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

When we plan for the region, we look at more than just our roads, bike paths, and public transit. Access to regional travel through passenger air, rail, and private busing are important for a region to be fully connected, both within its own communities and to other cities. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > REGIONAL TRAVEL All Program Planning Areas Transportation Transportation Improvement Program Metropolitan Transportation Plan Performance Measures Pavement Condition Safety & Operations Non-Motorized Traffic Congestion Public Transit Freight Regional Travel Air Quality (Conformity) Regional Travel (Passenger Air, Rail, & Bus) When we plan for the region, we look at more than just our roads, bike paths, and public transit. Access to regional travel through passenger air, rail, and private busing is important for a region to be fully connected, both within its own communities and to other cities and regions. Tri-County is currently in the early stages of planning for passenger air travel. As a regional international airport, the Capital Region International Airport (LAN) provides direct access to many of the nation’s major hub airports on a daily basis. We are studying improved access for both passengers and freight into and out of the airport. The region's 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) continues long-standing efforts to provide access to passenger rail opportunities in the region. Currently, passenger rail is provided by AMTRAK via the Blue Water line. Passengers have daily access to trains servicing Chicago to Port Huron. Two additional daily trips are available via bus connector to the Wolverine line serving the Detroit – Chicago corridor. As Michigan looks to expand rail network, services, and infrastructure, more initiatives - like the Michigan Coast-to-Coast Rail Study and Midwest Regional Rail Initiative will improve our rail system. The Capital Area Multimodal Gateway , also known as the East Lansing station, is an intermodal transit station in East Lansing, Michigan. Operated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority , it is served by Amtrak's Blue Water passenger train, local buses, and intercity buses.

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 potential impacts of a changing climate – from higher temperatures and rising sea levels to changes in seasonal precipitation and the intensity of rain events – are affecting the lifecycle of our transportation infrastructure. These trends, including extreme weather events and flooding, are predicted to intensify, requiring the need to plan for the possibility of events and identify how these environmental impacts can affect our safety, mobility, economy, and roads and bridges. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE All Program Planning Areas Infrastructure Resilience Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy The potential impacts of a changing climate – from higher temperatures and rising sea levels to changes in seasonal precipitation and the intensity of rain events – are affecting the lifecycle of our transportation infrastructure. These trends, including extreme weather events, are predicted to intensify, requiring the need to plan for the possibility of events and identify how these environmental impacts can affect our safety, mobility, economy, and built infrastructure, like roads and bridges. For example, storm surges and flooding can obstruct access to roads that lead to our homes and businesses, necessitate more emergency evacuations, and require costly, and sometimes recurring, repairs to damaged infrastructure. Inland flooding from unusually heavy downpours can disrupt traffic, damage culverts, and reduce service life. High heat can also degrade the materials of our infrastructure, resulting in shorter replacement cycles and higher maintenance costs. While transportation infrastructure is designed to handle a broad range of impacts based on historic climate, preparing for climate change and extreme weather events like flooding is critical to protecting the integrity and resiliency of the transportation system. Resiliency is defined as the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events. Enhanced resilience allows better anticipation of disasters, better planning to reduce disaster losses, and faster recovery after an event. Our Regional Flooding Assessment Tri-County is conducting an assessment to identify flood-vulnerable transportation infrastructure such as: roads, bridges, culverts, and trails. We are currently in the final phases of the assessment and developing the interactive flood risk dashboard. Once finalized, these project resources will be housed and available on this infrastructure resiliency webpage. Overall, the assessment and flood risk tool will guide local communities’ planning and investment decisions to keep our roadways and nonmotorized network safe, efficient, and resilient. Visit here for the full version of the flood risk dashboard.

