Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

05/29/2026

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

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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.

05/22/2026

Tri-County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

Happy National Bike Month! There are so many ways to celebrate, including:

🚲 Biking to work
🚲 Going for a ride with friends
🚲 Biking to a coffee shop
🚲 And so much more!

Visit mitcrpc.org/air to find all the resources available to you while riding!

05/20/2026

Interested in reading the planning priorities outlined in our region's Unified Planning Work Program?

You can view the document at mitcrpc.org/workprograms or attend a public meeting at our office on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. to share your comments.

Can't make it?
➡️ We accept comments on our website 24/7 at mitcrpc.org/public-comment!

05/17/2026

Happy 517 Day, Lansing! ☀️

We celebrate our community every day, but especially today. How did you celebrate?

05/15/2026

Happy Bike to Work Day, Greater Lansing! 🚲

Whether you cycle for fun or fitness, biking offers many benefits, including sustainable commuting! Visit mitcrpc.org/air to learn about sustainable transportation options.