MDOT hosting webinars to discuss draft
state long-range plan Sept. 16, 17
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting two virtual webinars to discuss and collect input on the state long-range transportation plan (SLRTP), known as Michigan Mobility 2050 (MM2050).
Who:
Interested residents
Regional agencies and local governments
Transportation organizations and businesses
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
6 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
11 a.m. - Noon
Both sessions will cover the same information
Where:
MM2050 webinar
Live webcast presentation followed by an opportunity to provide comments.
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.
Background:
MM2050 defines the long-term direction for the future of Michigan's transportation network for all users. The plan incorporates an overall vision of the state's transportation system, while also including federally required documents:
- SLRTP
- State Rail Plan
- State Freight Plan
MM2050 also developed Michigan’s active transportation plan. These four efforts combined into one document provide a streamlined multimodal vision of the future of transportation in Michigan across all modes.
MDOT updated the plan by reviewing the current Michigan Mobility 2045 plan (MM2045), reassessing its assumptions and making necessary adjustments to meet evolving federal requirements. As part of that effort, the planning horizon is extended to 2050 to maintain a 20‑year outlook. The new MM2050 plan builds on the goals and strategies of MM2045 while incorporating updates that reflect changes in Michigan’s transportation system over the past five years.
The public comment period for the draft MM2050 documents will remain open until Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. The final plan will be presented for approval to the State Transportation Commission on Nov. 5, 2026.
Public comment:
In addition to the webinars, comments can be submitted via email to MDOT-PublicComments@Michigan.gov, by phone or via mail:
Kyle Haller MDOT Bureau of Transportation Planning P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 517-599-9782
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