MDOT University Region Active Transportation Plan & Road and Trail Bicycling Guide

Comment Period: July 23 – August 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites you to review and provide feedback on two draft documents that will help guide future investments in biking, walking, and rolling across the University Region:

  • MDOT University Region Active Transportation Plan – This plan outlines a vision for improving active transportation options across the region, with a focus on safety, connectivity, and accessibility.
  • MDOT University Region Road and Trail Bicycling Guide – This guide is a resource for residents and visitors to identify comfortable bicycling routes, including on-road and trail connections across the region.

The public comment period is open from Wednesday, July 23 through Wednesday, August 13.

The following materials are available for download and review:

Share Your Feedback

We encourage you to share your thoughts through the online feedback surveys linked below. Each survey includes short questions and space to provide additional comments. Click the buttons below to begin:

Your input will help MDOT refine these documents and ensure they reflect the needs and priorities of communities across the region.

Thank you for your participation!

Photos of Bicyclists, Pedestrians, and Land Marks in the MDOT University Region

Events

We’ll be hosting public open houses throughout the fall to discuss our exciting new Active Transportation Plan, and we want to hear from you! Come share your ideas and feedback on how we can enhance biking, walking, and other active transportation options in our region.

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South Lansing Farmers Market

August 8, 2024: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

5016 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing, MI 48910

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Brighton Farmers’ Market

August 10, 2024: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

200 N 1st St, Brighton, MI 48116

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The Hillsdale County Farmers Market

August 24, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

29 N Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

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Public Open House

October 21, 2024: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Adrian District Library, 143 E Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221

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Public Open House

October 23, 2024: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Monroe City Hall, 120 E 1st St, Monroe, MI 48161

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Public Open House

October 24, 2024: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Jackson District Library – Carnegie Library, 244 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201

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Public Open House

November 18, 2024: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118

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Timeline

The Plan Update process is scheduled to be completed by the end of summer 2025.

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