The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the region’s four-year capital improvements program for road projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, and other transportation enhancements in mid-Michigan’s Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.  HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LEARN MORE What is the TIP? Navigate Current Program Past Programs Past Funded Projects Get Involved! Project Revision Policies More to Know What is the Transportation Improvement Program? Our transportation options and quality of infrastructure impact more than just mobility. They influence how we attract talent, create community places, drive economic development, and prioritize connectivity, safety, and accessibility for all who live, work, and play in the Greater Lansing region. This is why the projects included in our Transportation Improvement Program , or TIP for short, represent more than just an investment into our transportation system – they are an investment in our region’s prosperity and success. They also directly accomplish the goals, objectives, and priorities of the region’s long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan , which was created with you! The TIP is the region’s short-range capital improvements program for roads, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, public transit, and other transportation enhancements in Greater Lansing's tri-county region. It includes a list of the federally funded projects planned within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties over the next four years, as well as background information and statutory regulations that guide regional transportation planning across the country. Tri-County adopts a TIP every three years to ensure our communities are eligible to receive state and federal funding for these projects. The TIP is a living document and is regularly revised to reflect the most current transportation projects planned in the region. Significant revisions to projects, called amendments, may include adding new ones, adjusting timelines for construction or engineering, removing projects, and updating costs and other information. These changes, along with minor administrative modifications, are shared throughout the year at meetings of our technical advisory committee – the Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) – and approved by the Board of Commissioners . Previous amendments and project changes may be viewed below. What else should you know to better understand the TIP? Watch the video below or learn more here ! Have Questions? Contact our team at info@mitcrpc.org , for information on the TIP. FY 2026-2029 TIP FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Tri-County’s Board of Commissioners adopted the TIP for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 on May 28, 2025. Our fiscal year 2026-2029 TIP, which plans over $390 million of investment from October 2025 through September 2029, includes a variety of maintenance, reconstruction, new construction, capital purchase, and other projects to improve our roads and bridges, non-motorized networks (including bicycle and pedestrian paths and trails), public transit services and buses, system safety and operations, and various urban and rural transportation infrastructure and mobility needs. Navigate the document gallery below to view project details, as well as the TIP document and supporting appendices. To learn more about transportation projects planned throughout Greater Lansing's tri-county area, view the current project list (PDF) or explore the layers of our interactive map. Review projects by year or type, or see the full listing by expanding the arrow at the bottom of the interactive project map. Additional documents in the gallery include background on how projects are scored and prioritized, the schedule for amending projects, policies for revising projects, and other program information. September 2026 TIP Amendments July 2026 TIP Amendments May 2026 TIP Amendments March 2026 TIP Amendments February 2026 TIP Amendments December 2025 TIP Amendments November 2025 TIP Amendments September 2025 TIP Amendments Past Programs Past Projects Annual Listing of Obligated Transportation Projects View annual reports of past projects that have been obligated (received committed funding) in the below document gallery. The reports include projects, such as public transit, road, nonmotorized, and operational improvements, that are funded with federal dollars. Regionally significant projects supported with state funding are also included. Past Transportation Improvement Programs View past Transportation Improvement Programs and past amendments to these programs below. FY 2023-2026 TIP FY 2020-2023 TIP FY 2017-2020 TIP Get Involved! GET INVOLVED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Transportation planning affects all of us. It influences the roads that are repaired, the systems that are implemented, and even the goods, services, and businesses that come into the area. We always welcome feedback on projects planned in the TIP. Check out ways to stay involved below! ATTEND A MEETING SUBMIT AN ONLINE COMMENT FORM CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS Things to Know What Else Should I Know? As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, Tri-County channels all federal funding for transportation projects into our local communities. The TIP, which plans for these projects, is developed through a cooperative, collaborative process with area road departments, the region's public transit providers, and local, state, and federal government agencies. The TIP's list of projects is "fiscally constrained," which means that only projects with confirmed funding are listed (it is not a "wish list" of projects). Though funding may come from a variety of sources, the term "obligated" references the federal government's legal commitment to pay their share of a project cost. The TIP is the short-range implementation arm of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan , and each TIP project must work toward achieving the goals and objectives listed in the Plan and meeting performance measures . The TIP is one of the ways we implement the long-term vision of the Plan, in addition to policy priorities and planning initiatives. What Types of Projects are Included in the TIP? Road Improvements Funding is used to improve the condition of the roads and highways. Transit Capital Funding for capital improvements, including public transportation facilities and bus purchases. Bridge Work Funding is used to repair and replace state and local bridges. Safety Improvements Funding is used to contribute to the improved safety of the transportation network by working to reduce fatalities and injuries of both drivers and bicyclists /pedestrians. Non-Motorized Facilities Funding is used to maintain or improve bicycle and pedestrian connections and infrastructure, including trails. Administration and Planning Funding is used for collecting data and coordinating studies for improvements for the transportation system, including reducing congestion, improving access and system connectivity, and other mobility enhancements. Types of Projects in the TIP

