Our goal is to keep Michigan's motorists safe, informed, and mobile. That is why MDOT offers many ways to help ease the stress of commuting by providing information that commuters want and need as they make daily travel decisions.
Did you know that millions of people visit the Great Lakes State every year? Whether you are from out of state or right here in Michigan, we want to ensure your travel throughout Michigan is informative, comfortable, and fun.
At MDOT, safety is paramount. It is our goal to improve overall safety for all road users, internal staff, contractors performing work on roads, and emergency responders.
Every year, MDOT produces an updated version of the state transportation map. The department also produces numerous geographic information system maps to assist commuters, tourists, and businesses.
In Michigan, there are three publicly-owned and operated bridges: Mackinac Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, and International Bridge. There are also two privately-owned and operated border crossings: Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The Bureau of Bridges and Structures is responsible for statewide policy, procedure development, and execution to ensure all bridges and structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to ensure safety.
MDOT provides funding for competitive grant and loan programs primarily, but not exclusively, for state and local road agencies for the greatest impact on economic development and job creation.
MDOT's Highway Programs focus on the development and management of the department's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.
The Bureau of Transportation Planning develops and implements a comprehensive transportation planning process which results in investments that are consistent with the policies of the State Transportation Commission.
Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
MDOT provides technologies and partnerships in order to make the transportation system safer and less congested.
MDOT has ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated within Michigan.
MDOT is committed to ensuring that projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.
The Office of Communications works with the media to inform the public of MDOT's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The office is responsible for media relations, social media, and website development.
Public participation is integral to efficient, effective and responsive transportation decisions. At MDOT, we want to ensure your voice is not only heard, but makes a difference in moving Michigan forward.
There are many common myths and misconceptions about transportation in Michigan. Transportation Reality Check takes on some of these myths, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.
Resources for the development of quality transportation project documents and services.
Resources for specialized engineering and technical support for construction staff.
Resources for prequalification, bid letting, contract awards, and payments.
Resources for consultant advisories, prequalification information, contracts, and proposals.
Resources for grant and economic development opportunities and project coordination.
Resources for local governmental agencies that regularly require access to state right of way.
Resources for MDOT real estate standards, policies and procedures, and training.
Resources for rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits to safely transport goods.
Resources for general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.
The Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil engineering and construction management careers, valuable experience by working with professional field staff.
TRAC engages high school and middle school students in solving real-world problems, such as designing bridges or analyzing the environmental effects of building a highway.
The TRAC Internship is an extension of the TRAC Program and is designed to provide opportunities for 12th grade students interested in transportation and engineering careers.
YDMP provides participants with opportunities to pursue higher education, personal growth, and exposure to transportation careers.
MDOT's Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a rotational program that provides new engineers experience in multiple work areas while being assigned a senior-level mentor.
The HBCU TDRP is a unique partnership between MDOT and Michigan colleges and universities to offer on-the-job training to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering or transportation-related careers.
The Veteran Internship Program assists honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Engineering Week videos and lesson plans are all-inclusive resources to show early elementary to high school students the career of civil engineering at MDOT.
MDOT's seven region offices each handle transportation-related construction, maintenance and programs within the region's geographic boundaries.
MDOT's Office of Governmental Affairs represents the department's interests as new or amendatory legislation is developed or moving through the legislative process.
MDOT's commissions, councils, task forces, and partnerships are responsible for establishing policies, supervising programs, overseeing state and federal funds, providing recommendations and advisement, and acting as a resource.
Transportation System Performance allows MDOT's regions and engineers to expand their knowledge on how Michigan freeways are operating over time and how they compare to each other.
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The following sections highlight select Public Transportation, Rail, Aeronautics, and mobility innovations that are contributing to MDOT’s focus on equity and inclusion, transportation resiliency, and Complete Streets and multimodal accommodations. More info on these projects can be found in the links provided below.
New Center Intermodal Facility (NCIF)
Work Activity: 2025
Location: City of Detroit
Type of Work: Passenger Transportation
The NCIF project aims to weave together existing needs of aged facilities with improved intermodal connectivity and high-quality passenger amenities to establish the facility as a world-class transit station.
Midwest States Passenger Rail Cars
Work Activity: 2022
Location: Statewide
Type of Work: Passenger Rail
MDOT, along with a consortium of Midwest states, is replacing aging equipment used by Amtrak in the Midwest. Thirty-three locomotives are already in service, with a planned fleet of 88 rail cars in service in 2022. The equipment is branded "Amtrak Midwest" and is jointly owned by Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri, and is 100 percent Buy America-compliant.
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport
Work Activity: 2022
Location: City of Detroit
Type of Work: Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
Mobility gaps are a key indicator of inequities in our transportation network and innovation and new technology can be used to fill the gaps to provide greater levels of EJ, equity, and accessibility. This section highlights current and planned passenger transportation innovation projects during the FY 2023-2027 timeframe.
MDOT partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), PlanetM, Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), and the Huron Transit Corp./Huron County to join 10 other agencies from around the country to form the Automated Bus Consortium (ABC), a collaboration led by consulting firm AECOM.
ABC members developed and issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in early 2022 for 40-foot full-speed accessible electric automated buses that will be deployed in various environments around the country. By joining the consortium, the cost of developing, implementing, and evaluating the demonstrations are shared and reduced for each agency. The plan is to begin purchasing the automated buses and deploying them as early as 2024.
MDOT is working on the nation’s first extended purchase contract for small electric buses. A Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low and No-Emission Bus Program grant provided funding for buses and charging infrastructure to six transit agencies across the state, including Macatawa Area Express, Benzie Transportation Authority, Delta Area Transit Authority, Clare County Transportation Corp., CATA, and Huron Transportation Corp.
The MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) has contracted with a consultant to assess and evaluate rural transit planning activities specific to emergency preparedness and emergency response scenarios. The consultant will work with Michigan public rural transit agencies to develop an emergency management plan with goals and objectives, strategies to guide/impact emergency responses, and peer research and comparisons for agencies to utilize.
OPT has contracted with the consultant firm (HNTB) to assess rural transit agencies statewide to determine their use of and readiness to adopt new technologies. This project will result in a statewide rural transit technology strategic plan to define goals and objectives, identify trends, and help guide technology investments.
Interactive information MDOT deployment of emerging technologies can be explored on the Innovations interactive map.
