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Blog The SEMCOG team covers a range of topics, projects, services, and issues important to Southeast Michigan and its local governments. category: transportation

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
transportation
Two semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle travel across a cable-stayed bridge with towers and support cables

Traffic Counts Data Reveals Regional Economic Trends and Disruptions 

Updated through 2025, the Traffic Volume Map and Regional Traffic Counts Database provide current and historical information on travel patterns across...
Chade SaghirSep. 1 2026
transportation
Attendees listening to a speaker at the 2026 traffic incident management workshop.

2026 Southeast Michigan Traffic Incident Management Workshop

The Southeast Michigan Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Workshop brought together regional professionals to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and...
Adam ElghoulJun. 16 2026
transportation
A group of people attentively sitting and listening at a conference in a modern, bright room. Some have name tags, and a microphone is visible on a desk.

SEMCOG Hosts Bi-National Transportation Border Working Group

Continuing our 30-year engagement on cross border transportation, SEMCOG hosted a two-day meeting with transportation and border partners from the United...
Ian ThompsonMay. 8 2026
transportation
Aerial view of redesigned street with landscaped median, crosswalks, sidewalks, traffic signs, and vehicles moving through intersections.

Neighborhood Roads Fund Revenue Collection Update

Michigan’s Neighborhood Roads Fund is beginning to take shape, with new insights into how and when revenue will be collected and distributed to local...
Christina NicholaidesApr. 9 2026
data
Repair of potholes and road maintenance work on asphalt pavement.

Pavement Conditions in Southeast Michigan: SEMCOG Maps Now Include 2025 Data

Over the last decade, the health of Southeast Michigan’s paved federal aid road network has steadily improved. The region’s pavement condition held...
Ed HugMar. 27 2026
data
Bridge condition map of southeast michigan with filters

2025 Bridge Condition Data Now Available

Bridges are one of the largest investments in infrastructure in Southeast Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies provide...
Ed HugJan. 27 2026
transportation
Architectural blueprints in the foreground with the Michigan State Capitol building in the background on a clear day.

Update on Neighborhood Roads Fund and Transit in Michigan

Michigan’s infrastructure funding needs remain a top priority. We’ve worked to provide data, maps, and advocacy to help lawmakers understand local road and...
Christina NicholaidesOct. 24 2025
transportation
Audience members listen attentively as a person gestures while testifies at a conference table during a Subcommittee hearing.

Southeast Michigan Local Roads and Bridges: Current Data and Funding Needs 

SEMCOG Executive Director Amy O’Leary recently testified before the Michigan House on the growing need for investment in Southeast Michigan’s local roads...
Nikki HartleyAug. 29 2025
data
Bridge and transit infrastructure map for SEMCOG Regional FY 2026-29 TIP Project Profile in Southeast Michigan.

Southeast Michigan’s FY 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program

The FY 2026–2029 TIP, which includes 600 projects totaling $3.1 billion, was approved in April 2025 and is now under MDOT and federal review.
Allison RaciszJul. 10 2025
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