Vision 2050 is the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan. Vision 2050 was adopted in June 2024 and serves as the policy document for regional transportation investments for the next 25 years. The plan will provide a coordinated and strategic approach to transportation planning, with the goal of improving mobility, increasing safety, reducing congestion, and supporting economic growth and development throughout the region.
SEMCOG’s Vision 2050 Hub is an online resource for information on the development and implementation of our region’s transportation plan. The hub will also provide opportunities for public input and engagement, so that everyone in Southeast Michigan can help shape our future transportation system. Communities and road agencies should use these resources as part of project development and implementation efforts for Vision 2050. The hub has links to maps, GIS feature classes, plans and reports for many topic areas specific to Southeast Michigan.
Federal-Aid Committees
Federal-Aid Committees (FAC) are an essential part of developing and implementing the Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan. There is an FAC for each of SEMCOG’s seven counties as well as the City of Detroit. FACs are comprised of representatives of local units of government, transit agencies, and MDOT. FACs are charged with evaluating data and recommending projects that meet regional transportation goals while satisfying local needs. FACs meet to discuss and approve project recommendations, which are submitted to SEMCOG for inclusion in the 2045 RTP project list. Contact information for each FAC can be found on the Federal Aid Committees page.
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Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Amendments
The Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) amendment process provides structure for updating the plan to address shifting transportation needs while maintaining regional priorities. The process ensures that long-range plan modifications maintain fiscal constraint and alignment with the established transportation policies and priorities in Southeast Michigan.
Amendments may include addition or removal of regionally significant projects, modifications that impact regional transportation beyond the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and updates to the future project list. All submissions must demonstrate alignment with Vision 2050 guiding principles and overarching policies to ensure consistency with regional transportation objectives.
The 25:5 Amendment Cycle is now open. Please submit RTP project amendments using the online form. Instructions are provided on the online applications. If you have any questions using the submission form, please contact Chris Williams, RTP Coordinator.
Amendment Submission Guide and Schedule
Eligibility:
- Amendments may include:
- Addition or removal of regionally significant projects
- Changes that impact beyond the 2026-2029 TIP
- Updates to the future project list.
| Amendment 25-3 | date |
|---|---|
| Amendment Call Opens | March 31, 2025 |
| Project Submission Deadline | May 2, 2025 |
| IAWG Review | June 2, 2025 |
| Public Comment Period Begins | July 10, 2025 |
| Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC) | July 17, 2025 |
| Executive Committee Public Comment Period Closes | July 25, 2025 |
Submission Process:
- All amendments must be submitted through the online portal by the specified deadline.
- Supporting documentation should demonstrate regional significance and TIP impact.
- Projects must align with Vision 2050 policies, actions, and objectives.
| Amendment 25-4 | date |
|---|---|
| Amendment Call Opens | July 1, 2025 |
| Project Submission Deadline | August 1, 2025 |
| IAWG Review | August 11, 2025 |
| Public Comment Period Begins | September 11, 2025 |
| Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC) | September 18, 2025 |
| Executive Committee Public Comment Period Closes | September 26, 2025 |
Review Process:
- SEMCOG internal review and processing.
- Initial review by inter-agency Working Group.
- 15-day public comment period.
- Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC) Recommendation.
- Final approval by SEMCOG Executive Committee.
| Amendment 25-5 | date |
|---|---|
| Amendment Call Opens | August 11, 2025 |
| Project Submission Deadline | September 12, 2025 |
| IAWG Review | October 6, 2025 |
| Public Comment Period Begins | November 13, 2025 |
| Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC) | November 20, 2025 |
| Executive Committee Public Comment Period Closes | December 5, 2025 |
Important Notes
- Submissions received after the portal deadline will be processed in the next amendment cycle.
- All amendments must follow established TIP amendment procedures.
- Please refer to SEMCOG’s website for additional guidance and documentation requirements.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams, RTP Coordinator.
2045 Regional Tranportation Plan
The 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan was adopted by the SEMCOG General Assembly on March 14, 2019. Below are the 2045 RTP final documentation and supporting information used to develop the plan.
View the 2045 RTP Projects Map here.
Final Documents
2045 Regional Transportation Plan Reaffirmation
2045 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan
2045 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan Appendix
Project List (Original)
Project List (Updated December 2020)
2019 System Performance Report
Amendments
See TIP page
Federal-Aid Committee Information
| City of Detroit FAC Calvin Johnson City of Detroit Department of Public Works (313) 269-8518 Transit: Detroit Department of Transportation | Huron Valley FAC Steve Wasylk, P.E. Livingston County Road Commission (517) 546-4250 Greg Kellogg Livingston Essential Transportation Service (517) 540-7843 |
| Macomb County FAC Irvin Wyche Macomb County Department of Roads (586) 463-8671 Transit: SMART | Monroe County FAC Matt Snell, P.E. City of Monroe (734) 384-9126 Transit: Lake Erie Transit |
| Oakland County FAC Carissa Markel Road Commission for Oakland County (248) 645-2000 Transit: SMART | St. Clair County Transportation Study Peter Komplarens SCCOTS (810) 989-6950 Transit: Blue Water Transit |
| Washtenaw County Transportation Study Ryan Buck WATS (734) 994-3127 Transit: AAATA | Wayne County FAC Robert Hunter Wayne County Department of Public Services (313) 224-7775 Transit: SMART |