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bicycle and pedestrian travel
Two children wearing helmets ride bicycles on a paved path.

E-Bikes, E-Motos, and Managing an Emerging Safety Concern

Electric bicycles and other emerging electric mobility devices are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young riders, but not all are true e-bikes....
Brian PawlikSep. 24 2026
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Outdoor paved bike path with photo of map in bottom right corner

Biking through Different Environments

Biking is both a fun activity and an essential transportation option in Southeast Michigan, offering access to many everyday destinations. This video diary...
Brian PawlikFeb. 9 2026
regionalism
Newly developed urban street with landscaped median and pedestrian sidewalks, part of SEMCOG infrastructure improvements.

Walking Infrastructure Matters on Main Street

A successful main street prioritizes pedestrians with slower traffic speeds, wide sidewalks, frequent crossings, and buffers from vehicles.
Karolynn FaulknerJul. 1 2025
regionalism
close up image of a man in a red and white Hawaiian shirt speeding through a grocery store with a shopping cart full of vegetables and fruit

Safe Streets – Spring 2025

The Safe Streets initiative plays a pivotal role in aligning transportation safety education for the general public with the needs of our system.
Trevor LaytonApr. 28 2025
bicycle and pedestrian travel
A professional seminar, with John Bry speaking at the podium, on regional transportation, urban development, and planning held at SEMCOG.

Building Momentum for Main Street Revitalization in Southeast Michigan

The first session os SEMCOG's Main Street revitalization series highlighted the importance of planning, community involvement, and being ready for grants.
Karolynn FaulknerApr. 25 2025
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Green infrastructure image of a street with a visible crosswalk

Improving Road Safety in Southeast Michigan: The Road Safety Audit Program

The 2025 RSA Program is now accepting applications, prioritizing projects that address fatal crashes, vulnerable users, and underserved communities.
Jenya AbramovichDec. 13 2024
bicycle and pedestrian travel
SEMOG conference room with panelists and presentation screen at Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.

Navigating SEMCOG’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Vision 2050

TIP is a short-term list of road and transit projects that is guided by the policies outlined in the RTP, Vision 2050.
Allison RaciszJun. 14 2024
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Aerial view of nine mile with new bike lanes and roadway markings

Southeast Michigan Communities Lead the Way in Transportation Safety Initiatives: Case Studies

Local leaders prioritize safety through innovative infrastructure such as roundabouts and engaging education programs.
Kevin VettrainoMay. 20 2024
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Aerial view of the roundabout at Geddes Road and US-23 in Michigan, showing multiple lanes of traffic navigating the circular intersection surrounded by green space and adjacent roadways.

Safety – in a Roundabout Way

Globally, statistics endorsed by the FHWA and IIHS affirm that crashes decrease with roundabout implementation.
Trevor LaytonMay. 15 2024
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Logo featuring icons of pedestrians, cyclists, transit, motorcyclists, and drivers above the text “Safe Streets Southeast Michigan.”

Safe Streets – Public Education to Encourage Safe Behaviors

The Safe Streets initiative plays a pivotal role in aligning transportation safety education for the general public with the needs of our system.
Sydney JacksonMay. 2 2024
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