2021)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FinancialPolicies) Budget (2024) (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/FY2024Budget) Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan (2021)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/LEPPlan) Media Releases & Announcements(https://www.mitcrpc.org/news/categories/media-releases) Meeting Minutes & Agendas(https://www.mitcrpc.org/meetingmaterials) Newsletters(https://www.mitcrpc.org/newsletters) Operating Policies & Procedures (2018)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/OperatingPolicies) Public Participation Plan (2021)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TCRPCPPP) Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan (2024)(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TitleVI) Organizational Documents Transportation Documents Environmental Documents Community Development Documents

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

The Regional Transportation Safety Plan aims to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. While typical plans mainly look at engineering solutions to prevent accidents, TCRPC’s RTSP explores ideas from the four Es: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Emergency Services. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > SAFETY & OPERATIONS All Program Planning Areas Transportation Transportation Improvement Program Metropolitan Transportation Plan Moving Mid-Michigan Performance Measures Pavement Condition Safety & Operations Non-Motorized Traffic Congestion Public Transit Freight Regional Travel Air Quality (Conformity) Safety & Operations The Regional Transportation Safety Plan (RTSP) aims to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. While typical plans mainly look at engineering solutions to prevent accidents, Tri-County's Safety Plan explores ideas from the five Es: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Engineering. An analysis of historic crash data is used to determine “emphasis areas,” where safety is the worst, and that information guides the prioritization of projects that will reduce collisions. Each winter, Tri-County publishes an annual crash trends report that outlines the progress being made toward improving safety in the region. Drawing on a comprehensive database provided by the Michigan Department of State Police, Tri-County will identify trends and provide feedback on areas where safety improvements may be considered. Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) includes a broad set of strategies that optimize the safe, efficient, and reliable use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure for all modes. TSMO is undertaken from a systems perspective, which means that strategies are coordinated with related strategies and collaboration occurs among many stakeholders and modes. TSMO strategies range from managing operational systems, like traffic signals, to managing travel demand, like traveler information. Tri-County maintains a working group to address safety and operations related issues. This group advises CARTS in areas including highway safety planning, congestion management, signal operations, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) planning among other issues. This working group is comprised mainly of the region’s ACT 51 recipients, Capital Area Transportation Authority , Michigan Department of Transportation , and Michigan State University. Check out MDOT's safety page to see more initiatives happening across the state to improve our safety, such as Toward Zero Deaths, Work Zone Safety, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Local Safety Initiative, Highway Safety Improvement Program, Traffic Incident Management, and Senior Mobility.

We ensure that existing and future expenditures for transportation planning projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. Federal funding for transportation projects and programs in the tri-county area are channeled through the Commission. Transportation & Mobility Planning Areas Pavement Condition(https://www.mitcrpc.org/pavement) Safety & Operations(https://www.mitcrpc.org/safety) Non-Motorized (Bicycle & Pedestrian Paths)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/non-motorized) Traffic Congestion(https://www.mitcrpc.org/congestion) Public Transit(https://www.mitcrpc.org/publictransit) Freight (Movement of Goods)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/freight) Regional Travel(https://www.mitcrpc.org/regionaltravel) Passenger Air (https://www.flylansing.com/) Passenger Rail (https://www.amtrak.com/michigan-services-train) Bus Services (https://www.cata.org/) Air Quality (Conformity)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/air) Performance Measures(https://www.mitcrpc.org/performancemeasures) Short-Range Planning (TIP)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/tip) Long-Range Planning (MTP)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/mtp) Quick Links & Resources Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/tip) Annual Listings of Obligated Transportation Projects (https://mitcrpc.org/tip#pastprojects) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)(https://www.movingmidmichigan.org/) Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/carts) Tri-County RPC Transportation Planning Projects(https://www.mitcrpc.org/news/categories/transportation) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policies & Procedures (https://www.mitcrpc.org/mpo-policies) Michigan Transportation Planning Association(http://www.mtpa-mi.org/) Regional Transportation Data & Maps(https://www.mitcrpc.org/data) In(https://tcrpcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2d0714fb741748d6aaadcc68251064ce)teractive Road Condition Map(https://tcrpcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/cfa13094c3e24a74ae59a09ad8ab03ac) Michigan Traffic Crash Facts(https://www.michigantrafficcrashfacts.org/) Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC)(https://www.michigan.gov/mic/tamc) Michigan Department of Transportation(https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/) Federal Highway Administration(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/) Federal Transit Administration(https://www.transit.dot.gov/) Intelligent Transportation Society of America(https://www.itsa.org/) National Association of Regional Councils(http://narc.org/) About Our Transportation Program The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission was designated by the Governor as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in 1973, responsible for fulfilling all federally required transportation planning requirements in the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan area throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties (Michigan's tri-county region). We ensure that existing and future expenditures for transportation planning projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. Federal funding for transportation projects and programs in the tri-county area are channeled through the Commission. In accordance with federal regulations, Tri-County is required to carry out metropolitan transportation planning in cooperation with the State and operators of publicly owned transit services. Transportation Improvement Program Our 4-year capital improvements program includes more than $500 million of transportation investment in the region. Learn More Moving Mid-Michigan We're updating the long-range vision for our regional transportation system to improve our mobility, roads, economy, safety, and connectivity! Learn More Map Gallery Explore our gallery to learn about our region's transportation system, accessibility to essential services, and other factors that impact our quality of life. Explore Plans & Documents View plans, projects, tools, technical studies, and operational documents for our transportation programming. Learn More

