Transportation, Transit Archives - Page 18 of 31

December 19, 2013

MDOT Releases Revised Guidelines for ADA Ramps

The Michigan Department of Transportation has release a draft memo on Local Agency 3R guidelines to address changes in ADA requirements and how standards apply for a project with 3R and 4R work. LAP 3R Guidelines 2013 10-21 Draft For…

December 10, 2013

Legislation Allowing Angled Parking on State Trunklines Voted out of Senate Committee

Currently state statute prohibits angled parking on state trunklines in Michigan. As more and more communities look to reinvent their downtown’s there is a great need for flexibility to help create vibrant and livable spaces. Many of our cities and…

December 9, 2013

TRU Survey: Metro Detroiters Want Better Transit and are Willing to Pay for It

The Michigan Municipal League is a strong advocate of improving and investing in our public transportation systems as a proven way to create vibrant livable communities. Transportation Riders United (TRU) has released a survey that continues to prove the demand…

December 9, 2013

Aviation Fuel Bills Pass the House, Local Revenue Protected

The Michigan House of Representative passed three pieces of legislation changing the way aviation fuel tax is collected. The Michigan Municipal League advocated that local communities revenue not be impacted by this change and that protection of their funding remain…

December 4, 2013

Report Shows More Biking, Public Transit Use In Three Michigan Cities

A first-of-its-kind report by PIRGIM Education Fund shows reduced rates of car commuting in Michigan’s urbanized areas—including Grand Rapids, Detroit and Flint—and greater use of public transit and biking, especially in Grand Rapids. The report, “Transportation in Transition: A Look…

November 14, 2013

Angled Parking Legislation Passes the House Unanimously

The Michigan House of Representative, by a unanimous vote of 110-0, sent HB 5073 to the Senate. This bill would allow MDOT to approved angled parking on state trunklines at the request of a local municipality. The Michigan Municipal League…

November 6, 2013

MDOT Letter Regarding Annual Certification of Employee-Related Conditions

Over the past few weeks many members have received a letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation about complying with section 18j of Public Act 51 (MCL 247.668j). A copy of the letter can be found here. Act 51 Letter…

October 29, 2013

Legislation Allowing Angled Parking on State Trunklines Passes Committee

Currently state statute prohibits angled parking on state trunklines in Michigan. As more and more communities look to reinvent their downtown's there is a great need for flexibility to help create vibrant and livable spaces. Many of our cities and…

October 18, 2013

Vulnerable Roadway User Legislation Pedals Forward

House Criminal Justice Committee this week voted out HB 5080. This bill would increase the penalties for a driver who committed a moving violation that injured a killed a vulnerable roadway user on a roadway who was in compliance with…

September 30, 2013

ORV Legislation Signed by the Governor

With the help of the Michigan Municipal League the Governor signed three pieces of legislation that improve access and local control over the use of ORVs in Michigan. Senate Bill 50 would allow the DNR to create free ORV riding…

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