Tri-County produces and coordinates a variety of plans, studies, and other special projects to keep improving our region's transportation system, economy, and built and natural environment. CURRENT PROJECTS What's Underway Tri-County produces and coordinates a variety of plans, studies, and other special projects to keep improving our region's transportation system, economy, and built and natural environment. Explore active and recently completed projects below. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The region's 4-year TIP invests over $390 million into projects that improve our roads, public transit services, and bicycle and pedestrian networks. Follow along as we implement these projects from October 2025 through September 2029! Learn More REO PASSENGER BUS RESTORATION PROJECT Nearly a century after it first rolled off the line at Lansing’s REO Motor Car Company, a rare 97-year-old bus is beginning a remarkable new journey, one that will bring history home. We've launched an ambitious restoration effort to return the last known version of this bus model to its former glory! Learn More GREATER LANSING REGIONAL TRAILS NETWORK Having completed a feasibility plan to identify routes that will connect our region’s trail system and other recreational amenities to major trails in the state, we’ve now initiated a $2.5 million pilot project to further analyze and prepare these routes for future grants! Learn More TRI-COUNTY VIRTUAL TRAIL EXPLORER Embark on a virtual exploration of over 140 miles of hiking, biking, and water trails — including the Lansing River Trail, Middle Grand River Water Trail, Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail, and more — with our 360° tour of the region's major trail routes! Use our Explorer to plan your trip today. Learn More METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN This long-range plan sets a vision and funding strategy for investing in projects that will meet our transportation needs over the next 25 years. We’re currently implementing our 2045 MTP and updating it to extend its planning horizon to 2050! Learn More EAST LANSING/CLINTON FREEWAY ACCESS STUDY We're conducting a study to analyze ways to improve access to the northern East Lansing/ southern Clinton County area and surrounding local road and freeway systems. The study will examine current transportation needs and changing travel patterns in the area. Learn More AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Every five years, we work with local and state agencies to coordinate a regionwide flyover, providing ou r counties, local municipalities, and public utilities with aerial data and photography. This geospatial orthoimagery helps our partner communities monitor, map, and plan for land use, infrastructure, transportation, and other needs. Learn More THE VISION FOR MICHIGAN'S AVENUE Michigan Avenue 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 , and it's time we have a shared, unified vision for it. Learn More MI CAPITAL REGION: DATA DASHBOARD Are we moving the needle? Check out our data center for the latest demographic, economic, and workforce data for Michigan's capital region and sign up for our monthly data newsletter to follow economic trends and learn about key regional metrics! Learn More REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Following the completion of HousingDrives , a data assessment of the trends and barriers of the housing market in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, we developed a 5-year action plan and are coordinating the South Central Regional Housing Partnership to implement its goals. Learn More COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY We recently completed an update to the CEDS, which is our region’s strategic blueprint and action plan for promoting economic prosperity. Its goals focus on improving transportation and infrastructure, culture and lifestyle, and education and talent. Learn More REGIONAL WATER QUALITY EDUCATION SURVEY A public survey is conducted every six years to determine the effectiveness of environmental education campaigns, identify knowledge gaps, and guide the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management's outreach activities. The results are in! Learn More View Past Projects More Project Updates Library of Plans & Documents

