https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-department-of-transportation Michigan Department of Transportation en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/michigan-north-south-passenger-rail-line-project-seeking-public-feedback Groundwork, the non-profit behind the north-south rail project, recently released a public input survey in order to help them hammer out the details of what this project could look like for Michiganders. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/michigan-north-south-passenger-rail-line-project-seeking-public-feedback Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/michigan-seeks-to-limit-rest-stop-stays-some-fear-criminalizing-homelessness The Michigan Department of Transportation is proposing rules to limit camping, panhandling and long-term stays on its properties. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:39:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/michigan-seeks-to-limit-rest-stop-stays-some-fear-criminalizing-homelessness Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/mdot-lack-of-funding-puts-michigan-bridges-at-risk-of-closure State transportation officials say 100 bridges across Michigan are currently without state funding to keep up with essential repairs and risk closing by 2035. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/mdot-lack-of-funding-puts-michigan-bridges-at-risk-of-closure Rick Brewer, Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/ive-called-shelter-after-shelter-new-rule-could-displace-michigan-mom-living-in-her-car The rule would prohibit extended stays at MDOT rest areas and carpool lots—spaces where some unhoused Michigan residents have sought refuge. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:18:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/ive-called-shelter-after-shelter-new-rule-could-displace-michigan-mom-living-in-her-car Maxwell Howard https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/saginaw-calls-on-public-to-help-shape-safer-streets-reduce-crashes Saginaw officials and residents gathered to discuss traffic safety and infrastructure improvements at a joint open house Wednesday hosted by the city and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The event highlighted efforts to reduce crashes, improve corridors and collect public input for long-term planning. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:25:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/saginaw-calls-on-public-to-help-shape-safer-streets-reduce-crashes Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/acting-director-assumes-the-role-of-permanent-director The Michigan Department of Transportation now has a full-time director after months under interim leadership. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:30:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/acting-director-assumes-the-role-of-permanent-director Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-28/state-transportation-department-plans-to-rebuild-19-bridges Spring Showers brings Orange Construction Barrel Season Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:47:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-28/state-transportation-department-plans-to-rebuild-19-bridges Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-05-28/michigan-department-of-transportation-lifting-some-traffic-restrictions-for-memorial-day-weekend The Michgan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is loosening some traffic restrictions over the next few days.The agency is making the changes as part of… Fri, 28 May 2021 22:14:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-05-28/michigan-department-of-transportation-lifting-some-traffic-restrictions-for-memorial-day-weekend Megan Schellong https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-23/whitmer-to-testify-before-senate-committee-on-climate-change Governor Gretchen Whitmer is part of a panel that will testify tomorrow (WED) before a US Senate committee. The topic is climate change and… Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:27:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-23/whitmer-to-testify-before-senate-committee-on-climate-change https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-02-26/road-damage-as-result-of-high-water-levels-highlight-systematic-issues With water current high water levels and no decline in sight, some of Michigan’s infrastructure is being pushed to its limits. Transportation officials… Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:29:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-02-26/road-damage-as-result-of-high-water-levels-highlight-systematic-issues nwestendorp