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September 28, 2016

Autonomous Vehicle Bills Await Vote on House Floor

A four-bill package, SB 995, 996, 997 and 998, designed to authorize the testing of autonomous vehicle research in Michigan passed House committee and is awaiting action on the House floor. One of the main focuses of the bill is…

September 28, 2016

Upcoming Rural Task Force Training

As a reminder, if you have not already registered for the Rural Task Force training there is still time. The Lansing session is close to capacity and there is still space available at the other three locations. If you are…

September 28, 2016

Nominate an Individual or Organization for a Michigan Traffic Safety Award

Each year the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission (GTSAC) presents awards for traffic safety in Michigan. Award nominations must be received by November 4, 2016. The GTSAC was formed by an Executive Order of the Governor in 2002 to identify…

August 5, 2016

Effective Immediately MDOT Prohibits Drone Use Within Their Right-of-Way

In an effort to leverage innovative technologies in a safe and beneficial way for all citizens of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been working with other State of Michigan Agencies to develop policies for appropriate use of…

June 21, 2016

MDOT Soliciting Applications for Local Safety Program Funds

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the solicitation of new applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2018 general Local Safety Program. Federal funds for the general Local Safety Program are to be used for highway safety…

June 13, 2016

Fiscal Year 2018 Federal High Risk Rural Roads Program Accepting Applications

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2018 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) program. The FY 2018 federal budget for this program is estimated to be $6,000,000. Local…

June 13, 2016

Legislation Impacting Speed Limits Passes the House

Prior to leaving for summer break the House passed five bills, HB 4423, 4424, 4425, 4426, and 4427, that would impact speed limits in Michigan These bills when first introduce would have required that speed limits be set at the…

May 27, 2016

Senate Transportation Committee Votes to Eliminate Local Cost Sharing Requirement with MDOT

Act 51 currently requires that all incorporated cities and villages with a population larger than 25,000 to pay a portion of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s project costs for opening, widening, and improving state trunkline highways within that incorporated city…

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Autonomous Vehicle Bills Await Vote on House Floor

Upcoming Rural Task Force Training

Nominate an Individual or Organization for a Michigan Traffic Safety Award

Effective Immediately MDOT Prohibits Drone Use Within Their Right-of-Way

MDOT Soliciting Applications for Local Safety Program Funds

Fiscal Year 2018 Federal High Risk Rural Roads Program Accepting Applications

Legislation Impacting Speed Limits Passes the House

Senate Transportation Committee Votes to Eliminate Local Cost Sharing Requirement with MDOT

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