As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, Tri-County coordinates transportation planning initiatives, determines policy priorities, and channels all federal funding for transportation projects throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY > MPO POLICIES & PROCEDURES Document Library MPO Policies & Procedures 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 in the state of Michigan. Federal funding for transportation projects throughout the three counties are channeled through Tri-County. Learn more about our role as the MPO for the tri-county region here . Federally required processes and analyses that are specific to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), such as Environmental Justice and Air Conformity, are included in their respective documents. Additional agency-wide policies and publications, such as financial and operating procedures, may be viewed in the Projects & Documents Library . MPO Planning Area Boundary Federal rules require the designation of MPOs in urbanized areas of 50,000 or more in population as a condition for spending federal highway and transit funds. The Planning Area Boundary is the area within which the federal metropolitan transportation planning and programming requirements apply. View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MPOStudyArea) Bylaws The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's bylaws, last amended in December of 2023, codify the structure, jurisdiction, roles, duties, and membership in the agency's Board of Commissioners.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/commissioners) View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/Bylaws) Public Participation Plan Tri-County's Public Participation Plan (PPP) describes the ways in which the agency will engage the public when developing the PPP, the Transportation Improvement Program (https://www.mitcrpc.org/tip)(TIP), and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (https://www.mitcrpc.org/mtp)(MTP), among other transportation planning documents and programs. The PPP defines specific public participation opportunities - including milestones, procedures, and comment periods - for each of these documents. It deploys a variety of tools and techniques, from traditional print and in-person methods to visualization mediums and virtual strategies - to solicit feedback from and engage members of the public in the region. Below is the current PPP, last adopted in July 2021. View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TCRPCPPP) Stakeholder Engagement (Consultation) Process Tri-County's Stakeholder Engagement Process, which serves as the MPO Consultation Process, works to: • Minimize conflicts between transportation plans and projects with other agencies’ plans, projects, programs, or policies • Gather and consider input from stakeholder groups that may be impacted by transportation priorities and specific infrastructure and mobility projects • Mitigate negative impacts to sensitive environmental, cultural, economic, and other resources • Meet federal requirements to consult and coordinate with agencies and officials responsible for other planning activities that are affected by transportation Tri-County invites a variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations representing economic development and the business community, environmental protection and stewardship, community interests, the transportation sector, and local, state, and federal government to participate in this process. Below is the current process, last adopted in February 2022. View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/StakeholderEngagement) Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan Tri-County maintains a Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan to assure that services, programs, and activities are offered, conducted, and administered fairly without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability of participants or beneficiaries. This plan establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in Tri-County's programs and process potential complaints by persons who believe they have been subjected to illegal discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related regulations and directives. Below is the current Title VI Plan, last adopted in May 2024. View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/TitleVI) Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan Tri-County maintains a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan to ensure accessibility to programs and services to persons who are not proficient in the English language. Executive Order 13166: Improving Access to Service for Persons with Limited English Proficiency states that individuals who do not speak English well and who have a limited ability to read, write and speak, or understand English are entitled to language assistance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plan identifies LEP persons who need language assistance, ways in which language assistance will be provided, staff training, guidance for providing notice to LEP persons, and the recommended method of evaluating accessibility to available transportation services - the Four-Factor Analysis identified by the USDOT. Below is the current LEP Plan, last adopted in February 2021. View Here(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/LEPPlan) Regional & Unified Planning Work Programs As the region’s MPO, Tri-County develops a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in cooperation with the state and public transportation operators that identifies urban area transportation planning activities (including the responsible agency, schedule of work, resulting products, and proposed funding sources) for the upcoming fiscal year. Tri-County also develops a Regional Transportation Planning Work Program (RWP), which is the rural equivalent of the UPWP. The RWP outlines transportation planning activities to be completed in the rural areas of the region that are outside the designated urban area. View the most current UPWP and RWP here.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/workprogram) Certification Every four years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) complete a review of the transportation planning process in the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan area to determine if the planning process conducted by the MPO - and local road agencies, State, and transit operators - meets the federal transportation planning requirements, which are prerequisites to the advancement of federal transportation projects in urbanized areas. Below is the most recent federal certification review report, completed in October 2021 following a review in May 2021. View Here (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2021Certification) A report of Tri-County's 2017 certification review may be viewed here.(https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/2017Certification) Tri-County also self-certifies (https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/SelfCertification)that projects selected through the transportation planning process conform with all applicable federal laws and regulations, and confirms our commitment to comply with applicable federal transportation planning requirements - including prohibiting discrimination and following equal opportunity procedures. Agreements & Memoranda of Understanding Tri-County maintains a variety of agreements with public transit providers in the region and the Michigan Department of Transportation to define agency responsibilities and ensure a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning process. • Transportation Planning Responsibilities MOU - Regional Transit Agencies & TCRPC ((https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/RegionalTransitAgenciesMOU)signed July 2024; effective April 2024) • MDOT & TCRPC MPO Master Agreement((https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MDOTMPOMasterAgreement)signed June 2023; effective October 2023-September 2026) • MDOT & TCRPC MPO Master Agreement – Amendment (Expiration Extension) ((https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MDOTMPOMasterAgreementExt)signed November 2024; effective October 2024-September 2027) • MDOT & TCRPC Regional Master Agreement ((https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MDOTMasterAgreement)signed June 2023; effective October 2023-September 2026) • MDOT & TCRPC Travel Demand Modeling Memorandum of Understanding((https://mitcrpc.box.com/v/MDOTModelMOU)signed March 2021; effective January 2017) Transportation Performance Measures In a series of rulemakings, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration have established national performance measures in areas such as safety, infrastructure condition, public transit, congestion, system reliability, emissions, and freight movement. Tri-County maintains a System Performance Report to set targets for and track progress of how our transportation system performs in these areas. The report is updated as new targets are developed and supported annually by Tri-County's Board of Commissioners. View the most current report for the region's Transportation Performance Measures here.(https://www.mitcrpc.org/performancemeasures)

