FW: Request for Distribution Assistance
John Lindenmayer
I just received this message from Bob Parsons at MDOT. The Department is
looking for public input from bicyclists from across the state for their
2011 - 2014 State Transportation Improvement plan. Scroll down for a list
of public meetings across the state or visit their website at:
www.michigan.gov/stip
Thanks!
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John Lindenmayer
Associate Director
League of Michigan Bicyclists
(517) 334-9100
416 S. Cedar St, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48912
www.LMB.org
LMB on Facebook: http://facebook.com/LeagueofMichiganBicyclists
LMB on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mibicyclists
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From: Bob Parsons <Pars...@michigan.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:25:40 -0400
To: John Lindenmayer <jlinde...@lmb.org>, <off...@lmb.org>
Subject: Request for Distribution Assistance
MDOT Sets July Public Meetings To Discuss State Transportation Improvement
Program
Dear Mr. Moeller and Mr. Lindenmayer:
We would appreciate your help with forwarding this E-mail to members of the
League of Michigan Bicyclists. MDOT is conducting a series of public
meetings from July 13 through July 22 to gather input on the preliminary
lists of rural projects in the 2011-2014 State Transportation Improvement
Program. We are hoping your members will in turn help us spread the word
about these meetings. Comments also are being taken on-line at
www.michigan.gov/stip. If I can provide any further information on the
meetings or MDOT's planning process, please let me know. Thank you in
advance for any help you can provide.
Sincerely,
Bob Parsons
Robert H. Parsons
Public Involvement/Hearings Officer
Bureau of Transportation Planning
Michigan Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-9534
pars...@michigan.gov
"Seek first to understand,
then to be understood."
Stephen R. Covey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010
CONTACT: Bill Shreck, MDOT Director of Communications, 517-335-3084
MDOT asks rural communities to comment on draft
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
June 23, 2010 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is holding
a series of 10 meetings to encourage public comment on future road and
bridge projects in rural areas of Michigan. MDOT has scheduled meetings from
Escanaba to Adrian from July 13 to July 22 regarding MDOT's reduced draft
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The meetings will provide
residents of rural communities with an opportunity to discuss a preliminary
list of projects for the 2011-2014 fiscal years with local MDOT planners and
engineers. A list of the projects is available online at
www.michigan.gov/stip.
MDOT is working with state and local transportation agencies to advance a
reduced STIP. Faced with a shortfall in state gas tax and vehicle
registration revenues used to match available federal funding in 2011, MDOT
is submitting two programs for review. MDOT is currently proposing a
constrained $600 million-a-year program. Should $84 million in state
revenues become available to match federal aid, this program would expand to
a $1.25 billion per year. MDOT has released a list of reduced programs and a
list of additional projects that the state will pursue if funding becomes
available. Both lists have been posted to the STIP page on the MDOT Web
site.
"The transportation funding crisis affects every area of the state in
communities large and small. This particular series of meetings is designed
to ensure that the voices of citizens in non-metropolitan areas are heard,
so we encourage interested residents to participate," said State
Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
The meeting dates and locations are as follows. All meetings are from 4-7
p.m.
Kincheloe - July 13
Kinross Township Hall, 4884 W. Curtis St.
Assistance by: Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning Commission
Traverse City - July 13
NWCOG Conference Room, Michigan Works Office, 1209 S. Garfield Ave.
Assistance by: Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Kalamazoo - July 13
MDOT Region Conference Room, 1501 E. Kilgore Road
Assistance by: Southwestern Michigan Commission
Southcentral Michigan Planning Council
Saginaw - July 14
MDOT Bay Region Office Conference Room, 55 E. Morley Dr.
Assistance by: East Central Michigan Planning and Development Regional
Commission;
GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission
Escanaba - July 14
Room 961, Heirman Center, Bay College
Assistance by: Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional
Commission
Gaylord - July 14
MDOT North Region Conference Room, 1088 M-32 East
Assistance by: Northeast Michigan Council of Governments
Greenville - July 15
M-Tech Center, 1325 Yellow Jacket Dr.
Assistance by: West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission;
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
Bruce Crossing - July 15
Tulppo's Restaurant, 14967 State Highway M-28
Assistance by: Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional
Commission
Adrian - July 20
Adrian City Commission Chambers, 159 E. Maumee St.
Assistance by: Region 2 Planning Commission
Corunna - July 22
Conference Room, Shiawassee County Road Commission, 701 W. Corunna Ave.
Assistance by: GLS Region V Planning and Development Commission
For more information about these meetings and to request accommodations,
call Bob Parsons at 517-373-9534. With advance notice of seven days, MDOT
can make most of the materials for this hearing available in alternative
formats such as large print or audiotape, and can make accommodations for
sign language interpretation and/or assisted listening devices.
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MDOT says: Construction work zones need your undivided attention.
Colleen LoVette
Michigan Department of Transportation
Office of Communications
517-335-3084
love...@michigan.gov
Privacy policy: MDOT will never share or sell your e-mail address or
personal information.
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