The public is always welcome at meetings of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. View agendas, materials, and minutes for upcoming and past meetings here. MEETING MATERIALS, AGENDAS, & MINUTES Have Questions? Contact our commission clerk for assistance with documents. Archived meeting minutes and agendas are available upon request. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Learn more about the Board Exec Minutes BOC Minutes Navigate to a Committee Board of Commissioners Executive Committee CARTS (Transportation) Regional Economic Collaborative GLRC on Stormwater Management Groundwater Management Board Mid-Michigan Water Authority Rural Task Force Archive EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Learn more about our leadership Meetings Calendar Tri-County is committed to open and accessible events. Requests for interpretation, accommodations for persons with disabilities, and assistance with additional needs should be made five business days in advance of the meeting date. Pueden hacerse arreglos para personas con discapacidades y para aquellos con dominio limitado del idioma inglés. Envíe un correo electrónico o llame al 517-393-0342 para indicar sus necesidades. CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY Learn more about CARTS CARTS Minutes Archive 2015 2014 2019 2018 2023 2022 2013 2012 2017 2016 2021 2020 2024 2025 RURAL TASK FORCE Learn more about RTF RTF Minutes REC Minutes REGIONAL ECONOMIC COLLABORATIVE Learn more about REC GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD Learn more about the GMB GMB Minutes GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Learn more about the GMB MMWA Minutes MID-MICHIGAN WATER AUTHORITY Learn more about the MMWA

Leading innovative public planning for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to foster prosperity in Mid-Michigan's communities, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission believes in developing a sustainable future for our region's economy, natural resources, and transportation system for the Greater Lansing area. | | | | IIJA INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT NEWS CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES DATA DASHBOARD Visits to Tri-County's office are available by appointment only, unless attending a meeting open to the public. Our team is working a hybrid schedule and email communication is encouraged. For general inquiries and assistance, or to make an appointment, contact us . ABOUT PROGRAMS & SERVICES PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS GET INVOLVED More... MEETINGS & EVENTS MINUTES & AGENDAS CONTACT US Tri-County Seeking Office Administrator Are you dependable, organized, and detail-oriented? Join our team as our Office Administrator! We are seeking a dynamic individual with experience in administration, secretarial support, or office management, preferably in the public sector. NEWS 1 day ago Request for Proposals: Regional Traffic Safety & Operations Program The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is seeking the services of a qualified consultant or team of consultants to provide analysis of traffic safety data, community engagement strategies, and an audit of road safety and operations policies; create a strategy for safety project selection; and develop a comprehensive, holistic, and implementable Traffic Safety and Operations Program encompassing the Mid-Michigan tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham NEWS Apr 15 Request for Proposals: Community Engagement Campaign The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is issuing a Request for Proposals to develop and coordinate strategic planning, messaging, outreach, and engagem ent to elevate awareness of Tri-County's Regional impact; transportation options; and the community's automotive and manufacturing legacy. This work will leverage a century-old, Lansing-built passenger bus currently undergoing restoration that was acquired by the agency and incorporate it into identified eng NEWS Apr 7 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TRI-COUNTY? View News & Announcements View Current Projects View Contract Opportunities WHAT WE DO TRANSPORTATION Planning for the movement of our people & goods. Allocating funds to improve our roads. Collecting data to analyze regional trends. Read More > ECONOMY Connecting organizations to funding for projects that grow our communities. Leading the conversation on economic prosperity. Read More > ENVIRONMENT Providing technical assistance to local governments. Educating the public in protecting our air & water resources. Read More > Programs WHO IS TRI-COUNTY? The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is a public planning agency and data resource for Mid-Michigan's communities. We believe in developing a sustainable future for our region's economy, natural resources, and transportation system and infrastructure. We collaborate with local organizations and governments to plan for the growth and preservation of our urban and rural communities, developing regional blueprints that make the Greater Lansing area a great place to live, work, and play. LEARN MORE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES View Meetings Calendar View Agendas & Minutes View Events & Opportunities

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 Kendall 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