The Greater Lansing region is home to incredible recreational and natural assets, and the Grand River is no exception. At 262 miles, the Grand River is the longest river in Michigan and its watershed is the second largest at 5,572 square miles. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > WATER TRAILS All Program Planning Areas Water Trails Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy The Greater Lansing region is home to incredible recreational and natural assets, and the Grand River is no exception. At 252 miles, the Grand River is the longest river in Michigan and its watershed is the second largest at 5,572 square miles. It is the most populated watershed in the state with more than 1.5 million people living within its boundaries, and thousands more visit and use the Grand River every year. The Grand River is comprised of three sections, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Grand. The Middle Grand, the portion that resides within our tri-county region, is defined as the Grand River from Eaton Rapids to Lyons, and includes the entire watersheds of the Maple, Looking Glass and Red Cedar rivers. What Is a Water Trail? In December of 2018, the Middle Grand River was selected by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as one of the first waterways in Michigan to be a state-designated water trail . A water trail is any route along a river, lake, or bay that is specifically designed for the use of small boats such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc., and has developed access and launch points accessible to the public. The Middle Grand River Water Trail, which extends 87 miles throughout Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Ionia counties, has 33 access sites that provide a variety of experiences for paddlers of all experience levels. Water trails, or blueways, are similar to hiking and biking trails, also known as greenways. They are more than recreational assets - they support tourism, encourage exercise and healthy outdoor activities, promote appreciation and protection of our natural resources, and connect us to community assets and public spaces. Middle Grand River Water Trail Map Water Trail Map By using the Middle Grand River Water Trail Map, you agree not to hold the creators of this map liable for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur because you used this information. All information on the interactive water trail map is subject to change. It is not a substitute for your use of reasonable care or up-to-date knowledge of river conditions. Make your own evaluation of the water, current, portages, weather, and hazards. Wear a properly fastened life jacket, be sure you are informed on water safety and paddling techniques, and plan routes appropriate for your skills. View Full Map Created by Tri-County RPC for Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds . Explore the new printed Middle Grand River Water Trail map for an overview of the trail and descriptions of amenities at access sites, suggested tours, dams, areas of caution, paddling etiquette, local attractions, and the history of the Middle Grand River Water Trail. Visit a trail town partner to obtain your own printed map! Click on each image to enlarge or click here to download. Created in partnership with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds . Partnering Together The Middle Grand River Water Trail's state designation was thanks to a partnership between Tri-County and the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW) . Together, we created a water trail development plan aimed at improving the Middle Grand River's connectivity, accessibility, and quality. In the fall of 2024, all 252 miles of the Grand River became designated as a state water trail, linking the Lower Grand River Water Trail to the Middle Grand River Water Trail and the Upper Grand River Water Trail. We continue to work on national water trail designation and integrating Middle Grand River tributaries into the water trail effort in hopes of developing water trails on the Red Cedar, Looking Glass, and Maple Rivers. Learn more about MGROW and their partnership with the Upper and Lower Grand River here .

