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The Groundwater Management Board (GMB) is composed of representatives from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties who work together to educate the public about groundwater protection, exchange knowledge about best practices, and assist local governments to keep our water resources clean. Events | Meeting Materials | Resources for Residents & Public Officials | News Updates Groundwater Management Board ABOUT RESOURCES HOT TOPICS GET INVOLVED What is Groundwater? What is Groundwater? Every day we turn on our faucets, showers, dishwashers, laundry machines, and countless other water-dependent conveniences without stopping to consider: where does all that water come from? For the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, 100% of our water comes from below ground. Through a private well or a public utility, we all rely heavily on groundwater. This is the water that soaks into the ground as rain, melting snow, sprinkler spray, or from any other outlet. Thanks to gravity, water seeps through the different layers of soil and rock until it reaches a layer it can no longer pass through. From there, it will begin to pool and grow in size until it becomes an aquifer. An aquifer is an underground layer where all space between rocks and soil is filled by water. The top of the aquifer, where the water only fills some space between rocks and soil, is referred to as the water table. The water table level can change throughout the year, or over the course of many years, depending on a variety of things like the demand for water pumped from wells, droughts, heavy rainfall, flooding events, or warm winters, just to name a few. If all this water is underground, how do we access it? In nature, cracks in rocks can cause water to rise to the surface due to variances in pressure, which may then result in the formation of a natural spring. In other cases, the water table can reach a high enough level so that it feeds into streams, rivers, or lakes. Luckily for us, we have designed technology to drill wells into these underground resources so that we can access them directly in our homes. Many homeowners have at least one or two wells that pump groundwater automatically – all they have to do is turn on the faucet. LEARN MORE How Do You Get Your Water? Urban Drinking Water People live closer together in urban environments, which means they require a unique design to ensure enough resources, like water, can be shared amongst all who live there. In most urban communities, public water utilities and municipalities are created to help clean and supply drinking water to households and businesses throughout a specific area. In the tri-county region, these public utility companies use their wells to pump groundwater through an intense filtration and treatment process that complies with federal regulations. Then, they send the newly filtered water back underground via a pipe network that connects directly to the water pipes in your home or place of business. The water you receive from your faucet goes through many steps to reach the clean, drinkable quality it has when you turn on the t ap. If you have any concerns about the water you’re receiving, check out the annual Consumer Co nfidence Report for your utility or municipality. If you have any further questions, always reach out to them directly. Public water utilities and municipalities work hard to give you clean water and want you to feel as confident about its quality as they do. FIND YOUR WATER PROVIDER Rural Drinking Water In less densely populated and more rural areas, most communities use a combination of approaches to supply residents with drinking water. Some towns and villages supply treated drinking water for the majority of their population, while some may still rely on private well water. Because of this split, homeowners might not know where their water actually comes from. A property may have originally gotten its water from a private well but could have transitioned to a public water supply as it changed hands from owner to owner. Over time and throughout the growth of a community, this heightens the risk of groundwater pollution as a result of improper care for forgotten or otherwise unprotected wells. Even if you are certain your water comes from a public utility company, there is a chance your property could be home to an improperly abandoned well. Wells that are not properly sealed when abandoned pose a high risk of pollution by giving contaminants direct access to groundwater reserves and, in turn, the drinking water you bring into your home. Common household chemicals such as fertilizers, oil, and road salt are among the most likely pollutants to enter groundwater through improperly abandoned wells. To find out if there are any abandoned wells on your property, check any historical property documents you may own, search your property on Michigan Wellogic, or reach out to your local Health and Human Services Department for additional information and assistance. LEARN MORE About The GMB: Protecting our Resources With Michigan leading the country in number of private household wells, it’s important to know how you get your water so you can properly protect the groundwater we all depend on. Though the different layers of rock and soil help to filter the water entering our aquifers, there are many things that can pollute this resource. Landfills, septic tanks, overuse of fertilizers and pesticides, and large quantities of salt can all contaminate our water – because groundwater is hard to access, it’s also hard to clean if it becomes polluted. That's where we come in! Founded in 1982, the Groundwater Management Board (GMB) is composed of representatives from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties who work together to educate the public about the importance of groundwater protection, exchange knowledge about best practices, and assist local governments to keep our water resources clean. We are managed by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and designated by the State of Michigan as the regional Large Water Users Group for the coordination of groundwater management and related water disputes. Get Involved Learn more about our meetings, events, and how you can get involved with the Groundwater Management Board! GET INVOLVED Past Projects Read more about the history, past projects, and creation of the Groundwater Management Board. LEARN MORE Bylaws & Delegates Visit the GMB Committee page to learn more about our guiding documents and delegates from our member communities! VIEW HERE Hot Topics Hot Topics & Announcements Bring a Water Expert to Your Classroom! Latest on Groundwater Surveying in Michigan's Capital Region Protecting Homeowners and Our Waters: Septic Systems of Mid-Michigan Updated Wellhead Protection Viewer Offers Access to Regionwide Groundwater Data The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) The Groundwater Management Board is supported and managed by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission CONTACT INFORMATION 3135 Pine Tree Rd. | Suite 2C | Lansing, MI 48911 | Directions P: (517) 999-8912 | Email Us CONNECT WITH US STAY IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE © 2020 by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Accessibility | FOIA | Sitemap