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HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE All Program Planning Areas Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Green Infrastructure Green infrastructure is an interconnected network of greenspace that conserves our natural ecosystems and serves as an ecological framework for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Green Infrastructure differs from other conservation approaches because it works in concert with land development, growth management, recreational planning, and built infrastructure planning, such as roads, bridges, and utilities, to improve our communities' quality of life. Green infrastructure practices offer sustainable approaches to managing trails and rivers, farms and markets, parks, and waterways, and is also an approach to water management that protects, restores, or mimics the natural water cycle. With support from the Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability HUD grant funding, Tri-County led Greening Mid-Michigan , a regional vision for green infrastructure planning for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. We collaborated with regional groups over a three-year period, including the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, The Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management, Clinton and Eaton Conservation Districts, the Land Use and Health Resource Team, local and county park and recreation departments, Ingham and Clinton Agricultural and Open Space Preservation Programs, and others. Eaton County, Clinton County, Ingham County, the City of Lansing, the City of East Lansing, Meridian Charter Township, Williamstown Township, Delta Charter Township, Eaton Rapids, Delhi Charter Township, Watertown Township, and Lansing Charter Township have all adopted our Greening Mid-Michigan Poster Plan . Greening Mid-Michigan: A Vision for Green Infrastructure released a video highlighting green infrastructure success stories in the region. The video is available at www.youtube.com/user/GreeningMidMichigan . You can view our four audience-tailored videos on green infrastructure in our Projects & Documents Library 's environment section. For ideas on green stormwater infrastructure, visit our Greater Lansing Regional Committee on Stormwater Management's resource page .

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.

CARTS Technical Committee provides recommendations to the Board regarding regional transportation plans, as well as transportation problems, issues, and opportunities in the region. The Committee addresses the Regional Transportation Plan (long range) and the Transportation Improvement Program (short-range). Back to Committees Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) The Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) Technical Committee provides recommendations to the Board regarding regional transportation plans, as well as transportation needs, issues, and opportunities in the region. The Committee addresses the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (long range) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (short range) project reviews and amendments. They also consider and offer recommendations regarding work programs, urban boundary and system review and designations, data collection, and special transportation projects/studies. CARTS members, usually transportation/public works staff, are appointed by their member agency or municipality. CARTS meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar . Members Agendas & Minutes Meetings Calendar Bylaws

We are diving into past studies and confirming previous community input to create a single, unified vision for Michigan Avenue that is technically feasible and implementable. Help us envision our current and future transportation needs - like walkability and ease of driving, riding the bus, and bicycling - and development desires - like access to businesses and emergency services, placemaking, and other designs that inspire vibrant public spaces for people and businesses along the corridor. THE VISION FOR LEARN MORE Learn More The Place. Michigan Avenue is more than a road. It connects world-class talent at Michigan State University in East Lansing to our State Capitol in Lansing, where decisions about the lives of Michiganders are made every day. This is Michigan's Avenue. LEARN MORE The People. We are passionate. We are engaged. We care. Join us as a member of our community and share your voice and vision to help create a vibrant future for Michigan's Avenue! EVENTS The Time. There have been many studies over the years for Michigan Avenue. Road construction is planned and development is happening! Now is the time to agree on a single, unified vision for the corridor. IMPLEMENTATION We've got history. Over the years, extensive studies have been conducted to explore ways to improve the corridor, including the 2014 Capitol Corridor Study by Tri-County and the 2017 Shaping the Avenue project by Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). The timeline below outlines previous studies that have been completed, which are now setting the stage for a final, collective vision moving forward – The Vision for Michigan’s Avenue . Past Studies Button Button Button Button Button Button How is this study different? You've shared your ideas for years - we hear you! Since the most recent study in 2017 - Shaping the Avenue - our nation, region, and local communities have seen change. Michigan Avenue has new housing developments, road improvements, and more. We've also experienced a global pandemic that effectively shut down our world and potentially changed our priorities. We are diving into past studies and confirming previous input from the community to create a single, unified vision for the corridor that is technically feasible and implementable. This study is an opportunity to clarify our community's goals and objectives for the Michigan Avenue Corridor as we envision our current and future transportation needs - like walkability and ease of driving, riding the bus, and bicycling - and development desires - like access to businesses and emergency services, placemaking, and other designs that inspire vibrant public spaces for people and businesses along the backbone of our region's urban core. We can't wait to see what Michigan's Avenue will look like, together. What's Different This Time? Project Timeline Pre-Design Project Timeline Get Involved! September 22nd Join us for a Community Input Session on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2222 E. Michigan Avenue. RSVP today to hold your spot! RSVP NOW VIEW THE PRESENTATION Get involved. We recognize that the community's priorities and values may have changed in the past several years, especially with a global pandemic. Help us confirm public input that has been collected through previous studies and share new goals and desires for Michigan's Avenue! Our survey is now closed. Stay tuned for more opportunities! Explore the Corridor! Navigate the map below to view signalized intersections, bus stops, planned construction projects, cultural districts, and more along Michigan's Avenue! We encourage you to use this information as food for thought when sharing your input and thinking about what you want to see along the corridor. What cultural district do you spend the most time in? Do the bus stops along the corridor meet your needs? Do you use intersections more than others? These are just a few questions you can think about when you take the survey or attend a community event ! Why Now? Implementation is coming. With the City of Lansing's planned road construction along Michigan Avenue in 2023 and 2024, this is a pivotal moment to take a step forward in enhancing the corridor and making sure our community's projects work toward a shared vision! Below are frequently asking questions and thought starters that we will continue to update throughout the duration of the project to keep the community informed as the study and future road projects proceed. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Why does another study need to be done? A lot has changed since the last study was completed in 2017 (Shaping the Avenue). There have been new developments, placemaking and events, and infrastructure investment in recent years along Michigan Avenue, and we’ve experienced a global pandemic that shut down our world and potentially changed our priorities. This study provides an opportunity to voice those changes and confirm past ideas shared. The City of Lansing also has road projects scheduled for construction in 2023 and 2024 - this study will help inform the design for these projects to make sure we are working together toward a shared vision! Lastly, many studies have been completed over the years. Public feedback, technical analysis, and recommendations from that work are being considered for this study to create a single, unified vision that we all - residents, business and property owners, local governments, and more - can compromise on and agree to implement. Who is involved in this study? When is planned road construction supposed to begin? How much will planned road construction cost? How long will construction last? Where can I find media materials? Stay in touch. If you’d like to stay in the know on this project, please leave your contact information! Have more questions? Contact info@mitcrpc.org or attend a community event. Stay In Touch Meet the technical team. CONTACT INFORMATION 3135 Pine Tree Rd. | Suite 2C | Lansing, MI 48911 | Directions P: (517) 393-0342 | F: (517) 393-4424 | Email Us Visit our staff page for questions about specific programs. CONNECT WITH US STAY IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE THINKING AHEAD. MOVING FORWARD. © 2018 by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Accessibility | FOIA | Sitemap Top of Page Learn More Past Studies What's Different This Time? Project Timeline Get Involved! Why Now? Frequently Asked Questions Stay In Touch

