Pedestrian bridge study open house Aug 4

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July 25, 2025                                                                            Diane Cross

                                                                                                CrossD2@Michigan.gov

 

MDOT public open house Aug. 4 on pedestrian bridge study

in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties

 

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide their input on the usage of pedestrian bridges in their community. This open house is part of a series that will be held in different locations around MDOT's Metro Region.

Attendees will be able to view posters, take a survey and view a presentation outlining MDOT’s efforts through this study to better understand the usage of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the region.

 

Who:

Interested residents

Community stakeholders

Local businesses

MDOT staff and consultants

           

When:

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

6:30 - 8 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:45 p.m.

 

Where:

Grace Community Church

21001 Moross Road

Detroit, MI 48236

 

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. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Public input:

If you use one or more pedestrian bridges in MDOT's Metro Region, please fill out and share this interactive map/survey. If you have comments or questions regarding the study, please email MDOT-Metro-Communications@Michigan.gov.   

Sign up to receive project updates on the pedestrian bridge study. 

Background:

MDOT is conducting a study of state-owned pedestrian bridges in MDOT's Metro Region. The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform onsite observations and engage with people across the region to identify priorities and better understand community needs. The study’s data will be used to develop a future strategic plan for preserving nonmotorized connectivity with a right-sized network of pedestrian bridges and other active transportation facilities.  

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