This is a matrix showing non-motorized transportation facilities and the funding sources they are eligible for. This document was taken from the MDOT State Long-Range Transportation Plan.
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 Department of Transportation and its partners are in the process of updating the individual county maps and creating new multi-county Region maps.
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.
A presentation by Josh DeBruyn (MDOT) and Ronald Emery (Department of Attorney General) given on May 29th, 2008 at the Designing Healthy Livable Communities Conference.
An MDOT presentation on Act 51 funding for pedestrian and bicycling facilities.
Context sensitive solutions (CSS) is a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to developing transportation projects. Under CSS, MDOT solicits dialogue with local governments, road commissions, industry groups, land use advocates, and state agencies early in a project’s planning phase. A cooperative spirit and an awareness of community interests help achieve the ultimate goal–projects that fit their surroundings while effectively serving transportation needs.
This Guide covers many aspects of MDOT, including the overall organization, transportation funding, frequently asked questions, and a listing of the regional offices (which includes the Transportation Service Centers.)
Michigan’s current trail assets represent impressive progress toward completion of an interconnected state trail system serving motorized and non-motorized users.
To achieve an interconnected statewide system in a more systematic, focused, and efficient way, coordinated and concerted action at a statewide level among the many organizations pursuing trail development will be necessary.
Achieving the Governor’s vision will require connectivity in all its manifestations: infrastructure, financial, programmatic, stakeholder support, design and technical
An MDOT table showing which projects can be counted towards the 1% non-motorized requirement of Act-51.
