September 13, 2006 - - Saginaw and Benton Harbor, two recently named "Cities of Promise," are among the 33 communities in 23 Michigan counties receiving $11,835,163 in federal Transportation Enhancement funding announced today by Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. When the federal money is matched with local funds, the 33 communities will benefit from a total $16,241,647 investment that will be used to preserve an historic bridge, install eight miles of streetscape, develop 36 miles of non-motorized pathway, preserve one historic train depot and develop a project to interpret Michigan's automobile history with interpretive signs in 14 communities across the state. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will work in partnership with the cities and townships to begin the projects in 2007.
"We are working every day to grow Michigan's economy, while preserving local history and creating attractive communities," said Governor Granholm. "These state and local partnerships enrich the entire state."
"We are pleased to partner with these communities to enhance their transportation assets," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
Under federal law, 10 percent of federal surface transportation funds are set aside for Transportation Enhancement projects. Administered by MDOT, the grants enable communities to invest in infrastructure improvements and enhancements that add appeal to residents, businesses and visitors. Transportation Enhancement funds provide a maximum of up to 80 percent of the money required for each project, with the remainder coming from state and local government and the private sector.
The following projects are listed by county:
Barry
In partnership with Barry Township, MDOT will streetscape M-43 from Bush Street to Delton Road. The streetscape project consists of street trees, tree grates, planters, landscaping, decorative lighting, brick pavers, and site furnishings. The project will be paired with an MDOT road construction project scheduled for 2007. The project budget is $370,003, including $196,102 federal funds and $173,901 total matching funds, including $82,101 from MDOT, and $91,800 from the township.
Bay
MDOT, in partnership with the city of Pinconning, will streetscape M-13 from 2nd Street to the north city limit and 5th Street to the south city limit. Streetscape improvements include trees, benches, flower planters, trash receptacles, decorative paving, and decorative street lights. This project is a continuation of another streetscape project and will visually enhance this corridor and increase pedestrian safety. The project budget is $491,397, including $373,998 in federal funds, $97,399 from MDOT, and $20,000 from the city.
Berrien
The city of Benton Harbor will streetscape the Arts District on Territorial Road, North Shore Drive, 5th Street, and Water Street in the downtown area. The streetscape includes bike lanes, decorative sidewalk, low-level landscaping in the medians, decorative lights, trees, benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles. This project will be paired with a city sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and road construction project scheduled for the fall of 2006. The streetscape will serve as a gateway to the proposed Harbor Shores multi-use development. It also will improve the neighborhood containing the recently awarded Cool Cities "Heart of the City Artist Studios at 80 West Main" project. The project budget is $933,450 including $746,760 in federal funds, and $186,690 in matching funds from the city.
Gratiot
MDOT, in partnership with the city of St. Louis and the St. Louis Historical Society, will make various site improvements to the historic Pere Marquette Depot. It will also streetscape Main Street (BR US-127) from M-46 south to approximately two blocks just past the railroad tracks. The depot preservation work includes repairing existing brick walkways, rehabilitating a toll booth originally located on the plank road nearby (now M-46), landscaping, lighting, and constructing a pavilion to display a 1917 Republic truck. An unsightly addition will also be removed from the depot. The streetscape elements include stamped colored concrete, trees, planters, and other landscape elements. The project budget is $695,504, including $445,123 federal funds, and $250,381 matching funds, including $140,381 from MDOT, and $110,000 from the city.
Hillsdale
MDOT, in partnership with the city of Hillsdale, will streetscape M-99 from Manning Street to Bacon Street in the city of Hillsdale, Hillsdale County. Streetscape improvements include trees, tree grates, planters, benches, trash receptacles, decorative lighting, brick pavers, and other amenities. This project will be paired with roadway reconstruction, storm sewer, water main, and traffic signal upgrades on M-99 scheduled for 2007. The project budget is $432,808 including $346,246 federal funds and $86,562 from the city.
Huron
MDOT will increase the width of the shoulder on M-25 (Lakeshore Road) in Rubicon Township, Huron County. The project will be done in conjunction with a 2007 MDOT project on M-25/Lakeshore Road and will widen the shoulder from five feet to eight feet from Heinemann Road to Huron City Road for a total of 8.8 miles. The widening of the shoulder will allow for safer non-motorized use. The project budget is $645,373, including $516,298 in federal funds, and $129,075 from MDOT.
MDOT will partner with Caseville Township and the village of Caseville to widen the shoulders along 10.2 miles of M-25 in Huron County from the current five-foot width to eight feet. The completed paved shoulders will provide for safe non-motorized travel between the towns of Bay Port and Caseville, while tying into Caseville's existing non-motorized path, and include the development on Sand Point. The shoulder widening will be done in conjunction with the resurfacing project on M-25 from M-142 to the south village limits of Caseville. The project budget is $841,600, including $656,448 federal funds, $164,152 from MDOT, $16,000 from the township, and $5,000 from the village.
Kalamazoo
MDOT, in partnership with Oshtemo Township, will make non-motorized transportation improvements along M-43, from the Oshtemo Township Hall to 10th Street. Improvements include installing a non-motorized path and boardwalk. The work is being done in conjunction with an MDOT road project scheduled for 2007. The project budget is $792,403, including $475,441 in federal funds, $158,481 from MDOT, and $158,481 from the township.
