MTGA Trails Toolkit

Act 51 addresses distribution of revenues to Michigan counties, cities and villages. This article provides background on the Act with a focus on the non-motorized funding component.

The Michigan Transportation Plan, also known as the State Long-Range Plan, is a 25-year plan for transforming Michigan’s transportation system. The Non-Motorized Transportation Technical Report is a component within this plan.

An MDOT presentation on Act 51 funding for pedestrian and bicycling facilities.

An MDOT table showing which projects can be counted towards the 1% non-motorized requirement of Act-51.

Michigan currently has a tremendous set of financial, institutional, and stakeholder resources that have helped make us a national leader in rail-trail development. Building on the resources outlined below and adding innovative new tools will enable us to reach the goals identified in this coordinated state wide trails vision.