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The Mid-Michigan tri-county region includes 75 cities, townships, and villages. We serve these jurisdictions through the three counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham. HOME > ABOUT > JURISDICTIONS Jurisdictions The tri-county region includes 75 cities, townships, and villages. We serve these jurisdictions through the three counties of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham. Alaiedon Township Aurelius Township Bath Charter Township Bellevue Township Bellevue, Village of Bengal Township Benton Township Bingham Township Brookfield Township Bunker Hill Township Carmel Township Charlotte, City of Chester Township Clinton County Dallas Township Dansville, Village of Delhi Charter Township Delta Charter Township DeWitt Charter Township DeWitt, City of Dimondale, Village of Duplain Township Eagle Township Eagle, Village of East Lansing, City of Eaton County Eaton Rapids, City of Eaton Rapids Township Eaton Township Elsie, Village of Essex Township Fowler, Village of Grand Ledge, City of Greenbush Township Hamlin Township Hubbardston, Village of Ingham County Ingham Township Kalamo Township Lansing Charter Township Lansing, City of Lebanon Township Leroy Township Leslie, City of Leslie Township Locke Township Maple Rapids, Village of Mason, City of Meridian Charter Township Mulliken, Village of Olive Township Olivet, City of Oneida Charter Township Onondaga Township Ovid Township Ovid, City of Potterville, City of Riley Township Roxand Township St. Johns, City of Stockbridge Township Stockbridge, Village of Sunfield Township Sunfield, Village of Vermontville Township Vermontville, Village of Vevay Township Victor Township Walton Township Watertown Charter Township Webberville, Village of Westphalia Township Westphalia, Village of Wheatfield Township White Oak Township Williamston, City of Williamstown Township Windsor Charter Township

