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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.

Tri-County has pursued a variety of grant opportunities for special projects that have been since been completed. View our successes here! PAST PROJECTS MI Capital Region Data Dashboard The Regional Prosperity Initiative for the State of Michigan's prosperity regions was initiated in FY 2014 and required the management of a performance dashboard of data, detailing the economic progress and status of our region. Snapshots of our region's key indicators were captured throughout the dashboard, titled MI Capital Region, providing stakeholders a foundational map that measured success, opportunities, and assets. This coordinated measurement tool tracked critical economic, educational, workforce, health, environmental, and social data metrics, to helped empower communities and regional stakeholders in our region to pursue strategic change, together. Following the sunset of the state's Regional Prosperity Initiative, Tri-County continued to maintain the data dashboard. In 2024, Tri-County worked with Headlight Data to develop a new dashboard under the same name for the latest economic, workforce, and demographic data for the region. View the dashboard at mitcapitalregion.org. Imagine Mid-Michigan The Imagine Mid-Michigan (IMM) program was an outcome of Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s partnership with Portland State University’s Urban Sustainability Accelerator program. This 12-month program included the development of updated growth trends in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties out to 2040; a taxpayer impact analysis of said growth trends compared to compact growth; a feasibility study of the transfer of development rights in Mid-Michigan; a case study for diverse housing in Mid-Michigan; visits by Michele Reeves and Robert Liberty to provide insight and data concerning the success of our downtowns; tours of successful housing and farmland preservation programs in the state; and regular social convenings, which served as a peer-exchange of regional leaders from Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties learning best practices for land use. At the core of IMM activities were the objectives of Tri-County's 2005 Regional Growth: Choices for our Future policy document. A key element of the Long Range Transportation Plan and a mission of the agency, the objectives of said document were meant to implement a sustainable growth pattern and transportation network in Mid-Michigan. They included: Intergovernmental Cooperation Public Participation Equitable Growth and Redevelopment Environmental Protection Housing for All Community Residents Enhancing and Preserving the Existing Road Network Emphasize Transit & Non-Motorized Modes Rather than Further Expansion of the Road Network in Rural Areas Urban and Rural Service Areas Farmland, Open Space and other Natural Resource Protection Greenways and Walkability Park and Recreation Expansion and Linkages Historic Preservation & Cultural Facilities Compact Settlement Clustered Development Areas Phased Growth Strengthening Urban Cores Viable Neighborhoods, and High Density Mixed Uses These Regional Growth policy objectives have been implemented by Tri-County staff throughout their respective program areas. For the former Land Use program, which is now integrated into the new Community Development program, this included the ongoing study and promotion planning policies such as urban service boundary and various tax-revenue sharing programming. The IMM program was an implementation activity of Tri-County and its Urban and Rural Service Management (URSM) Committee, which discussed regional cooperation in designating an urban service (water and sewer) boundary and the efficient sharing of services between jurisdictions The URSM Committee was awarded a Partnerships for Change: Sustainable Communities research grant through the Land Information Access Association (LIAA). LIAA is a non-profit planning firm based on northern Michigan with staff who work across the state to facilitate regional cooperation and other local service partnerships. LIAA staff facilitated the development of a Tri-County Urban Services Management Study. The Study outlined a feasible strategy for implementing an urban service boundary within the committee memberships' jurisdictional boundaries. The committee members included Lansing, East Lansing, the nine urbanized townships surrounding the two cities, Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, and a few outlying county jurisdictions such as Williamstown Township and the City of Mason. Prior to the commencement of the Study, the committee members completed a Community Collaboration Survey, reporting that almost every member felt that the time was right for the development of an urban service boundary. With this understanding, committee attendance was incredibly engaging and conversations related to the development of a boundary were notably positive between members. Pollution Isn't Pretty The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission partnered with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds and several Mid-Michigan watershed groups and agencies to rollout a water resources brand, Pollution Isn’t Pretty. The campaign streamlines multiple organizations' educational efforts to create clear, consistent messages that educate area residents about water quality concerns and what they can do to reduce pollution and protect our region’s water resources. This campaign received the 2013 Gold ADDY Award. The ADDYs are considered the world's largest advertising competition that recognizes creative excellence in all forms of media and design. Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities From 2017-2019, Tri-County housed and coordinated the Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities (GLACC), a coalition of stakeholders working locally to implement alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. GLACC's projects, led by Tri-County staff and guided by their Board of Directors, worked to achieve cleaner air, reduced emissions, and energy security in Mid-Michigan through alternative fuel and vehicle usage, and fuel economy practices. Members and stakeholders have included fleets, corporations, nonprofit organizations, utilities, local governments, and individuals – anyone interested in ways cleaner fuels, vehicles, and practices can improve our air quality and reduce petroleum dependence through local activities that grow the market for alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. Projects included: Information sharing and public education of best practices, technological advancements, and grant opportunities for businesses and private fleets Events like Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day and Ride & Drives, which featured educational sessions and offered the opportunity to test drive all-electric and hybrid vehicles Partnerships and initiatives with Midwest EVOLVE, the Michigan Agency for Energy, Lansing Community College, Dean Transportation and local schools, Michigan to Montana (M2M) Alternative Fuels Corridor along I-94, and more! Clean Cities dates back to the Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. These laws, which encouraged the production and use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and the reduction of vehicle emissions, led to the creation of the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) in 1991. The AFDC's mission was to collect, analyze, and distribute data used to evaluate alternative fuels and vehicles. In 1992, the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) required certain vehicle fleets to acquire AFVs. Subsequently, the U.S. Department of Energy created Clean Cities in 1993 to provide informational, technical, and financial resources to EPAct-regulated fleets and voluntary adopters of alternative fuels and vehicles. Learn more about GLACC and its initiatives at michigancleancities.org. Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability The Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability (MMPGS) was funded over the course of three years from 2012-2014 by a $3 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Program grant awarded to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. Tri-County, our local partners, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority offered more than $5,200,000 in local matching contributions of services, expertise, participation, and funds to make this program worth over $8.3 million. Tri-County partnered with the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council, Michigan State University, Michigan Energy Options, local municipalities (Ingham County, Clinton County, Eaton County, Cities of Lansing and East Lansing, Williamston, Village of Webberville, Townships of Leroy and Williamstown, Charter Townships of Meridian and Lansing) to lead the implementation of the program. Other organizations and agencies from housing, community development, economic development and business, land use, infrastructure, environmental, and equality and diversity industries also participated. The primary planning products or projects of this grant funded sustainability planning effort included: Develop a 5-year Comprehensive Regional Fair & Affordable Housing Plan Develop a Regional Affordable Housing Study Build capacity in the region through a Community Reinvestment Fund Develop an Energy Audit Study of Built Structures Build capacity for a Regional Urban Service Management Area Promote a prioritized green infrastructure system: Greening Mid-Michigan Development of a Sustainable Design Portfolio for the Michigan Avenue Corridor Build capacity for Complete Streets planning and implementation Evaluate and promote sustainability efforts: An Online Portal for information sharing Children's Water Festival In 1995, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and the Groundwater Management Board (GMB) hosted the first Children’s Water Festival in Michigan at Michigan State University. In total, seventeen festivals were held over 20 years. The festival was always well received and considered a great success serving over 35,000 elementary students from area schools. The free festival provided an interactive field trip for students to learn about the importance of our environment, water resources, and their role in protecting and conserving it. The students participated in hands on activities led by local water management professionals. Over the years, hundreds of professional volunteers provided presentations to students, emphasizing the importance of water-related careers. From the beginning, the GMB strived to provide an excellent event experience. Unfortunately over time, the logistics of the festival become more and more challenging. In 2015, the GMB staff was approached by the Michigan State University (MSU) Science Festival coordinators looking to learn