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Executive Committee meets September 28 SEMCOG's Executive Committee will meet on Friday, September 28, 2007, in SEMCOG's downtown Detroit office. Action items to be considered by the committee are as follows:
Kim Schatzel, Director of the Center for Innovation Research at the UM-Dearborn School of Management, will discuss the Entrepreneurial Cities Index study, an annual research study that examines the factors that influence entrepreneurship, economic development, and job growth. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
SEMCOG University presents Integrating environmental issues in transportation planning on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, from 9 a.m.-noon (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) in SEMCOG’s Buhl Building office in downtown Detroit. By its very nature, transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, nonmotorized pathways, transit routes, and facilities) impacts the physical landscape. It is important to consider this interaction when planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining the transportation system. Come join us to learn how to plan, design, and implement transportation projects that are sensitive to the environment, both natural and built. This SEMCOG University workshop is free-of-charge for members. Seating is limited. You are encouraged to reserve a spot by Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Contact: Sally Walt, SEMCOG Transportation Administrative Assistant. You can also register online on SEMCOG's meeting calendar.
Public comment sought on amendment SEMCOG's long-range transportation plan SEMCOG announces the public comment period for the proposed amendment of coordinated human services transportation plans to the region's long-range transportation plan. Federal transit funding for programs serving elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, and low-wage workers needs to be better coordinated among transit providers and human services agencies in order to increase service. Individual plans have been submitted by various agencies representing large urbanized areas, small urban areas, and rural areas in the region, and are available online at www.semcog.org/TranPlan/RTP. Comments should be mailed, phoned, or faxed to SEMCOG Information Center (see address information in the box below). Address e-mail comments to infocenter@semcog.org. Comments can also be made in person at the following meetings:
Contact: SEMCOG Information Center.
SEMCOG offers municipal training for clean water Local governments have the opportunity to protect the region's water resources while cleaning and maintaining streets and parking lots in their municipalities. SEMCOG will offer Municipal Operations for Clean Water: Streets and parking lots on the following days and at the following locations:
Training on maintaining municipally owned property is a requirement of the federal Phase II Stormwater Regulations. Over 160 communities in Southeast Michigan, including most SEMCOG members, that operate a separate stormwater drainage system, are required to obtain a stormwater permit. This municipal training will address the many issues of cleaning municipal streets and parking lots, including catch/basin maintenance, salt storage and application techniques, managing roadside vegetation, paved and gravel road maintenance, snow storage and disposal techniques, and bridge maintenance. There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required. Contact: Ken Bishop, Administrative Assistant, Environmental Programs, to RSVP. You can also register online at www.semcog.org. Find the link to the workshop under Planning Issues on the home page.
2035 forecast member outreach meetings in St. Clair, Wayne, and Livingston Counties scheduled SEMCOG's 2035 forecast member outreach meetings continue in October. A facilitated discussion of each county’s recent past, near-term population and job forecast, and possible actions necessary to respond to future challenges will be held. Members are encouraged to attend. Below are details on the next three workshops:
You can register online now for these meetings. A complete list of all workshops can be accessed from SEMCOG's meeting calendar. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
Voice your opinion regarding the Blue Water Bridge Plaza Study on October 9 The Michigan Department of Transportation seeks public comment on draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Blue Water Bridge Plaza Study. Plaza construction is targeted for 2008-2012. The DEIS covers the potential effects of proposed improvements to the Blue Water Bridge Plaza, the I-94/I-69 corridor, and adjacent roads in Port Huron. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is available for public comment until November 5, 2007. Additional information can be accessed from MDOT’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/bluewaterbridgeproject. A public hearing will be held on October 9, 2007 at the McMarron Place, 701 McMarron Blvd., Port Huron from 3-8:30 p.m. Contact: Robert Parsons, Public Hearings Officer, MDOT, at parsonsb@michigan.gov.
International Walk to School Day is October 3 On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, hundreds of Michigan school children will participate in Walk to School Day, which encourages physical fitness, raises awareness of traffic/walking safety, provides a quality experience for families, and is a great way to kick-off a Safe Routes to School initiative. For more information or to participate, visit Michigan's Safe Routes to School Web site at www.saferoutesmichigan.org. Contact: Tom Bruff, SEMCOG Transportation Coordinator.
New SEMCOG members SEMCOG welcomes two new members. The Village of Grosse Pointe Shores (Wayne County) and York Township (Washtenaw County) bring SEMCOG membership to 153. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
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