Tri-County is directed by a board of 19 commissioners representing Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, the City of Lansing, the region's other largest population municipalities, area road and transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. HOME > ABOUT > MEET OUR COMMISSIONERS Our 2026 Commissioners Tri-County is directed by a board of 19 commissioners representing Clinton , Eaton , and Ingham counties, the City of Lansing , the region's other largest population municipalities, area road and transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation . They come together to resolve problems and guide development of the Greater Lansing area with a regional perspective, looking past county and municipal boundaries for the greatest good of our region’s citizens. Learn More Irene Cahill Chair Ingham County Board of Commissioners Michael Frederick Vice Chair Clinton County Road Commission Keith Barber Treasurer Eaton County Board of Commissioners Nathan Triplett Secretary City of Lansing Capital Area Transportation Authority John Andrews Clinton County Board of Commissioners Adam Hussain City of Lansing Council Deyanira Nevárez Martínez City of Lansing Council Chris Swope City of Lansing Council Elizabeth Bowen Eaton County Delta Charter Township Ronald Kelly Eaton County Road Commission Craig Newell Michigan Department of Transportation Dwight Washington Clinton County Board of Commissioners Scott Hansen Eaton County Board of Commissioners Nickolas Lentz Ingham County Meridian Charter Township Robert Peña Ingham County Board of Commissioners, Road Dept. Rachel Willis Ingham County Board of Commissioners Brandon Haskell Eaton County Board of Commissioners Clara Martinez City of Lansing Council Kerry Singh Ingham County City of East Lansing Ex Officio Andy Schor Mayor, City of Lansing Bruce Delong Chair, Clinton County Board of Commissioners Jim Mott Chair, Eaton County Board of Commissioners Ryan Sebolt Chair, Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Tri-County houses and staffs several water resource groups that work to educate the public, exchange knowledge about best practices, and assist local governments to keep our drinking and surface water resources clean. Stormwater and groundwater management and watershed protection are our core programming areas. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > WATER QUALITY All Program Planning Areas Water Resources Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Our Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide is an informational tool and guidance document for decision makers and citizens looking to to protect the region's water resources. It offers a full programming analysis of what's being done to maintain clean and sustainable drinking and surface waters. Learn more about how we protect and enhance our water resources above and below the surface and promote stewardship of our built and natural assets below. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & WATERSHED PROTECTION We all live in a watershed and can help care for it by keeping our stormwater clean! Learn more about your role in water protection here. Learn More GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT & WELLHEAD PROTECTION Groundwater is used for drinking water by more than 50% of the people in the U.S., including almost everyone who lives in rural areas. Learn More Tri-County houses and staffs several water resource groups that work to educate the public, exchange knowledge about best practices, and assist local governments to keep our water resources clean. One group is the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC) , a guiding body comprised of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities within the Greater Lansing region. The Committee was established to guide the implementation of the stormwater program for participating communities within the Grand River, Red Cedar River and Looking Glass River watersheds. The GLRC framework of engaged membership provides a forum to collaboratively address surface water issues and regulatory requirements. Tri-County staff assist in the development and implementation of municipal stormwater management plans, provide training and professional development opportunities, and perform required public education on behalf of the GLRC. Tri-County's and GLRC’s regional approach provides uniform messaging to the public and consistent development standards throughout the permit area. Tri-County also manages the Groundwater Management Board , a group of communities in the Greater Lansing area working together to protect our drinking water at its source - groundwater. Interested in the recreational use of our surface waters? Tri-County partnered with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW) to create a water trail development plan to improve the connectivity, accessibility, and quality of our region's main water trail, the Middle Grand River. The plan has led to the Middle Grand River becoming one of the first state-designated water trails, strengthening our region's opportunities for future project funding.

