Confirm/ Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: A state long-range transportation plan is a federally required policy document that sets the vision, goals, objectives and investment strategies of Michigan's transportation system over the next 25 years. This ensures that the state receives federal monies to spend on all modes of transportation in the state.

Answer: The policies established in this plan will influence future transportation projects, initiatives and investments where you live and across the state of Michigan. The projects near your home are decided based on the vision and goals developed in this plan.

Answer: The upcoming state long-range transportation plan, Michigan Mobility 2045, will cover all modes of transportation in Michigan. This includes automobile, trucks, pedestrians, bicycles, buses (both local and intercity), rail, aviation, and water (marine) transportation for both passenger and freight movements.

Answer: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has jurisdiction over 9,668 miles of road in Michigan (designated by I, US, and M-routes), four state-owned airports, and 665 miles of state-owned railroad. The rest of the system is controlled and operated by counties, cities and villages, transit agencies, Amtrak, private railroad companies, private airlines and airports, and port authorities. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) owns various nonmotorized trails throughout the state. MDOT works with these private and public agencies to provide the highest quality integrated transportation services for economic benefit and improved quality of life for Michigan residents.

Answer: The SLRTP is in the early stages of development. It is anticipated that this plan will be completed and adopted in December 2020. We are engaging Michigan residents and stakeholders early in the process to obtain their feedback. Input from the public will be used to develop a preferred vision, goals and objectives for Michigan's transportation system.


A long-term outlook on how Michigan would like its transportation system to perform and to serve its passengers and freight.

In order to establish a vision, we look at a variety of resources. We have transportation experts both at MDOT and at partnering agencies that review data and other trends to measure the performance of our system. We also perform surveys for the users to measure how satisfied they are with our system. This town hall is one of several ways to engage the public and stakeholders in order to understand their views.


Another option for you to offer input is through MDOT's online MetroQuest survey to let us know what your priorities are. Your input is valuable to us and ensures that your voice is heard.

Additionally, we will be holding visioning sessions at different locations across the state during February and March 2019 to further seek input in this process. Please feel free to attend these meetings at your convenience. Notifications with dates, times and locations for these meetings are being sent out currently and are posted on the website.

Answer: MetroQuest is an online public engagement survey tool that will be used to obtain feedback from the public regarding Michigan's transportation system. The survey includes trade-off scenarios based on their own transportation priorities. It is visual, educational, and interactive, and allows MDOT to collect data while building community support and buy-in for a new transportation vision that those who participate will help to create.


  • Visioning: January to March 2019
  • Establishment of Final Vision: Summer 2019
  • Plan Development (establishment of goals and strategies): Fall 2019 to summer 2020
  • Final Plan Review and Adoption: Late 2020


The state long-range transportation plan identifies key priorities for the future of transportation for Michigan. These priorities must address 10 key federally required planning factors:

  1. Support the economic vitality of the state and metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;
  2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;
  3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users;
  4. Increase accessibility and mobility of people and freight;
  5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local-planned growth and economic development patterns;
  6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight;
  7. Promote efficient system management and operation;
  8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;
  9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate storm water impacts of surface transportation; and
  10. Enhance travel and tourism.

Answer: The state long-range transportation plan is a policy document. Projects can be found through various state and local agencies. MDOT-owned infrastructure projects are listed in the Five-Year Transportation Program, sorted by MDOT region. All federal-aid-eligible projects, MDOT or locally owned, are included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which provides information for projects in a four-year time frame. For large state highway projects, MDOT may develop specific project websites to engage the public and provide continuous project updates. In urbanized areas, also check your metropolitan planning organization website for their long-range transportation plan and transportation improvement program (TIP).