from our festival experiences. The MSU Science Festival reaches over 30,000 people per year, and was seeking water focused presentations for elementary students. The result was a partnership that led to the Children’s Water Festival being permanently incorporated into the MSU event. This opportunity allowed the GMB to redirect its efforts while still achieving the goal of water education for youth. GMB volunteers and Tri-County staff continue to present and participate at the MSU Science Festival; it has merged into a beneficial partnership. Aerial Photography Since 2010, Tri-County has historically served as a liaison for coordinating aerial imagery flyovers of the Greater Lansing area every five years in partnership with our regional municipalities, the state, and various local and county agencies. In early March 2020, all aerial data was collected in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties by airplane. Early spring "leaf-off" conditions allowed for a higher quality of ground-level detail without the interference of leaves on trees. The aerial flyover provides Mid-Michigan with 3-inch resolution photographs of our landscape in our urbanized areas and 4-inch and 6-inch resolution in suburban and rural areas, respectively. Fortunately, snow in Spring 2020 allowed for earlier than usual aerial imagery collection. However, due to the coronavirus, the processing and delivery of collected data were delayed until late 2020 and early 2021. The project was completed in May 2021, and aerial data has been distributed to all the participating municipalities. Starting in 2024, Tri-County initiated organizing vendor selection and negotiations to prepare for the flyover. In 2025, Tri-County will again facilitate the aerial imagery flyover for our regional partners during this multi-month project. The 2025 flyover will be part of a region-wide effort coordinated with and funded by local, county, public utility, and state agencies. If you have questions, please contact GIS Coordinator Laura Tschirhart at LTschirhart@mitcrpc.org. If you are interested in obtaining images from the regional flyovers, please contact the appropriate municipality. ByProduct Synergy Achieving Pollution Prevention Success - Funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Prevention (P2) grant, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), in partnership with the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC), piloted a Byproduct Synergy (BPS) program to reuse manufacturing byproducts. The pilot’s goal was to help manufacturers match byproduct streams to other facilities’ needs for raw materials, reducing quantities destined for disposal, and lowering the costs associated with purchasing raw materials. The BPS program identified, inventoried, and established public and private members - several businesses, townships, power companies, and water and sewer departments - and attempted to create specific synergistic relationships between its members. The Michigan ByProduct Synergy (BPS) program ran from October 2011 through September 2014, holding "Meet your Match" speed dating events, where businesses, agencies, producers and suppliers came together to see if they could find their match. Organizations from manufacturing, agriculture/food production, mineral recovery, transportation, processing/distribution, construction, and professional offices participated to improve efficiencies, save money, and re-think waste by-products. BPS aimed to: repurpose what what has been traditionally considered waste. reduce emissions reduce energy, raw material, and disposal costs improve productivity, profitability, regulatory compliance, and community relations develop new products and markets protect the environment and our natural resources recude costs and waste Health Impact Assessment Tool Using funds from the Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability (MMPGS) HUD grant, the Mid-Michigan Health In All Program, MMPGS partners, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, and Michigan State University partnered together to create the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Toolkit in 2015. The HIA tool was created to assist developers and other users with understanding the feasibility of a development and the impact it may have on the health of a population in our region. While decision makers in public and private sectors often have direct or indirect impact on individual and community health, health considerations are not commonly included in the planning and decision making process. This free, online Mapping and Impact Assessment Tool supports local leaders, community planners, landowners, developers, and the public in assessing the potential health, environmental, and social effects of policies and changes to the built environment. With this tool a user can locate a project on an online base map, select and visualize mapped information about that location and surrounding areas, and evaluate the project using an impact assessment checklist approach. Greening Mid-Michigan Greening Mid-Michigan evolved from the Tri-County Regional Growth Study released in 2005, which built consensus on a preferred vision for land use growth in our communities over the next 25 years. The report recommended that “Open Space and Resource Protection” be promoted through region-wide planning efforts based on four main principles. Farmland and other natural resources should be protected in an equitable, fiscally responsible manner to preserve