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

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > AIR QUALITY All Program Planning Areas Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Air Quality While the Greater Lansing, tri-county region has had historically consistent good air quality relative to other urban areas in the state of Michigan, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission recognizes the need to keep our air clean. Tri-County works to improve and protect the region's air quality by coordinating projects and educational initiatives that help address this need. Specifically, we: promote clean transportation options to the public and community leaders educate the region about potential ozone problems and voluntary ways to reduce emissions analyze transportation projects planned in the region with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for impacts on our air quality and ability to meet the NAAQS work with local communities to plan mobility and infrastructure projects that will help mitigate congestion and reduce carbon dioxide emissions convene business, education, government, and nonprofit groups together to achieve cleaner air Addressing Air Pollution CHECK TODAY'S AIR QUALITY CHECK TODAY'S AIR QUALITY SIGN UP FOR AIR QUALITY ALERT S SIGN UP FOR AIR QUALITY ALERT S SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT DOWNLOAD EGLE'S ANNUAL REPORT DOWNLOAD EGLE'S ANNUAL REPORT MiENVIRO PORTAL MiENVIRO PORTAL The federal Clean Air Act (CAA), which was significantly amended in the 1990s, requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six principal pollutants, called "criteria pollutants," that are common in outdoor air, considered harmful to public health and the environment, and that come from numerous and diverse sources. These pollutants include: Ozone (O3), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Carbon monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and Particulate matter (PM). Generators of these air pollutants are classified into four main types: stationary sources, area sources, non-road mobile sources, and on-road mobile sources. Of the six monitored pollutants, emissions resulting from transportation-related, on-road mobile sources include O3, PM, NO2, and CO2, which mainly come from vehicles on the roadways such as cars, trucks, and buses. Preventing and relieving these mobile sources are the primary goals of Tri-County's technical and outreach initiatives, including local road and transit projects planned in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and partnerships with community organizations to achieve cleaner air through public education. From 2017-2019, Tri-County staffed and coordinated the Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities , a coalition of stakeholders working locally to implement alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. The coalition has since expanded to become Michigan Clean Cities and continues to be an advocate and partner for local efforts. Most recently, Tri-County has partnered with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) to build support for commute alternatives, including public transit and clean commute options , as a primary tool to reduce regional emissions and address congestion. Learn how you can participate below! Take Action TAKE ACTION! There are many simple actions that you can take to help achieve cleaner air and reduce emissions in our region! What can I do when I travel? Take the bus, carpool, or share a ride. Even if you do it just once or twice a week, it will reduce traffic congestion and pollution, and save you money! The average driver spends approximately 44 cents per mile for ownership and maintenance of their vehicle. All three counties in our region provide public transportation services to residents! If you are located in Ingham County, check out Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) as an alternative to driving your own vehicle. CATA offers both on-demand and fixed route options – use their online trip planning tool to plan where you need to be and find bus route information, or see buses in real time and find nearby stops with their Transit mobile app! Bonus: if you’re riding one of the nine Spartan Service routes on the campus of Michigan State University, your trips are free. Serving as a first-mile, last-mile mobility service, CATA Rydz is an on-demand, microtransit solution that connects Greater Lansing's transit riders to the region's public transportation services and destinations. Catch a flight, get to work or experience more — from downtown Lansing to the tri-county region — all from the convenience of the app. For Eaton County residents, reserve a ride with the Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN) to get curb-to-curb service and travel where you need to go, including out-of-county medical trips. In Clinton County, you can schedule your ride with Clinton Transit by calling or using their mobile app. A carpool typically consists of two to four people who share the ride. Carpool participants decide on their own if they will all share in the driving, if there is a primary driver, their commuting schedule, and their route. Any cost sharing agreements are also made amongst the pool members. The Michigan Carpool Parking Lot