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Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’
Placemaking and the Future of Cities
Monday, September 24th, 2012Detroit, MI: Mapping the Motor City
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012Learn how the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance uses Google Map Maker to add new cycling routes around the city of Detroit, creating a more comprehensive map and improving biking directions for the entire community. – Google on YouTube
View this complete post...Detroit, MI: Gateway Project Update
Friday, August 17th, 2012August 16, 2012 — The latest update on MDOT’s work to complete the Gateway project in Detroit. One lane of the roadway that directly connects the freeway ramps to the Ambassador Bridge is now open. Bridge pier removal continues in order to open the remaining lanes. – MichiganDOT on YouTube
View this complete post...Sharing the Road: Optimizing Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Vehicle Mobility
Monday, June 18th, 2012MICHIGAN DOT Executive Summary Between 2005 and 2010, 6,948 pedestrians were injured in automobile crashes in the State of Michigan and 775 pedestrians were killed. During this same time, 5,500 bicyclists were injured and 147 bicyclists were killed in automobile crashes. While the number of crashes occurring nationwide is decreasing, automobile crashes continue to be […]
View this complete post...Battle Creek, MI: Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center Reopens
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012June 12, 2012 — The Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center proudly opened its doors on after a $3.6 million renovation, which included upgrades to the passenger lobby, new furnishings, upgraded technology including WiFi, and improved security. Battle Creek sits at the midpoint of this important Detroit/Chicago rail corridor serving about 50,000 passengers annually on 8 […]
View this complete post...Detroit, MI: State-of-the-Art Public Transportation (in 1935)
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Getting About – a promotional film made in 1935 by the DSR. Boasts of DSR’s excellence in maintenance, cost, and service. Even if you are not a transit history fan, you’ll enjoy the old Detroit street scenes throughout. Like the other videos, this has been divided into several segments owing to its length. -projecth112 on YouTube
View this complete post...Michigan DOT: Asset Management At Work
Friday, March 30th, 2012Have you noticed a certain road being worked on – *again*? That’s asset management at work. In this educational video, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) explains what asset management is, how it works, and how asset management principles help MDOT prioritize the transportation infrastructure maintenance and construction programs it is responsible for on a […]
View this complete post...Michigan’s Urban and Metropolitan Strategy
Monday, February 27th, 2012PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS INC
The right strategy for Michigan will help the state achieve three goals essential to the health of its cities, its metropolitan areas, and the state as a whole:
Porter, IN: 110MPH Amtrak Lines
Friday, February 17th, 2012Great American Infrastructure: Redridge Steel Dam
Monday, January 16th, 2012This is the thirteenth in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States.
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