Michigan legislators are also considering $3.7 billion for the state’s Public Transportation Program over the next five years.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently revealed its draft Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP). The 5YTP is open for public comment from August 7 until September 8.
According to an article published by WXYZ, the 5FYTP for 2024-2028 focuses on three areas: 1) equality and inclusion, 2) transportation resiliency, and 3) better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, in accordance with MDOT's Complete Streets program.
According to a press release from MDOT, the 5FYTP includes $10.9 billion for Highway Program projects and $3.7 billion for the Public Transportation Program, among other expenditures.
Projects proposed by the plan are searchable on an interactive map.
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