the heritage, environment, quality of life and long-term sustainability of the region. Pathways, sidewalks, trails and on-street bicycle facilities should be developed and enhanced to provide alternatives to motorized transportation, improve linkages to recreational opportunities for regional residents, and provide public health benefits by offering opportunities for physical activity. Parks and recreation development and expansions should emphasize linkage of facilities through greenways based on the regional vision and the adopted Regional Non-Motorized Systems Plan. The region’s significant built and living heritage, historic sites, cultural facilities and neighborhoods should be protected, preserved, and enhanced. With support from the Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability HUD grant funding, Tri-County led Greening Mid-Michigan and 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, to develop a regional vision for green infrastructure planning for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. The final vision can be viewed here or in our Projects & Documents Library. MMPGS GLACC Aerial Photogaphy

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law on November 15, 2021. The law authorizes $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026. HOME > INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT & JOBS ACT Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. The law represents the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and economy in our Nation’s history, authorizing $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026. Of the total authorized funding, approximately $550 billion is new infrastructure spending above current “baseline” levels (i.e., annual spending levels under existing federal programs/legislation). At the core of the new law is a five-year reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program and $284 billion for highway, bridge, public transportation, and transportation safety improvements – more than half of the IIJA’s total new investment. But the IIJA is not just a transportation bill. It provides significant new investments for non-transportation infrastructure programs, including: Navigate Impacts to Michigan Impacts to the Region Funding Opportunities NOFO Newsletter Additional Resources Impacts to Michigan What Does the IIJA Mean for Michigan? For decades, infrastructure throughout Michigan has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The IIJA will provide approximately $11 billion to Michigan for infrastructure improvements and help the state remain competitive by creating a generation of good-paying jobs and economic growth. More specifically, the IIJA will provide Michigan with: Impacts to the Region What Does the IIJA Mean for the Tri-County Region? For the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, the IIJA provides more funding for the region’s core transportation programs that address the ways people travel, challenges with congestion, and improvements that can keep all users of the system - including drivers, bus riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians - safe. The law reauthorizes - or maintains - many core sources of funding and also increases funding for four core transportation programs administered by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission: Supports regional and local needs and funds improvements to bridges, roads, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian networks. Projects that support electric vehicle change and emerging technologies also qualify for this funding under the IIJA. Surface Transportation Block Grant Transportation Alternatives Strengthens mobility options for bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as improvements to recreational trails and streetscapes. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Strengthens mobility options for bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as improvements to recreational trails and streetscapes. Metropolitan Planning Supports TCRPC's metropolitan transportation planning services and other regional planning efforts in the Greater Lansing area. Transportation Funding Opportunities The IIJA represents a historic opportunity to repair our roadways and bridges currently rated as “in poor condition.” In total, the law provides an additional $284 billion in federal transportation funding over five years, effectively doubling total federal funding for transportation over that time to $567.5 billion. Transportation funding is available in the following categories, through both existing programs and newly created programs that cover things like climate change, equity, and resiliency: Roads, Bridges, and Major Projects (PDF) Passenger and Freight Rail (PDF) Public Transportation (PDF) Airports and Federal Aviation Administration Facilities (PDF) Ports and Waterways (PDF) Safety (PDF) Electric Vehicles, Buses, and Ferries (PDF) For more information about transportation funding opportunities, contact TCRPC staff by clicking here. Climate, Energy, and Environment Funding Opportunities The IIJA is a historic investment in the resiliency of our infrastructure to protect communities against the impacts of climate change and natural hazards such as droughts, heat, floods, and wildfires. The bill authorizes approximately $191 billion towards energy, environment, and climate programs across four major categories: water infrastructure ($55 billion), power infrastructure ($65 billion), resilience ($50 billion), and environmental remediation ($21 billion). Programs across these buckets will invest in clean transportation infrastructure by funding public transportation, vehicle electrification efforts through station construction and distribution of electric buses to school districts across the country. Other energy and environmental programs will invest in water management and conservation, such as flood mitigation efforts and expanding critical access to clean drinking water. Still others will work toward building climate resiliency and addressing legacy pollution by weatherizing infrastructure and homes and cleaning up abandoned mines and oil wells. Clean Energy and Power (PDF) Water (PDF) Resilience (PDF) Environmental Remediation (PDF) For more information about climate, energy, and environment funding opportunities, contact TCRPC staff by clicking here. Broadband & Cybersecurity Funding Opportunities Quality internet service is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. The IIJA includes roughly $64 billion to ensure that every American has access to reliable high-speed internet. This includes programs that: Provide high-speed service to rural areas, where it can be too expensive for service providers to install the necessary infrastructure, and Help lower the cost of service for residents in underserved communities to help bridge the digital divide and increase equity. In a digital world, cybersecurity is a critical element of national security. The IIJA allocates approximately $1 billion to fortify existing cybersecurity infrastructure as well as the physical security of electrical utilities. Grid enhancements, cyber response and recovery planning, and federal regulation studies to prevent against cyber-attacks are just some of the major programs that will be funded through the infrastructure law. Broadband (PDF) For more information about broadband and cybersecurity funding opportunities, contact TCRPC staff by clicking here. Additional Funding Opportunities The IIJA does much more than provide funding for transportation, climate, energy, and environment, and broadband and cybersecurity. Additional opportunities include programs ranging from solid waste and recycling grants, technical assistance for local governments, and other training programs to assist communities with grant applications and policy development. Notable programs include the following: Regional Commission Programs (PDF) Departments of Commerce, Agriculture & Energy Programs (PDF) Departments of Health & Human Services and the Interior Programs (PDF) Department of Transportation Programs (PDF) Environmental Protection Agency Programs (PDF) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Infrastructure Grants (PDF) For more information about additional funding opportunities, contact TCRPC staff by clicking here. Funding Opportunities Additional Resources IIJA Resources The following resources are designed to help communities plan for the new infrastructure law: Full Text of the IIJA Bill Tri-County IIJA Overview Presentation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources U.S. Department of Agriculture Resources U.S. Department of Commerce Resources U.S. Department of Energy Resources U.S. Department of the Interior Resources U.S. Department of Transportation Resources Federal Aviation Administration Resources Federal Highway Administration Resources Federal Transit Administration Resources Federal Railroad Administration Resources Maritime Administration White House IIJA Guidebook White House IIJA Michigan Fact Sheet White House IIJA Rural Playbook

Tri-County maintains a Tri-County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, created to protect the health, safety, and economic interest of residents and businesses and reduce the impact of natural and technological hazards in our region. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > PLANNING AREAS > HAZARD MITIGATION All Program Planning Areas Hazard Mitigation (Disaster Preparedness) Community Development Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation Economic Resiliency A hazard mitigation plan for the tri-county region is maintained to protect the health, safety, and economic interest of residents and businesses and reduce the impact of natural and technological hazards in our region. The plan provides the process for evaluation of land use development from a hazard mitigation perspective that will protect lives and property. It also provides eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs and grant funding for our local communities, as it meets the requirements of the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The latest update of the Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in 2023 by the Ingham County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The plan is also housed on th eir website . In 2015, Tri-County created the Tri-County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan . We worked closely with our region’s emergency management offices, land use development agencies, the Michigan State Police, affected businesses, and interested members of the public to develop a plan that addresses the purposeful use of land during development and provides recommendations to avoid damage from disasters our region may experience. The plan will be updated as needed for local communities to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation and FEMA funding that can be used for projects across the region.