Livingston
MDOT, in partnership with the city of Howell and Howell Township, will construct a non-motorized path along M-59 in conjunction with the reconstruction of M-59 scheduled for 2007. Limits of the path are as follows: north side of M-59 from Byron Road to the Town Commons driveway; south side of M-59 from Old Tooley Road to Glen Street. The project budget is $2,274,310, including $1,364,586 in federal funds, and $909,724 in matching funds, including $454,862 from MDOT, $435,018 from the city, and $19,844 from the township.
Mackinac
MDOT will rehabilitate the Cut River Bridge and address water quality mitigation and aesthetics on the nearby trail. The Cut River Bridge is an impressive, cantilevered deck truss bridge, one of only two in the state, built in 1947 to span the Cut River Gorge along US-2. The rehabilitation of this historic bridge will use technology new to Michigan to address failing mortar at the bridge's sandstone abutments and piers. Water quality activities will include stabilizing erosion-prone areas adjacent to the bridge and on the trail system, thus increasing the quality of storm water runoff being discharged into Lake Michigan. The project budget is $1,059,865, including $847,892 in federal funds, and $211,973 from MDOT.
Marquette
MDOT, in partnership with Forsyth Township, will restore the boulevard on Pine Street (M-35) from Maple Street to Granite Street in the Forsyth Township to match its original architect designed landscape. Streetscape amenities include restoration of the median, decorative street lighting, landscaping, and trees. Construction is expected to be paired with a road project during the 2007 construction season. The project budget is $1,035,002 including $776,252 federal funds and $258,750 from MDOT, and $50,000 from the township.
Menominee
MDOT will partner with the city of Menominee to install streetscape amenities along approximately 1.1 miles of M-41 from a point 1,000 feet north of the Menominee to the Marinette Interstate Bridge in Wisconsin, north to 20th Avenue. Project elements include providing historic style concrete stamped sidewalks, historic style decorative lighting, and landscape treatments, to improve safety, rideability, aesthetics, and pedestrian access throughout the city of Menominee. Construction is expected in conjunction with a major reconstruction project in 2007 on M-41. The total project budget is $654,560, including $523,648 in federal funds, and $130,912 in MDOT funds.
Multiple Counties
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, in cooperation with the MotorCities National Heritage Area, will fund the fabrication of 300 wayside exhibits for the MotorCities Wayside Exhibit Program. Each of the 14 stewardship communities within the 10,000-square mile, federally recognized MotorCities National Heritage Area, will work with MotorCities staff and other professionals to design the exhibits. The exhibits will create a statewide interpretative system to share Michigan's rich automobile history with residents and visitors alike. The project budget is $390,500, including $312,400 in federal funds and $78,100 in matching funds from the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The individual stewardship communities and MotorCities National Heritage Area will also contribute approximately $628,000 in cash and "in kind" services for non-participating items, including project management, community workshops, sign installation, and administrative costs.
Saginaw
The city of Saginaw will streetscape Johnson Street from N. Washington Avenue (M-13) to N. Second Avenue, a major gateway to the city of Saginaw from I-675. The project will add decorative streetlights, colored stamped sidewalk and crosswalks, decorative stone half-walls and decorative fencing, benches, trash receptacles, and landscaping, including trees, to the area. Johnson Street is used daily by over 7,500 vehicles and is home to the Dow Event Center. The streetscape enhancements will be constructed in conjunction with the reconstruction of Johnson Street from N. Washington Avenue (M-13) to N. Sixth Avenue. The project budget is $1,250,979, including $950,979 in federal funds, and $300,000 from the city.
Tuscola
MDOT, in partnership with the village of Reese, will streetscape one mile of Saginaw Street (M-81) from Reese Road to Van Buren Road in the village of Reese, Tuscola County. This project will include stamped concrete, decorative lights, and trees. The project will be constructed in conjunction with an MDOT road project scheduled for 2007. The total budget is $654,274 including $392,564 federal funds, $130,855 from MDOT, and $130,855 from the village.
MDOT, in partnership with the Southern Links Trail way Management Council, will evelop a 10-mile abandoned railroad facility into a non-motorized path from Columbiaville, in Lapeer County, through the northeast section of Genesee County, to Millington in Tuscola County. Work includes clearing, paving, rehabilitating the bridge, and installing interpretive signs, trailhead facilities, and benches. The total project budget is $3,113,169 including $2,490,536 federal funds, and $622,634 in matching funds from MDOT.
Van Buren
MDOT will partner with the city of Gobles to enhance M-40 from the Kal-Haven trail north to Van Buren Street. The project is planned to increase access from the Kal-Haven Trail to the amenities of downtown Gobles. Work includes bicycle way-finding signs, sidewalks, landscaping, and lighting upgrades. The work will be done in conjunction with a road construction project in 2007. The project budget is $267,075 including $160,245 federal funds and $53,415 from MDOT, and $53,415 from the city.
Wexford
MDOT will partner with the city of Manton to streetscape Main Street/M-42 from Randolph Street to US 131 B.R. Enhancements to the Central Business District include sidewalk improvements, planters, brick pavers, trees, decorative lighting, bike racks, benches, trash receptacles, and landscaping at entry signs. The project budget is $339,274, including $259,545 in federal funds, $67,729 from MDOT, and $12,000 from the city.
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