Program has 242 MDOT-owned carpool lots, providing nearly 9,000 parking spaces for residents across the state. Visit MDOT carpool parking to view the rules and security, and the MDOT carpool parking lot map to find a lot near you. Lots are provided for daily carpool/vanpool commuter parking and are not intended for residential, commercial, or long-term parking exceeding 72 hours. A vanpool is a group of seven to fifteen people who commute on a regular basis in a MichiVan, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). All participants in the vanpool pay a monthly fee, except for the driver, who normally rides for free. The vanpool monthly fee is based on the number of riders and the one-way commuting mileage. All vanpoolers share the cost of the fuel, and as a group they determine their normal daily schedule and route. Wondering who vanpools? People who have at least a 30-minute commute, or travel more than 10 miles one way People with a fairly consistent schedule People who live near or along the route of at least five to fifteen other people who are willing to share the ride in the same vanpool Ride your bike or walk (or even in-line skate) instead of driving. Thousands of residents use bicycles to travel in the Greater Lansing area. Bicycling can contribute to a healthier and more active lifestyle while cutting down on emissions and congestion! Did you know vehicles on the road create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide? Want to take the bus and bicycle? Learn how you can bike and ride CATA at their Using Bike Racks & Lockers webpage. Find information about Tri-County’s Virtual Trail Explorer, Road and Trail Bicycling Guide, and trails plan here! Check out additional resources for bicycling in our region from MSU Moves Bike Commuting Quick Guide, MSU Bikes, Tri-County Bicycle Association, and Mid-MEAC. Try walking for a healthy and environmentally friendly form of clean commuting. Visit the Capital Area Health Alliance's site to find out how to start a walking group, learn about walking tips and resources, and discover local parks and trails! Telecommute instead of driving to work, if possible. Working remotely from your home not only reduces emissions, but also reduces time spent commuting and transportation costs! As an added bonus, telecommuting can provide opportunities for flexibility and improved work-life balance. It’s especially helpful with lowering your personal contribution to emissions on Clean Air Action Days! Trip chain more often. Combine your errands into one trip to help you get things done more efficiently while simultaneously reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. When you first start a car after it has been sitting for more than an hour, it pollutes up to five times more than when the engine's warm. Care for your car. Regular maintenance and tune-ups, changing the oil, and checking tire inflation can improve gas mileage (saving you money), extend your car's life, and increase its resale value. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve a vehicle's gas mileage by as much as 10%. Over a year, this can result in a savings of 55 gallons, or at least 3 trips to the gas station. Keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can improve your vehicle's gas mileage by about 3%. For a year, this can result in a savings of 18 gallons, or at least one trip to the gas station. Additionally, according to research done for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a well-maintained vehicle produces up to 20% less ozone-related emissions over 10 years than a vehicle that is not well-maintained. Consider replacing your gas cap if it is worn and remember to tighten it fully. A defective or incorrectly sealed gas cap releases fumes that combine to form pollution. Avoid idling. Idling is unnecessary and it wastes gas and emits the chemicals that directly contribute to the formation of air pollution. Be smart about fueling your vehicle. During the spring and summer, get fuel after 6 p.m. when it is cooler. Refueling in the evening can prevent gas fumes from heating up and creating ozone. Never top off the tank or spill gas. It releases gas fumes into the air and cancels the benefits of the pump's anti-pollution devices. Consider owning a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel. There are numerous options on the market today for personal and fleet vehicles that are powered by sources other than conventional gasoline. Learn more about options like electricity, ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, and more and check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator. What can I do at home? Use non-gasoline-powered yard maintenance equipment, or purchase 4-stroke engine models that release fewer emissions. Use household and garden chemicals wisely. Avoid using oil-based paints or other hazardous household solvents, and be sure to read labels for proper use and disposal. When painting, apply paint with rollers and brushes instead of sprayers to cut down on fumes. When cleaning, try baking soda or other "natural" products. Use a gas or electric grill instead of charcoal and lighter fluid when barbecuing. Keep your air conditioner set at 78° in the summer, and furnaces at 68° in the winter, to lessen the need for electricity from coal-burning electric plants; this