MDOT virtual public open house available June 26 - July 10 for M-17 PEL study in Washtenaw County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT Aaron Jenkins 517-243-9075 JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

MDOT virtual public open house available June 26 - July 10 for M-17 PEL study in Washtenaw County   

Ann Arbor, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual open house and survey to provide feedback on the planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study for M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) in Washtenaw County. The study area encompasses M-17 from the US-23 interchange to Summit Street in Ypsilanti.

 

Who:
Interested residents Commuters Community stakeholders Local businesses     

    

When:
Wednesday, June 26 - Monday, July 10

Where:
www.tinyurl.com/washtenawpel

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:
Through the M-17 PEL study, MDOT and community partners are developing a vision for Washtenaw Avenue through a collaborative process that seeks to improve mobility and quality of life for those who live, work, study, explore, and travel within the corridor. Visit the M-17 PEL study website for more information.

Public input:
In addition to the virtual open house, comments and input can also be submitted using the using the contact information below or via an online public comment form.

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
MonsmaM@Michigan.gov

425 West Ottawa St. 
P.O. Box 30050 
Lansing, MI 48909 
517-335-4381

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