MDOT public open house for I-194 PEL study in Calhoun County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT Nick Schirripa 269-208-7829 SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

MDOT public open house for

I-194 PEL study in Calhoun County

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide input on a planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study for I-194 in Calhoun County. Through this comprehensive study, MDOT will evaluate environmental and traffic safety issues, and possible improvements for future construction.

 

Who:

Interested residents

Commuters

Community stakeholders

Local businesses

 

When:

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

3 - 6 p.m.

Presentations at 4 and 5 p.m.

 

Where:

150 Kendall St S. Room 214

Battle Creek MI, 49037

 

Accessibility:

Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage: https://www.Michigan.gov/MDOT/Programs/Title-VI. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

 

Project information:

The PEL study will focus on the I-194 corridor from the north side of the I-94/I-194 interchange to Fountain Street in Battle Creek. I-194 plays a significant role in Calhoun County by providing regional connections to I-94 and downtown Battle Creek. The PEL study is a collaborative process that considers environmental, community, and economic goals in transportation planning.

 

Public comment:

Public and stakeholder input is sought throughout the study. Share your comments and input using the online comment form. Comments can also be submitted by mail, phone, and e-mail to:

 

Monica Monsma

MDOT Environmental Services Section

425 West Ottawa St. 

P.O. Box 30050 

Lansing, MI 48909 

517-335-4381

MonsmaM@Michigan.gov

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