also uses fewer CFCs. Or just use a fan in the summer. Also, consider unplugging unused appliances to conserve electricity. Avoid purchasing furniture made of particleboard and plywood that contain many glues and chemicals that emit fumes over time. Use woodstoves and fireplaces sparingly. When burning, use only untreated wood in a well-maintained stove or fireplace to cut down on particulate matter pollution. Refrain from burning trash or yard waste, as this also contributes to particulate matter pollution. Consider recycling or composting instead. If you use a gas lawnmower, reschedule your mowing to non-Clean Air Action Days, or wait until evening hours. Work at home, if possible. If you commute, walk, bicycle, take the bus, or carpool. Sign up for Clean Air Action Day e-mail notifications. Get involved with your local schools: urge your school and the local school district to develop anti-idling policies for buses. US EPA: Clean School Bus Program Environmental Initiative: Project Green Fleet US EPA: Smartway Technology for Trucks School Buses Michigan Clean Cities: Clean the Air for School Kids Contact your Federal Senators and Representatives and let them know that you are concerned about air pollution. Stay informed, learn, and understand the quality of our air and what community partners are doing now to achieve cleaner air! (Learn more below.) What can I do in the workplace? Keep all machinery and vehicles well-tuned. Allow telecommuting, compressed workweeks, conference calls, and flextime to eliminate or stagger commuting trips. Help your local electric utilities reduce air pollution by conserving energy at the office. Set the thermostat a little higher in the summer. Participate in your local utilities' load-sharing and energy conservation programs. Encourage carpooling among employees. Offer financial incentives for those willing to share rides or reserve prime parking spaces. Advocate the use of public transportation. Some companies subsidize bus tickets for their employees regularly. Institute casual dress day as an incentive or reward for employees who commute to work by foot or bicycle. Brown bag your lunch or walk, instead of driving to a restaurant. Reschedule lawn and landscape maintenance, parts cleaning, and/or spray painting, to non-Clean Air Action Days, or wait until evening hours. Refuel fleet vehicles during evening hours, either on the day before or on a spring or summer Clean Air Action Day. Keep employees aware of the Clean Air Action effort by publishing articles in the employee newsletter; posting awareness signs at exits, break rooms, and copy rooms; broadcasting when a Clean Air Action Day has been called; or having a letter from management or company leadership establishing the organization's commitment to improving air quality. Stay informed! Sign up to receive text messages or email notifications on air quality and Action Days from EnviroFlash! Input your location to learn about the current air quality status and forecasting conditions with the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AirNow dashboard, IQ Air, or AccuWeather, which includes recommendations and insight into health considerations. View the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Air Quality Division annual report. View Air Monitoring Sites and Nonattainment Areas in Michigan at EGLE's Air Monitoring Stations Interactive Web Map. THE US EPA also maintains an interactive map of air quality monitors with their AirData Air Quality Monitors app. Find real-time air quality information with EGLE's Air Quality Index tool and learn about the Air Quality Index. ELGE has launched a new wildfire smoke webpage designed to inform the public and provide resources. The webpage includes information on how EGLE responds to wildfire smoke events, what actions you can take to learn more, and ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Follow mobility and infrastructure projects planned in Tri-County's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that help mitigate congestion, improve air quality, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Projects may improve nonmotorized (bicycling and walking) and public transportation options or enhance efficiency and operations of moving traffic, like roundabouts and traffic signal optimization. Follow along for information on electric vehicle infrastructure planning initiatives and Lansing's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant announcement! CATA unveiled its first full-size all-electric bus in 2025, marking a significant milestone in CATA’s transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. With another bus expected to join the fleet in 2026, stay updated on CATA’s zero-emission fleet transition. Learn about National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), air pollution sources, and the Clean Air Act and Transportation Conformity. In collaboration with MDOT, Tri-County analyzes proposed transportation projects to ensure emissions from projects will not negatively impact our region's ability to meet the NAAQS. View the latest determination in the report. Keep an eye on the highway billboard signs. Listen to the radio. Watch the TV news and visit their websites. View past Air Quality Action Days. Learn how to monitor air quality with your own sensor!

