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.
Transportation Reality Check takes on transportation myths and misconceptions, 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 general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.
Resources for rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits to safely transport goods.
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.
At MDOT, we are here to help. If you can't find what you are looking for in our popular topics, frequently asked questions or website search, give us a call at 517-241-2400 or fill out our contact form.
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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MDOT Research Administration (RAd) manages research projects addressing state surface transportation needs and maintains the following list of projects organized by focus area in the table below. Each project record contains information about the project and a link to the Research in Progress (RiP) database record for more details about the project. RAd also maintains a list of recently completed research and a full list of completed research.
Research Manager: Mary Hoffmeyer
Title: Multimodal Aircraft Charging Station Deployment
Project Number: OR23-019
Project Manager: Linn Smith
Principal Investigator: John Trendowski (C&S)
Title: Improving MDOT's Movable Bridge Reliability and Operations
Project Number: OR23-016
Project Manager: Mike Halloran
Principal Investigator: Matt Longfield (HDR)
Title: Capacity Prediction of Repaired and Unrepaired Bridge Beams with Deteriorated Ends
Project Number: OR23-001
Project Manager: Don Tempinson
Principal Investigator: Upul Attanayake (Western Michigan University)
Title: Operational Baseline and Structural Health Monitoring for the 2nd Avenue Network Arch Bridge
Project Number: OR22-008
Project Manager: Purushotham Pakala
Principal Investigator: Upul Attanayake (Western Michigan University)
Title: Repair of Bridge Deck Fascias
Project Number: OR22-002
Project Manager: Matt Beatty
Principal Investigator: Fatmir Menkulasi (Wayne State University)
Title: Influence of Revising CFCC Guaranteed Strength on Performance of CFCC Prestressed Highway Bridge Beams Subjected to Various Environmental Conditions
Project Number: OR21-018
Project Manager: Steve Kahl
Principal Investigator: Nabil Grace (Lawrence Technical University)
Title: Electronic Water Level Sensors for Monitoring Scour Critical Structures
Project Number: OR21-003
Project Manager: Andrew Zwolinski
Principal Investigator: Branko Kerkez (University of Michigan)
Title: Statewide Overall Carbon Fiber Composite Cable Bridge Monitoring
Research Manager: André Clover
Project Number: OR14-039
Project Manager: Steve Kahl
Principal Investigator: Nabil Grace (Lawrence Technical University)
Research Manager: André Clover
Title: Evaluation of MDOT's Methodology for Estimating Work Zone User Delay Times
Project Number: OR23-013
Project Manager: Sara Hoffman, Ben Krom
Principal Investigator: Ron Van Houten
Title: Training Tools for Effective Advancement of Digital Technologies for Construction Field
Project Number: OR19-133
Project Manager: Lindsey Renner
Principal Investigator: Mohamed El-Gafy (Michigan State University)
Research Manager: Dean Kanitz
Title: Michigan Hydrologic Calculation Procedures
Project Number: OR21-019
Project Manager: Erik Carlson
Principal Investigator: David Watkins (Michigan Technological University)
Title: Eastern Massasauga (Sisturus catenatus) Road Ecology and Population Dynamics in Michigan
Project Number: OR19-137
Project Manager: Jeff Grabarkiewicz
Principal Investigator: Gary Roloff (Michigan State University)
Research Manager: André Clover
Title: MDOT Fleet Electrification Strategies
Project Number: OR23-011
Project Manager: Diane Sevigny
Principal Investigator: Hatch
Research Manager: Mary Hoffmeyer
Research Manager: Dean Kanitz
Title: Michigan Cone Penetrometer Test Calibration
Project Number: OR21-020
Project Manager: Ryan Snook
Principal Investigator: Roman Hryciw (University of Michigan)
Research Manager: Andre Clover
Title: Effective Bridge Deck Weather Warning Technologies
Project Number: OR21-016
Project Manager: Dave Smith
Principal Investigator: Timothy Gates (Michigan State University)
Title: Utilizing Video Analytics w/Connected Vehicles for Improved Safety
Project Number: OR21-005
Project Manager: Michelle Mueller
Principal Investigator: Amanda Good (Kimley Horn of Michigan, Inc)
Research Manager: Mary Hoffmeyer
Research Manager: André Clover
Title: Identify Best Locations for New Flex-Route Projects Throughout the State of Michigan
Project Number: OR23-006
Project Manager: Jason Firman
Principal Investigator: Peter Savolainen (Michigan State University)
Research Manager: Mary Hoffmeyer
Title: Leveraging Crowd-sourced Data in Planning, Design, Analysis, and Evaluation of Pedestrian
and Bicycle Traffic
Project Number: OR22-006
Project Manager: Josh DeBruyn
Principal Investigator: Amit Misra (University of Michigan)
Research Manager: André Clover
Title: Pavement ME Rehabilitation Design Protocols for MDOT Implementation
Project Number: OR23-014
Project Manager: Justin Schenkel
Principal Investigator: Syed Haider (Michigan State University)
Title: Establish Policies and Procedures for Use of Subgrade Stabilization in Michigan
Project Number: OR22-003
Project Manager: Michael Eacker
Principal Investigator: Nishantha Bandara (Lawrence Technological University)
Project Number: OR21-007
Project Manager: Michael Eacker
Principal Investigator: M. Emin Kutay (Michigan State University)
Title: Testing Protocol, Data Storage and Recalibration for Pavement‐ME Design
Project Number: OR19-092
Project Manager: Justin Schenkel
Principal Investigator: Syed Haider (Michigan State University)
Research Manager: Dean Kanitz
Title: Corridor and Systemwide Application of Performance Based Practical Design
Project Number: OR21-015
Project Manager: Nathan Miller
Principal Investigator: Matt Wendling (WSP)
Title: Improving Cost Estimation and Budget Planning with New Michigan Highway Construction Cost Index
Project Number: OR23-018
Project Manager: Kristi Kirkpatrick
Principal Investigator: Hexu Liu (Western Michigan University)
Research Manager: Dean Kanitz
Title: Right of Way mapping conversion to GIS
Project Number: OR21-002
Project Manager: Matt Fitch
Principal Investigator: Erin Bunting
Research Manager: Dean Kanitz
Research Manager: André Clover
Project Number: OR23-003
Project Manager: James Roath
Principal Investigator: Ali Zockaie (Michigan State University)
Research Manager: Project Specific
Title: Examination of Lighting Practices at Crosswalks
Project Number: OR23-015
Project Manager: Tim Smerdon
Principal Investigator: Ron Van Houten (Western Michigan University)
Title: Efficacy of Speed Warning Technologies
Project Number: OR23-010
Research Manager: Andre Clover
Project Manager: Alonso Uzcategui
Principal Investigator: Timothy Gates (Michigan State University)
Title: Effective Pedestrian/Non‐Motorized Crossing Enhancements along Higher Speed Corridors
Project Number: OR22-004
Research Manager: André Clover
Project Manager: Mark Bott
Principal Investigator: Ron Van Houten (Western Michigan University)
Research Manager: Mary Hoffmeyer