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. 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 Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2023-2026 TIP on May 25, 2022. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2023 and 2026. The FY 2023-2026 TIP included over $350 million of programmed transportation investments, including $280 million for roadways and $70 million for public transit. View the FY 2023-2026 TIP and related materials below: FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program Appendix A: Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations Appendix B: Financial Plan Appendix C: Listing of Projects & Maps Appendix E: Project Scoring Criteria & Prioritization Process Appendix G: Public & Stakeholder Engagement Report Transportation Conformity Determination Report Environmental Justice Analysis Report Environmental Mitigation Report FY 2023-2026 TIP Project List FY 2024 TIP Amendment Schedule FY 2025 TIP Amendment Schedule FY 2023-2026 TIP Development Schedule FY 2023-2026 Social Media Toolkit The TIP is a living document and, therefore, may be amended from time to time. Changes to the TIP are made in the form of amendments and modifications, which are regularly completed to ensure transportation project accuracy and funding resources. See the links below for all TIP modifications and amendments: September 2025 TIP Amendments July 2025 TIP Amendments May 2025 TIP Amendments March 2025 TIP Amendments February 2025 TIP Amendments November 2024 TIP Amendments September 2024 TIP Amendments July 2024 TIP Amendments May 2024 TIP Amendments March 2024 TIP Amendments February 2024 TIP Amendments December 2023 TIP Amendments October 2023 TIP Amendments September 2023 TIP Amendments July 2023 TIP Amendments May 2023 TIP Amendments March 2023 TIP Amendments February 2023 TIP Amendments November 2022 TIP Amendments September 2022 TIP Amendments FY 2020-2023 TIP Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2020-2023 TIP on June 26, 2019. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2019 and 2023. The FY 2020-2023 TIP included approximately $673 million of programmed transportation investments, including $477 million for roadways and $196 million for public transit. View the FY 2020-2023 TIP and related materials below: FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program FY 2020-2023 TIP Project List FY 2020-2023 TIP Project Maps TIP Quick Reference Guide FY 2020-2023 TIP Revision Policies The TIP is a living document and, therefore, may be amended from time to time. Changes to the TIP are made in the form of amendments and modifications, which are regularly completed to ensure transportation project accuracy and funding resources. See the links below for all TIP modifications and amendments: May 2022 TIP Amendments March 2022 TIP Amendments February 2022 TIP Amendments November 2021 TIP Amendments September 2021 TIP Amendments July 2021 TIP Amendments May 2021 TIP Amendments March 2021 TIP Amendments February 2021 TIP Amendments November 2020 TIP Amendments July 2020 TIP Amendments FY 2017-2020 TIP Tri-County's Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2017-2020 TIP on June 22, 2016. The TIP became effective upon incorporation into the Statewide TIP maintained by MDOT. The TIP includes projects selected from approved calls for project processes held between 2015 and 2020. The FY 2017-2020 TIP included approximately $545 million of programmed transportation investments, including $190 million for roadways and $355 million for public transit. View the FY 2017-2020 TIP and related materials below: FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program Air Conformity Analysis Report TIP Project Ranking Criteria TAP Projects Evaluating Criteria 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

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

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 state selected the river as one of the first state-designated water trails. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES > WATER TRAIL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Document Library Middle Grand River Water Trail Development Plan On December 20, 2018, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the Middle Grand River Water Trail , which has 33 access sites that provide a variety of experiences for paddlers of all experience levels, as one of the first waterways in Michigan to be a state-designated water trail. The Middle Grand River Water Trail, which extends 87 miles throughout Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Ionia counties, was included in the first round of designations made by the DNR and the Office of the Great Lakes. The granting of this designation signifies our region's water trail provides a quality trail experience, offers clear information for users, and enjoys broad community support. To become designated, the DNR’s new water trails program requires local water trail organizations to have established water trail plans that address components such as safety, stewardship, historic and cultural resources, education opportunities, funding, signage, management and development, local land and water use laws, and marketing and promotion. Tri-County partnered with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW) to create this water trail development plan to improve the connectivity, accessibility, and quality of our region's main water trail, the Middle Grand River. Quality recreational amenities greatly improve the quality of life of Greater Lansing’s residents and visitors and make our region a more competitive place to live and play. Tri-County and MGROW are continuing to explore options for improved signage, kiosks, guidebooks, and other resources for the Middle Grand River. View additional publications below: Middle Grand River Heritage Water Trail MDNR Map - First State-Designated Water Trails Middle Grand River Water Trail Map

