TTCI Transportation Planning Public Input

TTCI Transportation Planning Engagement

As Michigan’s newest urbanized area, TTCI is developing its first set of plans to guide transportation projects in the years ahead. This is an ongoing process, with each document moving through review and adoption by the TTCI Policy Board before being submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for final approval (see anticipated approval dates below).

There will be opportunities for in-person public comments during the following TTCI Policy Board Meeting dates:

• April 23, 2025 at 3pm

• May 28, 2025 at 3pm (UWP and TIP Approved)

• June 25, 2025 at 3pm (Anticipated approval date for MTP)

All TTCI Policy Board Meetings are held at:

Networks Northwest Conference Center, 1209 S Garfield Ave.,Traverse City, MI 49686 or you may join via Zoom at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89883563184

A public comment form is available throughout the process—please use it to share your input and specify which plan your comments relate to. Your feedback helps shape the future of transportation in our region!

Planning Documents and Processes

The Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) is currently developing three transportation planning documents:

• The Unified Work Program (UWP) outlines the transportation planning tasks and activities that TTCI will undertake over the next year to support regional mobility and infrastructure planning (Reviewed and revised every year)

  • Public Notice - FY 2026 UWP

  • FY 2026 UWP - Approved 05/28/25

• The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which outlines planned transportation projects for the next three to four years (Reviewed and revised every three years)

  • Public Notice - FY 2026-2029 TIP

  • FY 2026-2029 TIP - Approved 05/28/25

• The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a long-term vision for the region’s transportation system (Reviewed and revised every five years; looks at 20+ year horizon).

  • Public Notice - TTCI 2050 MTP

  • DRAFT 2050 TTCI Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) - Large file

  • TTCI Travel Demand Forcast Model Presentation

  • In accordance with MDOT requirements, the initial MTP must be adopted before July 31, 2025, to meet federally established timelines for the newly designated MPO. While this schedule allows less time than is typically preferred for comprehensive long-range planning, additional efforts will begin in the late 2025 to early 2026 timeframe following the initial adoption of the plan. Over the next 4+ years, planning activities will include continued opportunities for public input and will focus on key topics such as traffic and safety, complete transportation networks, non-motorized options, smart transportation technology, and system resilience. Any resulting plans will be amended into the current plan or adopted seperatly upon completion and incorporated into the next MTP revision.

*As draft versions of these plans are completed, updates will be shared on this website.

MDOT Statewide Plans

In addition to TTCI's planning effrots, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is also seeking comments on the project lists in the draft fiscal year 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

STIP Announcement and instructions