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Public open house on pedestrian bridge study in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties

2025-08-14T17:30:00 2025-08-14T19:30:00 Public open house on pedestrian bridge study in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide their input on how they use pedestrian bridges in their community. This open house is part of a series that will be held in different locations around MDOT's Metro Region.

Attendees will be able to view posters, take a survey and view a presentation outlining MDOT’s efforts through this study to better understand how state-owned pedestrian bridges are used in the region.

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Public input:
If you use one or more pedestrian bridges in the Metro Region, please fill out and share this interactive map/survey.

If you have comments or questions regarding the study, please email MDOT-Metro-Communications@Michigan.gov

Sign up to receive project updates on the pedestrian bridge study.

Background:
MDOT is conducting a study of state-owned pedestrian bridges in MDOT's Metro Region (Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties). The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform onsite observations, and engage with people across the region to identify priorities and better understand community needs. The study’s data will be used to develop a future strategic plan for preserving nonmotorized connectivity with a rightsized network of pedestrian bridges and other active transportation facilities. 

Henry Ford Centennial Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126
Location

Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126

Event Date

Start: August 14, 2025 5:30 PM

End: August 14, 2025 7:30 PM

Contact Information
Diane Cross

MDOT Metro Region Media Representative

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide their input on how they use pedestrian bridges in their community. This open house is part of a series that will be held in different locations around MDOT's Metro Region.

Attendees will be able to view posters, take a survey and view a presentation outlining MDOT’s efforts through this study to better understand how state-owned pedestrian bridges are used in the region.

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Public input:
If you use one or more pedestrian bridges in the Metro Region, please fill out and share this interactive map/survey.

If you have comments or questions regarding the study, please email MDOT-Metro-Communications@Michigan.gov

Sign up to receive project updates on the pedestrian bridge study.

Background:
MDOT is conducting a study of state-owned pedestrian bridges in MDOT's Metro Region (Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties). The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform onsite observations, and engage with people across the region to identify priorities and better understand community needs. The study’s data will be used to develop a future strategic plan for preserving nonmotorized connectivity with a rightsized network of pedestrian bridges and other active transportation facilities.