As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, Tri-County coordinates transportation planning initiatives, determines policy priorities, and channels all federal funding for transportation projects throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY > MPO POLICIES & PROCEDURES Document Library MPO Policies & Procedures The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission was designated by the Governor as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in 1973, responsible for fulfilling all federally required transportation planning requirements in the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan area throughout Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties in the state of Michigan. Federal funding for transportation projects throughout the three counties are channeled through Tri-County. Learn more about our role as the MPO for the tri-county region here . Federally required processes and analyses that are specific to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), such as Environmental Justice and Air Conformity, are included in their respective documents. Additional agency-wide policies and publications, such as financial and operating procedures, may be viewed in the Projects & Documents Library . MPO Planning Area Boundary Federal rules require the designation of MPOs in urbanized areas of 50,000 or more in population as a condition for spending federal highway and transit funds. The Planning Area Boundary is the area within which the federal metropolitan transportation planning and programming requirements apply. View Here Bylaws The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's bylaws, last amended in December of 2023, codify the structure, jurisdiction, roles, duties, and membership in the agency's Board of Commissioners. View Here Public Participation Plan Tri-County's Public Participation Plan (PPP) describes the ways in which the agency will engage the public when developing the PPP, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), among other transportation planning documents and programs. The PPP defines specific public participation opportunities - including milestones, procedures, and comment periods - for each of these documents. It deploys a variety of tools and techniques, from traditional print and in-person methods to visualization mediums and virtual strategies - to solicit feedback from and engage members of the public in the region. Below is the current PPP, last adopted in July 2021. View Here Stakeholder Engagement (Consultation) Process Tri-County's Stakeholder Engagement Process, which serves as the MPO Consultation Process, works to: Minimize conflicts between transportation plans and projects with other agencies’ plans, projects, programs, or policies Gather and consider input from stakeholder groups that may be impacted by transportation priorities and specific infrastructure and mobility projects Mitigate negative impacts to sensitive environmental, cultural, economic, and other resources Meet federal requirements to consult and coordinate with agencies and officials responsible for other planning activities that are affected by transportation Tri-County invites a variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations representing economic development and the business community, environmental protection and stewardship, community interests, the transportation sector, and local, state, and federal government to participate in this process. Below is the current process, last adopted in February 2022. View Here Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan Tri-County maintains a Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan to assure that services, programs, and activities are offered, conducted, and administered fairly without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability of participants or beneficiaries. This plan establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in Tri-County's programs and process potential complaints by persons who believe they have been subjected to illegal discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related regulations and directives. Below is the current Title VI Plan, last adopted in May 2024. View Here Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan Tri-County maintains a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan to ensure accessibility to programs and services to persons who are not proficient in the English language. Executive Order 13166: Improving Access to Service for Persons with Limited English Proficiency states that individuals who do not speak English well and who have a limited ability to read, write and speak, or understand English are entitled to language assistance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plan identifies LEP persons who need language assistance, ways in which language assistance will be provided, staff training, guidance for providing notice to LEP persons, and the recommended method of evaluating accessibility to available transportation services - the Four-Factor Analysis identified by the USDOT. Below is the current LEP Plan, last adopted in February 2021. View Here Regional & Unified Planning Work Programs As the region’s MPO, Tri-County develops a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in cooperation with the state and public transportation operators that identifies urban area transportation planning activities (including the responsible agency, schedule of work, resulting products, and proposed funding sources) for the upcoming fiscal year. Tri-County also develops a Regional Transportation Planning Work Program (RWP), which is the rural equivalent of the UPWP. The RWP outlines transportation planning activities to be completed in the rural areas of the region that are outside the designated urban area. View the most current UPWP and RWP here. Certification Every four years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) complete a review of the transportation planning process in the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan area to determine if the planning process conducted by the MPO - and local road agencies, State, and transit operators - meets the federal transportation planning requirements, which are prerequisites to the advancement of federal transportation projects in urbanized areas. Below is the most recent federal certification review report, completed in September 2025 following a site review in May 2025. 