Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day! 🚶‍♀️🚲

Greater Lansing offers a variety of trail systems throughout the region. Whether you're looking for a quick stroll or a longer hike, there are trails perfect for all seasons. Come explore paths that go through woods and wetlands, along rivers, and within city areas at loom.ly/A0hv5dg.

Visiting a trail today? Let's see those photos below! ⬇️



📸: Michigan Waterways Stewards

06/04/2026

🚧 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin improvements on M-78 (Capital Avenue/Main Street) from Sharkey Street to the Battle Creek River in the village of Bellevue on Monday, June 8, at 7 a.m., and continue through 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28. 🚧

Work will include removing and replacing the existing pavement and sidewalks, implementing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades, and installing new school speed zone signs.

06/03/2026

The Phase II Road Ahead survey has been extended until June 12. The survey asks for your feedback on two proposed service concepts developed from community input in Phase I. These ideas aim to explore potential future transit growth and adaptation and are not yet final routes or service changes. 🚌

📝 Take the survey now: www.cata.org/RoadAhead.

CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority

06/02/2026

The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting the public to attend an open house on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allen Neighborhood Center to learn more about the planned 2027-2028 rebuilding of US-127 between I-496 and Lake Lansing Road in Lansing.

Interested residents, commuters, and community members are encouraged to attend!

Learn more at https://loom.ly/ZMsHrFI.

MDOT will be improving the US-127 corridor from the Ingham/Jackson county line north to the I-69 interchange.

06/01/2026

Happy Homeownership Month! 🏘️

June is Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the value of owning a home.

Learn how our friends at Habitat for Humanity Capital Region help our residents reach their homeownership goals at www.habitatcr.org/.

Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is a nonprofit organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We create equitable access to homeownership, make critical home repairs affordable for low-income homeowners, and build accessibility ramps in Ingham and Eaton counties,...

05/29/2026

Every decision, big or small, shapes Michigan’s future. The Michigan Infrastructure Council has launched the Asset Management Essentials (AM) for Elected Officials and Decision Makers eLearning course: a free, self-paced program that helps Michigan’s leaders make confident, informed infrastructure decisions.

In under three hours, participants will learn the essentials of AM, align local challenges with statewide priorities, and strengthen collaboration between staff and leadership.

Want to make better-informed decisions for your community? Start your learning journey today: https://loom.ly/lbxk0Z8

05/27/2026

The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (MIO TAC) has announced the opening of Application Window 2 - 2026 for Technical Assistance. Applications are open until June 10, 2026, and will cover grant identification, grant writing, and benefit-cost analysis to help secure federal funding for infrastructure projects.

➡️ Visit https://loom.ly/-k-BZ6U to find federal grant fact sheets, application information, and more!

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05/26/2026

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory for Ingham County, effective today at 9 a.m. and continuing through 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The following lane and ramp restrictions will be in effect on US-127 between I-96 and Trowbridge Road for bridge maintenance, concrete surface coating, and pavement marking.

• Northbound and southbound US-127/I-496 will have intermittent single- and double-lane closures between I-96 and Trowbridge Road.
• The US-127 ramps to I-96, Dunckel Road, and Trowbridge Road will have intermittent closures.

05/25/2026

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a permit to The City of East Lansing for utility work on M-43 (Grand River Avenue) between Cedar Street and Spartan Avenue, starting May 26 at 8 a.m. and continuing through 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24.

05/24/2026

CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority’s Road Ahead survey is your opportunity to share ideas on service, connections, accessibility, and future improvements across the system. Whether you ride every day or occasionally, your feedback matters.

📝 Take the survey by Sunday, May 31, at cata.org/RoadAhead.