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

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

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

We are a public planning agency established in 1956, serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties in Mid-Michigan. Tri-County makes our region a more prosperous community by planning for a strong economy, reliable transportation, and sustainable infrastructure and natural resources. WHO IS TRI-COUNTY? Who We Are The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is a public planning agency established in 1956, serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties in Mid-Michigan. Tri-County makes our region a more prosperous community by planning for a strong economy , reliable transportation , and sustainable infrastructure and natural resources . We are dedicated leaders and innovators, connecting local organizations and governments to funding, technical assistance, data resources, and opportunities to discuss trends and challenges affecting the Greater Lansing area. Our Mission & Vision The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission leads innovative public planning for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to foster prosperity in Mid-Michigan's communities. We believe in developing a sustainable future for our region's economy, natural resources, and transportation system and infrastructure. Leadership Tri-County is directed by a board of 19 commissioners representing the three counties, City of Lansing, and public transportation agencies. 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. News & Events Request for Proposals: Regional Traffic Safety & Operations Program Request for Proposals: Community Engagement Campaign Tri-County Seeking Economic Development Planner History & Designations The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission was formed under the Regional Planning Act, PA 281 of 1945. It was established pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Boards of Supervisors of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties on July 18, 1956. Membership was expanded to include the City of Lansing in 1974. Tri-County serves 75 jurisdictions within the three-county region. Tri-County is designated as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to coordinate federally funded transportation projects. The Commission is also certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce as the Economic Development District (EDD) to facilitate federally funded economic development programs and initiatives, particularly in public infrastructure, in support of business locations and expansions. Learn more about our federal and state designations and legal responsibilities below. What is a Regional Planning Commission? Regional planning commissions have been around in some parts of the country since near the start of the last century. State Planning & Development Regions (SPDRs) look at planning issues from a larger geography than that examined by counties or local units of government in the region. That allows them to identify issues and opportunities that are not apparent at a smaller geography. They also can help local governments resolve issues of overlapping services, help fill gaps in services through service sharing arrangements, and help find resources from the federal and state governments to address unmet needs. Over the past 65 years the Michigan Legislature has created three separate, but different statutory approaches to addressing regional planning through voluntary sub-state units of government known variously as state planning and development regions, regional planning commissions, regional planning and development commissions, and councils of government. These acts are: Regional Planning Act, PA 281 of 1945 The regional planning portion of the County or Regional Economic Development Commission Act, PA 46 of 1966 The regional planning portion of Metropolitan Councils Act, PA 292 of 1989 SPDRs are voluntary organizations comprised of local governments dedicated to serving the regional planning needs of multi-county areas in all parts of Michigan. They are a form of local government voluntarily created by their members, which are largely representative of local governments in the region; although membership also includes road authorities, nonprofit organizations and representatives of the business community in many regions. What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization? 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. MPOs are policy-making and planning bodies formed under federal legislation (23 USC 134 & 49 USC 1603, 1605, and 1607). Specifically, an MPO is the policy board of an organization created and designated to carry out the metropolitan transportation planning process. They are required to represent localities in all urbanized areas (UZAs) with populations over 50,000, as determined by the U.S. Census, to ensure federal spending on transportation planning projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) planning process. An urbanized area with a population over 200,000, as defined by the Bureau of the Census and designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is called a Transportation Management Area (TMA). As described in 49 U.S.C. 5303(k), and in recognition of the greater complexity of transportation issues in large urban areas, an MPO in a TMA has a stronger voice in setting priorities for implementing projects listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and is responsible for additional planning products. The planning processes in MPOs in TMAs also must be certified by the Secretary of DOT as being in compliance with federal requirements. MPOs are designated by agreement between the governor and local governments that together represent at least 75 percent of the affected population (including the largest incorporated city, based on population) or in accordance with procedures established by applicable state or local law. When submitting a TIP to the state for inclusion in the statewide program, MPOs self-certify that they have met all federal requirements. 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. View MPO policies and procedures that address these regulations and requirements here. 66.37% of Michigan’s population are represented by MPOs; nationally, 85% of the population lives inside a MPO. What is an Economic Development District? Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are multi-jurisdictional entities, commonly composed of multiple counties and in certain cases, cross-state borders. They help lead the locally based, regionally driven economic development planning process that leverages the involvement of the public, private, and non-profit sectors to establish a strategic blueprint (known as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) for regional collaboration. Since 1986, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has been an EDD, as designated by the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation allows Tri-County to receive planning grant dollars from the EDA and provides every municipality within the three-county region eligibility for the EDA's different investment programs. These programs include: Public Works and Economic Development Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Research and National Technical Assistance Local Technical Assistance Planning Program University Center Economic Development Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms What is a Regional Clearinghouse & Intergovernmental Review? As of July 1, 2018, the State of Michigan and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, acting on behalf of the State as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for regional coordination, no longer participate in the clearinghouse review process for federal grants. Therefore, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission no longer reviews proposed projects subject to Executive Order 12372 of 1982 requesting federal funds. As a local government organization engaged in promoting intergovernmental coordination, we encourage applicants for federal financial assistance to coordinate with other governments and organizations impacted by their work. We continue to maintain a regional inventory of land use and master plans for better coordination and collaboration across jurisdictional boundary lines. For more information on the Michigan Federal Project Review System and Regional Clearinghouse process, visit semcog.org/Clearinghouse-Review. What is Public Planning? Public planning is just that - planning for our region's future needs and making a plan to tackle them. It aims to optimize the effectiveness of how our community uses land and develops infrastructure to improve the connectivity, quality of life, safety, economic success, and sustainability of our communities. Public planning looks at the development and design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, particularly transportation networks. We formulate plans for the development and management of the region's urban, suburban, and rural areas, analyzing land use compatability and economic, environmental, travel demand, and social trends. These plans provide guidance for elected officials, planners, and local units of government to make informed decisions about how to best use our communities' land, maintain our infrastructure, and responsibility utilize our resources and assets. MPO EDD Clearinghouse History&Designations

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 Safety & Operations Non-Motorized (Bicycle & Pedestrian Paths) Traffic Congestion Public Transit Freight (Movement of Goods) Regional Travel Passenger Air Passenger Rail Bus Services Air Quality (Conformity) Performance Measures Short-Range Planning (TIP) Long-Range Planning (MTP) Quick Links & Resources Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Annual Listings of Obligated Transportation Projects 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) Tri-County RPC Transportation Planning Projects Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policies & Procedures Michigan Transportation Planning Association Regional Transportation Data & Maps Interactive Road Condition Map Michigan Traffic Crash Facts Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) Michigan Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration Intelligent Transportation Society of America National Association of Regional Councils 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

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

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

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

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.