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Call for 2026 Transportation Bonanza Sessions

The Michigan Association of Planning and Transportation Bonanza Conference Committee seeks proposals for presentations at the annual Transportation Bonanza on February 10, 2026 at East Lansing Marriott.  Session proposals should demonstrate exemplary examples and clear learning objectives. Proposals are due August 4 at midnight. Sessions are one hour, fifteen minutes in length. Sessions will have […]

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Charlotte easily navigates rail crossing with state-level support

Two smiling children cross the railroad with the new rubber flangeway and concrete ADA approaches. Every active transportation infrastructure project has its own unique challenges when determining options for walkers, bikers, and rollers. This can especially hold true when a community is interested in working along a corridor that includes roads and a railway. In

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Charlotte’s Strong Partnerships Produces Multimodal City-Wide Project

Two children scooter onto new sidewalks, while adults walk behind utilizing crosswalk. Photo Credit MDOT   The City of Charlotte is home to a tight knit community with optimistic leaders. One such leader is AL!VE Community Wellness Manager Ellen Dreps who previously chaired a coalition to improve health and walkability in the community. AL!VE is

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Safe Streets for All FY 2025 Funding Opportunity

The Safe Streets and Roads for All FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity is open until June 26 by 5:00 p.m. Awarded on a competitive basis, grant applications should support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at: Planning and Demonstration Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2025_planning_demo/signup Implementation Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2025_implementation/signup

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May is Bike Month

In addition to Bike and Roll to School Day, there are many ways to support and celebrate biking and active transportation across Michigan. Participate in National Ride a Bike Day on Sunday, May 4. Bike commute to work during Bike to Work Week from May 12-18 and/or Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16. Participate in a Bike Month challenge. Join

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Paint the Plow Program

Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Paint the Plow Program application for the 2025-2026 school year is open. MDOT invites Michigan high school students to showcase their students’ art skills by designing and painting a snowplow blade based on the theme: Give plows space; it’s not a race! s program offers a unique opportunity for MDOT to

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Bike and Roll to School Day 2025

Celebrate Bike and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7! Join children and adults around the nation to celebrate the joy of bicycling. Celebrated worldwide since 1997, the goal of the event is to encourage children and teens to be more active on their school commute. Join us by registering your school for Bike

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