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Detroit, Michigan – Residents in southeast Michigan will soon be able to have their say on the future of pedestrian bridges in the area. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is welcoming everyone to an open house on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills. The event is part of a larger study that looks at the condition, use, and community value of state-owned pedestrian bridges in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
MDOT staff and experts will be there to talk about the research’s early results and its aims. The project is looking for ways to make commuting without a car easier in the Metro Region. At 6:15 p.m., a presentation will start in the community center’s Black Box Room. After that, there will be an open forum where people can look at informational posters, ask questions, and fill out a brief survey.
This project is about more than just checking the state of bridges; it’s also about figuring out how and why people utilize them. MDOT is doing this by inviting people to share their experiences with local pedestrian bridges through an interactive map and survey. The information gathered will be very important in establishing a long-term plan for pedestrian infrastructure and connections.
MDOT officials say that this is an important time for people in the community to help determine the future of walkability and active transportation in their areas.
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MDOT stressed that the study will include a mix of collecting data in the field, analyzing travel patterns, and getting people involved directly to find the best and most long-lasting pedestrian pathways in the future. The end result will assist figure out which bridges need to be fixed, kept, or maybe even replaced to make it easier for people to walk or bike across the region.
MDOT is urging anyone who can’t make it to the event to participate online. People who live in the area can email [email protected] with questions or comments, and they are encouraged to sign up for project updates.
Accessibility accommodations are available for the event, but attendees needing special assistance are asked to contact MDOT at least five business days in advance.
Lastly, MDOT sent out a reminder that it doesn’t run toll roads and that any text messages that ask for toll payments should be seen as frauds.