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We operate a variety of committees to discuss transportation, environmental, and community development trends and challenges affecting the Greater Lansing area. Join us for a meeting! COMMITTEES Learn More Executive Committee Leadership team of the Board of Commissioners. Coming Soon! Community Coordinating Committee Discusses regionally significant developments and projects. Learn More Board of Commissioners 19 Commissioners representing the region's communities. Learn More Capital Area Regional Transportation Study Planning for our regional transportation needs. Learn More GLRC on Stormwater Management Working with municipalities to keep our surface waters clean. Learn More Rural Task Force Addressing our region's rural transportation needs. Learn More Groundwater Management Board Protecting and preserving our region's drinking water. Learn More Regional Economic Collaborative Community leaders discussing regional economic growth. Learn More Mid-Michigan Water Authority Improving our regional public water supply systems.

Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) establish a long-range vision for improvements in our transportation system. They consider and incorporate everything from road construction and traffic congestion, to public transit and biking and pedestrian paths (non-motorized). HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > TRANSPORTATION > METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN Document Library Metropolitan Transportation Plan Learn More View the Plan Background Media & Materials Participate Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) - also known as a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) or Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) - establish a long-range vision for improvements in our transportation system. They consider and incorporate everything from road construction and traffic congestion, to public transit and biking and pedestrian paths (non-motorized facilities). FORECASTING OUR FUTURE Our region's long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan , titled Moving Mid-Michigan , is a 25-year outlook on the Greater Lansing area's future transportation needs. As our region continues to grow, the plan plays a critical role in identifying projects and strategies that will improve and maintain roads and other transportation infrastructure — and our mobility, connectivity, and safety — while enriching the economy and environment in Mid-Michigan. Everyone has the opportunity to be heard , get involved in the planning process , and be a part of the future . Visit MovingMidMichigan.org/participate to learn how! Join the conversation on Facebook and X: #MovingMidMI MTP Background BACKGROUND Since the 1962 Federal-aid Highway Act, federal legislation has required metropolitan area transportation plans to be developed through a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. This plan serves to satisfy federal regulations outlined in 23 CFR 450 and ensures that MDOT, transit agencies, and local governments are eligible to use federal transportation funds to construct or implement improvements to roadways and transit routes. The MTP represents the collective transportation goals of city and county governments, transit agencies, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Its purpose is to prioritize and identify how federal federal funds will be invested to improve mobility across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. As the designated MPO for the region, we are required by federal law to update the regional transportation plan every five years to account for changes in transportation needs that result from shifts in regional economic conditions, real estate development trends, funding availability, and public policies. Tri-County prepares the plan on behalf of our member jurisdictions. MTPs METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN: MOVING MID-MICHIGAN THE 2050 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Moving Mid-Michigan , was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on December 18, 2025. Visit MovingMidMichigan.org to learn more. THE 2045 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Moving Mid-Michigan , was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on December 17, 2020. Visit MovingMidMichigan.org to learn more. Please click here for a printer-friendly copy. THE 2040 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Tri-County's long-range 2040 Regional Transportation Plan was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 29, 2015. Contact us to request a printed copy. Participate SHARE YOUR VOICE Transportation planning affects all of us. It influences the roads that are repaired, the systems that are implemented, and even the goods, services, and businesses that come into the area. The latest edition of Moving Mid-Michigan is now available! But we still welcome comments and questions. Below are some easy ways you can get involved and share your thoughts. ATTEND A MEETING SUMBIT A COMMENT FORM CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS

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

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

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

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT All Program Planning Areas Talent & Workforce Development Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency Tri-County collaborates with educators, workforce development agencies, and economic development professionals to develop strategies that support talent needs for region now and into the future. Continued education, training, and professional development opportunities, and talent attraction and retention initiatives, play a critical role in making the Greater Lansing region competitive in the global workforce. Organizations like Capital Area Michigan Works! , LEAP , Lansing Community College , and Michigan State University connect employers and job seekers to resources needed to be successful. Other organizations, like Lansing 5:01 and Grand River Connection , work to encourage external Michiganders to move to the region, bring former Greater Lansing residents back, and motivate existing and emerging young professional to stay. We have supported a number of initiatives, events, and programs throughout the region with state GLRPI and federal funding, including: Teach. Talent. Thrive. (T3) LEAP Youth Entrepreneurship Program Capital Comeback Lansing 5:01 Events & Programming LEAP's ZoomProspector Tool East Lansing Robotics Festivals Transit Needs and Economic Prosperity Study Lansing PROTO Accelerator CATALYST Capital Region Prosperity Project

The Executive & Personnel Committee (EPC) reviews contracts, consultant selections, and various committee and Commission policy positions. They may review work programs as proposed by the Tri-County staff and/or committees. Back to Committees Executive Committee The Executive Committee reviews contracts, consultant selections, and various committee and Commission policy positions. The committee is also responsible for supervising and reviewing the agency's budget, finances, and programmatic funding sources and grant opportunities, including evaluating programs and initiatives for long-term financial viability and sustainability, and alignment with Tri-County’s mission. With staff, the committee develops the annual proposed budget for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. They may also review work programs as proposed by the Tri-County staff and/or committees. In accord with established Commission policies, some matters are referred to the full body with recommendations for action, while others are referred for information only. Executive Committee meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar . Members Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar

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

HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS > ANNUAL REPORTS Document Library Annual Reports With over 60 years of planning for our region's development, Tri-County has assisted local communities and collaborated with public, private, and non-profit organizations to make the Greater Lansing region a stronger place to live, work, and play. Our annual reports provide a snapshot of the work we do across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. View them below!

HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS > NEWSLETTERS Document Library Capital Region Quarterly Sign up for our email newsletter , the Capital Region Quarterly , to receive project updates and regional news from Tri-County in your inbox! Capital Region Quarterly Newsletters Want Updates About Specific Topics? Tell us your interests and we'll keep you informed about transportation, housing, water quality, economic development, and other projects in the Greater Lansing area. Monthly Data Newsletters Sign up to receive monthly newsletters courtesy of our data dashboard, MI Capital Region , to learn about unique statistics, trends, and topics in our region and state. MI Capital Region Newsletters Sign Up View Newsletters What is MI Capital Region? View the Dashboard

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

Our region offers several local and regional bus services, including public transit, paratransit, and private provider services. These transportation services directly link to the economy via businesses and access to jobs, reduce fuel consumption and your carbon footprint, and provide mobility to restricted groups. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > PUBLIC TRANSIT All Program Planning Areas Public Transit 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) Our region offers several local and regional bus services, including public transit, paratransit, and private provider services. These transportation services have many benefits: they directly link to the economy via businesses and access to jobs, reduce fuel consumption and your carbon footprint, and provide mobility for groups who would otherwise be restricted. Part of Tri-County’s role in the region is to support planning efforts and to promote public transit facilities and specialized transportation to connect individuals to their community. Public transportation in the tri-county region includes various modes, such as linehaul, van pool services, paratransit for senior citizens and people with disabilities, and local and express bus service. Tri-County works closely with the staff and leadership of the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) , the region’s primary transit provider, to plan for the current and future transportation needs of residents across the region. Several efforts are underway to assess the need for transit in new services in the region, as well as to provide enhanced service within existing coverage areas. Additionally, the 2045 MTP reviews all transit services in the region and analyzes possibilities to enhance communities’ quality of life. To learn more about public transit services available for the tri-county region, visit each service providers' website: Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Clinton Area Transit System ("The Blue Bus") Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN)