News and announcements related to transportation
December 6, 2022 – 19 people died on Michigan roadways since last week making a total of 1,017 this year. In addition, 121 more were seriously injured for a statewide total of 5,304 to date.
Compared to last year at this time there are 50 fewer fatalities and 75 fewer serious injuries.
Numbers are provided by the Michigan State Police.
This is a notice that the MATS (Midland Area Transportation Study) Policy Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10 AM at the Midland County Services Building, 4th Floor Conference (Room 472), 220 West Ellsworth Street, 48640. The agenda and supplemental material for the meeting can be found at the following link:
https://cloud.co.midland.mi.us/s/q6WtJy1bzBZUEM0
During the meeting, an opportunity for public comment will take place regarding transportation issues/projects.
Pursuant to regulations, accommodations can be made for disabled or disadvantaged persons (including limited English speaking ability). To request aids/services contact Maja Bolanowska at 989-832-6333 or email at the link below.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact us at 989-832-6333, or at info@midlandmpo.com
This notice is used to satisfy the public participation process for the Program of Projects for the City of Midland Dial A Ride, per Chapter 53 of Title 49 US Code.
This is a notice that the MATS (Midland Area Transportation Study) Technical Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 10 AM at the Midland County Services Building, 4th Floor Conference (Room 472), 220 West Ellsworth Street, 48640. The agenda and supplemental material for the meeting can be found at the following link:
https://cloud.co.midland.mi.us/s/IHD0RKD6Sz3psrP
If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact us at 989-832-6333, or at majab@midlandmpo.org
Aug 3, 2022 In this latest episode, Katie Guyer, City of Midland Communications Coordinator is joined by Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Projects & Contracts Engineer John Kelley to review preliminary project designs, a construction timeline, and more initial details on the Buttles Street Corridor Improvement Project that were shared during the July 20, 2022 public open house. Word on the Street(s) is a podcast from the City of Midland that explores the future of the Buttles and Indian Corridor Improvement Project, transportation infrastructure, and other projects related to people and places in Midland, Michigan. It is produced by the MCTV Network and is also available as an audio-only production on most preferred podcast platforms. Episodes are released on the third Thursday of every month - or sooner if new information becomes available. For more info on the podcast or to view elements referenced in this episode, visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/corridors.
What is happening on the stretch of South Saginaw Road in Midland from Patrick Road to the Circle? In this August 2022 Midland Minute, City of Midland Communications Coordinator Katie Guyer breaks down the exciting changes that visitors to the Center City corridor can expect to see as the S. Saginaw Road Streetscape Renovation kicks off with a completion date in November 2022. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6jnO77fD5bs
For more information on the S. Saginaw Road Streetscape Renovation project, please visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/saginawrd.
A reminder that the comment period for the MDOT Draft 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) is open until Aug. 31. A summary of highlights and contents is included below, and the document is available at www.Michigan.gov/MDOT5YearProgram. Comments can be sent directly to this email, through the interactive map of projects, or other options as outlined below.
There are four ways to participate in the 5YTP comment period:
1. Visit the 5YTP interactive map and leave a project-specific comment,
2. Leave a non-project-specific comment with our general comment form.
3. Send a comment by e-mail to MDOT-Five-Year-Program@Michigan.gov, or
4. Mail a comment to:
Michigan Department of Transportation
Systems Evaluation and Program Development Unit
Five Year Transportation Program
425 W. Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050A reminder that the comment period for the MDOT Draft 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) is open until Aug. 31. A summary of highlights and contents is included below, and the document is available at www.Michigan.gov/MDOT5YearProgram. Comments can be sent directly to this email, through the interactive map of projects, or other options as outlined below.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Comment and Open House Regarding MATS’
2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
The Midland Area Transportation Study (MATS) is seeking public comment on the proposed 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program. The TIP outlines future programmed improvements to the area’s transportation system. It is available for review on the MATS website at www.midlandmpo.org. The public can submit comments to MATS through website, by mail, e-mail, or phone - 989-832-6812 by May 31, 2022.
An “Open House” to discuss the TIP list and draft TIP Report will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Atrium of Midland County Services Building, 220 W. Ellsworth Street. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, aids/services may be requested to participate in the meeting.
