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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

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SEMCOG Year in Review: 2024-2025

The progress achieved in 2024-2025 reflects the strength of regional collaboration, as we create a more connected, resilient, and prosperous region.
Amy O'LearyJun. 12 2025
regionalism
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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
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600,000 Households to Receive Travel Survey Invites: Participation – by random sample only – strongly encouraged

MI Travel Counts is an intensive study of how, when, where, and why people travel in and around the region.
Jilan ChenMar. 31 2025
data
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Pavement Conditions in Southeast Michigan: SEMCOG map now includes 2024 data

After several years of decline, pavement conditions in the region continue to improve. Local roads are beginning to catch up with roads managed by the MDOT.
Ian ThompsonMar. 14 2025
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Adopting a Culture of Safety: Part 2 – Success Stories and Opportunities to Grow Safety Culture

Gary Piotrowicz, PE, PTOE, Deputy Managing Director/County Highway Engineer, RCOC presented on how RCOC has created a culture of safety over several decades.
Trevor LaytonFeb. 17 2025
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Adopting a Culture of Safety: Part 1 – A Regional Perspective and the Safe System Approach

By one name, an accident seems like a random and tragic event. A crash is more accurately seen as a statistically predictable result of a series of decisions.
Trevor LaytonFeb. 14 2025
bicycle and pedestrian travel
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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
transportation
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Improving Transportation Air Quality

SEMCOG oversees two federal programs: CMAQ, which funds initiatives to reduce congestion and improve air quality, and CRP, aimed at lowering carbon emissions.
Adam ElghoulOct. 2 2024
regionalism
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Enhancing Mobility Options for Seniors

SEMCOG's recent workshop discussed various mobility options, emphasizing their importance in maintaining seniors' quality of life and mental health.
Grant BrooksAug. 21 2024
data
Interactive map displaying pavement condition ratings across Southeast Michigan, with roads marked as good, fair, or poor.

Southeast Michigan pavement condition trends show improvement, need for further investment: SEMCOG Pavement Condition updated with 2023 Federal Aid Road Ratings for 20,994 total lane miles

After several years of decline, the pavement condition in Southeast Michigan is trending upward.
Ed HugJul. 25 2024
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