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MDOT public open house July 30 on pedestrian bridge study in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties
July 08, 2025
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide their input on the usage of pedestrian bridges in their community. This open house is part of a series that will be held in different locations around the 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 the usage of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the region.
Who:
Interested residents
Community stakeholders
Local businesses
MDOT staff and consultants
When:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Where:
The Hawk Community Center – Black Box Room
29995 W 12 Mile Rd.,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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 the Metro Region. The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform on-site 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 non-motorized connectivity with a right-sized network of pedestrian bridges and other active transportation facilities.
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