Traffic congestion impacts the mobility of people and goods in the tri-county region, which affects quality of life and economic growth throughout Greater Lansing. Tri-County maintains a federally required Congestion Management Process (CMP) to improve transportation system reliability, safety, and performance. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > TRAFFIC CONGESTION All Program Planning Areas Traffic Congestion 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) Traffic congestion impacts the mobility of people and goods in the tri-county region, which affects quality of life and economic growth throughout Greater Lansing. Congestion is the level at which transportation performance is no longer acceptable due to traffic interference resulting in decreased speeds and increased travel times. As the region experiences population and job growth, congestion is addressed by a systematic process, called the Congestion Management Process (CMP), that provides for safe and effective integrated management and operation of the multimodal transportation system. Tri-County maintains a federally required CMP to improve transportation system reliability, safety, and performance. Tri-County's Congestion Management Process is a systematic and regionally accepted approach for measuring and diagnosing the causes of current and future congestion. It provides accurate, up-to-date information on transportation system performance and assesses alternative strategies for congestion management that meets the identified regional need. A CMP is required in Census-designated Urban Areas with population exceeding 200,000, known as Transportation Management Areas (TMAs) . Federal requirements state that in all TMAs, the CMP shall be developed and implemented as an integrated part of the metropolitan transportation planning process. This CMP is an on-going process, fully integrated into Tri-County's transportation planning process. It is a "living" document, continually evolving to address the results of performance measures, concerns of the region, new objectives and goals, and up-to-date information on congestion issues. The CMP uses an objectives-driven, performance-based approach to planning for congestion management. Through the use of congestion management objectives and performance measures, the CMP provides a mechanism for ensuring that investment decisions are made with a clear focus on desired outcomes. This approach involves screening strategies using objective criteria and relying on system performance data, analysis, and evaluation. In Transportation Management Areas that are in non-attainment of ozone or carbon monoxide (CO) standards, federal funds may not be expended for any new project that will significantly increase the carrying capacity for single-occupant vehicles (SOVs) unless the project results from a CMP. For the tri-county region, a significant increase in carrying capacity for SOVs is defined as a project that adds one or more through-travel lanes for a distance in excess of one mile or more on a roadway classified as a Collector or higher on the Federal functional class map for the area.

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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 2050 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)