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Environmental efforts

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Department of Transportation

Environmental efforts

Protecting Michigan's environment

Environmental programs play a key role in helping Michigan achieve its goals in developing a modern infrastructure for future generations.

  • Landscape on North side of I-696.

    Roadside development

    Roadside development integrates cultural, environmental and aesthetic design into transportation planning and engineering.

  • Construction work on the US-127 sound wall between Grand River Avenue and Lake Lansing Road.

    Noise abatement

    The Noise Abatement Program provides information for local governments and Michigan residents on reducing motor vehicle noise.

  • Flex Route - CMAQ

    Congestion mitigation and air quality (CMAQ)

    The CMAQ Program funds transportation projects that help meet or maintain national air quality standards.

  • Charlotte River in Chippewa County

    Stormwater management

    MDOT maintains more than 10,000 miles of roads and drainage systems and works to reduce or eliminate stormwater pollution.

  • Cooley River

    National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

    NEPA establishes a national environmental policy and goals for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the environment.

  • Archeological dig on the proposed right of way of M-231 near Nunica in Ottawa County.

    National Historic Preservation Act

    MDOT’s programmatic agreement streamlines Section 106 reviews of federally funded projects affecting historic properties.