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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Proposals Due: 10/24/2022, 11:59 p.m. EST
The State of Michigan is launching the Michigan Mobility Wallet Challenge to explore a mobility wallet pilot program that could increase the interoperability of transit services and create greater access to personal mobility for Michigan residents. The Challenge is a collaborative effort including the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), and the Michigan Poverty Task Force (PTF). The goal of this program will be to simplify the transit payment process by allowing riders or third-party stakeholders to load funds and/or connect bank accounts to a single platform and create a streamlined mechanism for fare payment/collection, thereby increasing access to vital mobility services in Michigan.
Background
Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is an approach that integrates various forms of transportation services into an integrated mobility platform that residents can access on-demand, typically via a smartphone app. An integral component of the MaaS model makes use of a mobility wallet, which refers to an electronic or card-based payment solution that can be used for public and/or private transportation services, helping facilitate easier and more seamless multimodal transportation. A mobility wallet provides residents with access to rides, passes, optimized fares, and/or credits.
Cities nationwide have started implementing MaaS platforms and mobility wallets, including Los Angeles, Portland, Boise, Pittsburgh, and Oakland. As these solutions proliferate, there will be increasing consumer expectations that every state will offer a similar solution; those that do not will fall behind quickly, which may affect quality of life, business attraction, and tourism attraction.
By creating a mobility wallet, Michigan residents would have access to a single platform and/or app to process payments for public transit services. To ensure equity and accessibility, lower income residents would have access to income-based transit passes and/or prorated fares based on income level.
Challenge
MDOT is soliciting grant proposals for pilot projects with the purpose of connecting Michigan residents, especially low-income residents, to multiple modes of transportation and enabling access to various services, jobs, and destinations that improve their quality of life, while increasing equity and accessibility. The pilot should consist of a small sample group (e.g. 50-500 residents) for a set period of time (e.g. 3 months to 1 year) within a constrained geographic area, selected based on diversity, equity, and inclusion data.
The proposed pilot projects must meet the following objectives:
Grants will be awarded to subsidize a portion of the cost to plan, deliver, and monitor several pilot projects throughout the state for a three- to six-month demonstration period. Awarded funding may be used to help pre-populate individual wallets with funds and facilitate program marketing. The remaining cost should be covered from fares and other funding sources. The amount of the subsidy will be determined in a negotiated process between MDOT and each selected recipient with consideration given to the cost of public and private transportation that is comparable in nature (geographic region, type of service, etc.), and the pilot project parameters (estimated ridership/participation, distance of trips, length of demonstration period).
Project Selection/Scoring
Proposals will be evaluated and scored by MDOT and the OFME based on the following criteria:
Proposals that score within a competitive range will move on to the second level of evaluation and will be considered for funding. The final selection of projects will be based on the following elements:
Proposal Instructions
Proposals must include the following information:
Questions? E-mail MobilityWalletChallenge@Michigan.gov until October 14, 2022, for clarification on the application requirements. Answers will be posted on the Mobility Wallet Challenge website.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Application Portal by October 24, 2022, 11:59 p.m. EDT to be considered.