As the Economic Development District for the region, Tri-County develops a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years to provide goals and actions for communities within the region that promote economic prosperity and improve quality of life. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY OF LIFE > CEDS Document Library Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy As the Economic Development District for the region, Tri-County develops a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years to provide goals and actions for communities within the region that promote economic prosperity and improve quality of life. Management of the CEDS enables municipalities in the tri-county region to compete for federal project funding. To complete the CEDS, Tri-County brings economic development professionals together to collaborate with transportation and land use planners, elected officials, educational universities and school systems, nonprofits, workforce development agencies, housing experts, community and business leaders, tourism representatives, and environmental groups to update the region's planning strategy for community and economic vitality, prosperity, growth, and sustainability. The CEDS contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process. Economic development planning – as implemented through the CEDS – is not only a cornerstone of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) programs, but successfully serves as a means to engage community leaders, leverage the involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration. The CEDS provides the capacity-building foundation by which the public sector, working in conjunction with other economic actors (individuals, firms, industries), creates the environment for regional economic prosperity. Simply put, a CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development. The CEDS provides a vehicle for individuals, organizations, local governments, institutes of learning, and private industry to engage in a meaningful conversation and debate about what capacity building efforts would best serve economic development in the region. Annually, Tri-County publishes updated data metrics and trends (appendix reports) to monitor the progress of our region. Tri-County is currently updating the region's 5-year CEDS for 2023-2028 in coordination with the Regional Economic Collaborative and a supporting leadership team. It is anticipated to be completed in September 2023.

Mid-Michigan's tri-county region includes a wide variety of urban and rural communities with varying needs and development patterns. Tri-County's planning approaches work to understand the impacts and find a balance of urban growth and rural preservation.  HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > URBAN & RURAL DEVELOPMENT All Program Planning Areas Urban & Rural Development Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency Mid-Michigan's tri-county region includes a wide variety of urban and rural communities with varying needs and development patterns. Tri-County's planning approaches work to understand the impacts and find a balance of urban growth and rural preservation. Tri-County fulfills an important statutory requirement under Public Act 451 of 1994 (formerly PA 116) for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program . Staff reviews eligibility requirements of landowners’ applications for Farmland Development Rights Agreements. The program helps landowners receive tax benefits when they work to preserve land for agriculture that ensures the sustainability of our food resources. Tri-County also maintains a regional inventory of land use and master plans for better coordination and collaboration across jurisdictional boundary lines. As the state-designated Regional Clearinghouse for the Greater Lansing area, we review jurisdictions' plans for alignment with best practices and urban and rural development standards set for the region, many of which are outlined in our vision for regional growth .

We strive to protect and enhance our environment's built and natural resources, including ground and surface water, water and sewer infrastructure, and the quality of our air. Our environmental programming focuses on planning for the future and ensuring our region has access to clean water and clean transportation. Environment & Natural Resources Planning Areas Water Resources(https://www.mitcrpc.org/water) Water Trails(https://www.mitcrpc.org/watertrails) Infrastructure Resilience (https://www.mitcrpc.org/infrastructure-resilience) Air Quality (https://www.mitcrpc.org/air) Green Infrastructure(https://www.mitcrpc.org/greeninfrastructure) Energy(https://www.mitcrpc.org/energy) Quick Links & Resources Tri-County RPC Environmental Planning Projects (https://www.mitcrpc.org/news/categories/environment) Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC)(http://www.mywatersheds.org) Groundwater Management Board (GMB)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/gmb) Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW)(http://mgrow.org/) Institute of Water Research(http://www.iwr.msu.edu/) Red Cedar River Watershed(https://www.canr.msu.edu/msu-water/red-cedar-river-watershed/) Friends of the Looking Glass River Watershed(http://lookingglassriverfriends.org/) Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council(http://www.midmeac.org/) Ingham Conservation District(https://www.inghamconservation.com/) Eaton Conservation District(https://www.eatoncd.org/) Clinton Conservation District(https://www.clintonconservation.org/) Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/) Michigan Department of Natural Resources(https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/) EGLE Energy Services (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/energy) Alternative Fuels Corridors(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/alternative_fuel_corridors/) About Our Environmental Program The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is designated by the state as the region's areawide water quality management planning agency under the Clean Water Act. Tri-County strives to protect and enhance our environment's built and natural resources, including ground and surface water, water and sewer infrastructure, and the quality of our air. Our environmental programming focuses on planning for the future and ensuring our region has access to unpolluted surface water, sustainable groundwater resources, healthy and safe drinking water, and an environmentally sustainable transportation system. Tri-County staff manages several technical groups, initiatives, and organizations that work to achieve these goals. We support and guide the region’s vision for sustainability by providing technical assistance to local governments, educating the public and local leaders, hosting forums for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and connecting people and places to resources that promote the shared stewardship of our built and natural resources. Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management Guiding communities through the MS4 program. Learn More Water Trails Water trails are a great way to travel in the region and appreciate our natural resources. Check out more information on projects involving the Grand River! Learn More Groundwater Management Board Protecting and preserving our drinking water at its source through research, policy recommendations, and education. Learn More Plans & Documents View plans, projects, tools, technical studies, and operational documents for our environmental programming. Learn More