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 .

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

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

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? This study - The Vision for Michigan's Avenue - is led by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County), which serves as the Greater Lansing region's Metropolitan Planning Organization and Economic Development District. These designations by the federal government enable communities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties to receive federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure and mobility, including roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, public transit, and safety projects, and stimulate economic development and community investment. The project's technical advisory committee is comprised of Tri-County staff and the agencies that have jurisdiction over the road and own assets along the corridor – the City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). They serve as key partners that will help implement improvements identified in the study. A wide variety of community leaders and organizations, like the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority and Sparrow Hospital, are also invited to participate in focus groups to be a part of creating - and ultimately, helping put into action - this vision for Michigan's Avenue. Tri-County has partnered with Progressive AE, an architectural design and engineering firm, to assist in the development of the study. There are also several opportunities for the public to provide input, including a survey and multiple community events. Stay tuned and check back for more details! We are seeking feedback from those who live and work in the immediate vicinity of the corridor whose daily lives could potentially be impacted, as well as people from across the region and state who can help explore how we can make Michigan's Avenue a destination for all. When is planned road construction supposed to begin? In the short term, the City of Lansing has secured federal funding that targets road rehabilitation work on Michigan Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to Clemens Avenue in 2023 and from Clemens Avenue to Charles Street in 2024, which will also see operational improvements with modernized traffic signals. Longer term, The Vision for Michigan's Avenue will provide opportunities to secure funding to further implement this collective, unified vision along the corridor for both transportation improvements and other potential placemaking enhancements. Funding for road, pedestrian, or bicycle projects could come through Tri-County's Transportation Improvement Program or other federal/state/local government sources. Funding for economic development projects could come from public, nonprofit, private, or other community grant programs. As an example, the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority, Community Foundation, and City of Lansing are currently commissioning façade improvements for several businesses along Michigan Avenue! How much will planned road construction cost? The City of Lansing’s planned projects for 2023 and 2024 will begin design in winter 2022. Updates to project costs will be provided after design begins. At this time, nearly $5 million is currently allocated to road rehabilitation and traffic signal modernization work. How long will construction last? Coming soon! Where can I find media materials? View the project announcement here. Download a print-friendly PDF version of the press release here. Media inquiries may be directed to Nicole Baumer, Deputy Director at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, at nbaumer@mitcrpc.org. 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

Tri-County conducts performance-based planning and programming by tracking performance measures, setting data-driven targets for each measure, and selecting projects to help meet those targets to improve our region's transportation system. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PERFORMANCE MEASURES Measuring Our Progress Tri-County conducts performance-based planning and programming by tracking performance measures, setting data-driven targets for each measure, and selecting projects to help meet those targets to improve our region's transportation system. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which was signed into law in 2012, included several provisions that have shifted the focus of the Federal surface transportation program toward the achievement of performance outcomes. The current surface transportation bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed in 2021 and continues MAP-21’s overall performance approach and ensures investments in projects that collectively make progress toward the national goals. In accordance with the surface transportation legislation, Tri-County is coordinating with our local, state, and federal partners to implement performance based planning and programming in our region. This page will be updated regularly to reflect developments in the process.

Tri-County has undertaken the implementation of a scientific asset management system for roadway pavements to provide the planning of pavement preservation and provide recommendations for rehabilitation and reconstruction of our roadway infrastructure assets. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > TRANSPORTATION > PLANNING AREAS > PAVEMENT CONDITION All Program Planning Areas Pavement Condition 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) Tri-County has undertaken the implementation of a scientific asset management system for roadway pavements to provide the planning of pavement preservation and provide recommendations for rehabilitation and reconstruction of our roadway infrastructure assets. Tri-County collaborates with local and state officials to assess the condition of paved surface roadways using a visual rating system called Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating , or PASER. We are the responsible agency for coordinating with locals and the Transportation Asset Management Council to conduct PASER ratings for the tri-county area. Road ratings are then used to set priorities for maintenance and other improvement projects. Beginning fall 2018, Tri-County has produced an annual report outlining the current condition of the system and identifying the needs of the federal aid system in the region. These reports provide “snapshots” of the current conditions as well as provide feedback to our local communities as to what repairs are working as expected and where improvements in the treatment may be necessary. The region's 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan also includes a long-range plan for managing conditions of the local roadway system in the region.

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

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 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 Tri-County Seeking Economic Development Planner The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is seeking a driven, innovative, and dynamic individual to join our team as our Economic Development Planner! Tri-County is centrally located in Lansing, the state capital of Michigan, around the corner from Michigan State University and home to a variety of recreational amenities, entertainment options, and diverse urban and rural living choices. Tri-County offers generous benefits, including medical and dental insur NEWS Feb 24 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