The Mid-Michigan Water Authority (MMWA) was created as a result of Act No. 292 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1989 to plan, finance, or contract for public improvements and services of regional public water supply systems. Back to Committees Mid-Michigan Water Authority The Mid-Michigan Water Authority (MMWA) was created as a result of Act No. 292 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1989. Its purpose is to plan, finance, or contract for public improvements and services of regional public water supply systems; to contract with participating or non-participating entities; to provide or receive services; to promote educational activities related to services provided; and to facilitate planning for the protection of regional water sources. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings of the MMWA. Delegates Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar Bylaws

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

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

Tri-County works to ensure the economic vitality and meaningful development of the region's urban and rural communities through inclusive, comprehensive, and strategic planning. We collaborate and exchange resources with a variety of regional stakeholders from public, private, and nonprofit industries. Economic Growth & Quality of Life Planning Areas Talent & Workforce Development(https://www.mitcrpc.org/talent) Placemaking & the Arts(https://www.mitcrpc.org/placemaking) Urban & Rural Development(https://www.mitcrpc.org/urban-rural-development) Housing(https://www.mitcrpc.org/housing) Recreational Access & Greenspace(https://www.mitcrpc.org/recreation) Hazard Mitigation (Disaster Preparedness)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/hazard-mitigation) Economic Resiliency(https://www.mitcrpc.org/resiliency) Quick Links & Resources Tri-County RPC Community Development Planning Projects (https://www.mitcrpc.org/news/categories/community-development) MI Capital Region (https://www.mitcrpc.org/micapitalregion)Data Dashboard(https://www.mitcrpc.org/micapitalregion) Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative (GLRPI)(https://www.mitcrpc.org/glrpi) Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)(http://www.purelansing.com/) Michigan Small Business Development Center(https://sbdcmichigan.org/) MSU Center for Regional Economic Innovation(https://reicenter.org/) Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce(https://www.lansingchamber.org/) Capital Area Michigan Works!(https://www.camw.org/) U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)(https://www.eda.gov/) Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA)(https://www.medaweb.org/) Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)(https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/developers/statewide-housing-plan) Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)(https://www.michiganbusiness.org/) Teach. Talent. Thrive. (T3)(https://www.camw.org/t3) Lansing 5:01(http://www.lansing501.com/) Arts Council of Greater Lansing(http://lansingarts.org/) Largest Employers in the Region(https://www.purelansing.com/find-a-site/workforce-data/top-employers/) Greater Lansing Michigan Convention & Visitors Bureau(http://www.lansing.org/) Pure Michigan(https://www.michigan.org/) About Our Community Development Program The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission works to ensure the economic vitality and meaningful development of the region's urban and rural communities through inclusive, comprehensive, and strategic planning. We collaborate and exchange resources with a variety of regional stakeholders from public, private, and nonprofit industries to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and play throughout the Greater Lansing area. Tri-County takes a different approach to planning for our economy and community development, connecting partners in transit, land use, environment, local government, talent and workforce development, and the arts to bring new ideas to the table and build a regional blueprint that will create prosperous, resilient, and sustainable communities. Since 1986, Tri-County has been designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation allows Tri-County to receive planning grant dollars from EDA and provides every municipality within the three-county region eligibility for EDA's different investment programs : Public Works and Economic Development Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Research and National Technical Assistance Local Technical Assistance Planning Program University Center Economic Development, and Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Your hub for the latest demographic, economic, and workforce data for Michigan's capital region. Learn More Regional Housing Plan & Data Learn how we're assessing our regional housing trends and working with partners to address our needs! Learn More Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy We are updating our 5-year strategy for the region's economic prosperity! View our current plan now. Learn More Plans & Documents View plans, projects, tools, technical studies, and operational documents for our economic and land use programming. Learn More