2025 Certification Review Report 2025 Certification Letter Previous reports may be viewed below: 2021 Certification Review Report 2017 Certification Review Report Tri-County also self-certifies that projects selected through the transportation planning process conform with all applicable federal laws and regulations, and confirms our commitment to comply with applicable federal transportation planning requirements - including prohibiting discrimination and following equal opportunity procedures. Agreements & Memoranda of Understanding Tri-County maintains a variety of agreements with public transit providers in the region and the Michigan Department of Transportation to define agency responsibilities and ensure a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning process. Transportation Planning Responsibilities MOU - Regional Transit Agencies & TCRPC (signed July 2024; effective April 2024) MDOT & TCRPC MPO Master Agreement(signed June 2023; effective October 2023-September 2026) MDOT & TCRPC MPO Master Agreement – Amendment (Expiration Extension) (signed November 2024; effective October 2024-September 2027) MDOT & TCRPC Regional Master Agreement (signed June 2023; effective October 2023-September 2026) MDOT & TCRPC Travel Demand Modeling Memorandum of Understanding(signed March 2021; effective January 2017) Transportation Performance Measures In a series of rulemakings, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration have established national performance measures in areas such as safety, infrastructure condition, public transit, congestion, system reliability, emissions, and freight movement. Tri-County maintains a System Performance Report to set targets for and track progress of how our transportation system performs in these areas. The report is updated as new targets are developed and supported annually by Tri-County's Board of Commissioners. View the most current report for the region's Transportation Performance Measures here. Certification

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

We're creating a plan for an interconnected, accessible, and cohesive trails network that safely connects communities and points of interest throughout the region, capitalizes on existing assets and infrastructure, and encourages strategic investment to enhance vibrant communities. HOME > PROJECTS & DOCUMENTS > COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY OF LIFE > TRAILS PLAN Document Library Greater Lansing Trails Plan Tri-County has partnered with the U.S. National Park Service to create a plan for our regional trails system - one that works to enhance the quality of life for our region's residents and take advantage of our region's central geographic location to bolster Mid-Michigan as a hub for recreational tourism. Building off our non-motorized transportation planning efforts, the plan aims to make connections between community spaces and recreational assets, like parks, regional points of interest, and local businesses; encourage economic prosperity; and bolster experiences for residents and visitors who walk and bike in our region. Learn more about the project, our vision, and how to get involved at mitcrpc.org/trails .

HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > ENERGY All Program Planning Areas Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy Energy As the region prepares for emerging transportation technologies and increased demands of our energy infrastructure, Tri-County recognizes the need to plan for reliable and efficient energy systems, including effectively managing local assets and addressing gaps in our transportation infrastructure. From 2017-2019, Tri-County housed 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. GLACC's projects aim to diversify the clean transportation energy market, increase independence, and increase energy security through promoting and implementing alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, and fuel economy improvements. Learn more about their initiatives at www.michigancleancities.org .

Under state law, you may follow formal procedures to request information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In compliance with FOIA, all requests must be in writing. HOME > FOIA REQUESTS Freedom of Information Act The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission website houses a vast amount of information and documents. If you are unable to find the information you seek, please contact our office so we can assist you. Under state law, you may also follow formal procedures to request information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) . In compliance with FOIA, all requests must be in writing. The below FOIA Request Form may be used to submit your request, but it is not required. All written requests and/or forms should be emailed to FOIA@mitcrpc.org with a subject line containing the term "FOIA" or "FOIA Request." Materials being delivered in person or mailed should be addressed as follows: Attn: FOIA Coordinator Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C Lansing, MI 48911 Documents and forms regarding FOIA may be found below: Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines FOIA Request for Public Records Form FOIA Request Detailed Cost Itemization Form Commission Resolution