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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025 |
MEDIA CONTACT Monica Monsma 517-657-1453 MonsmaM@Michigan.gov |
MDOT invites public comment on 2026-2029 draft State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
LANSING, Mich. – The draft 2026-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document is available for public comment from July 10 – Aug. 10 at Michigan.gov/STIP.
The draft FY 2026 – 2029 STIP a federally mandated planning document, outlines road, bridge and transit projects slated for funding under the Federal Aid Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2029. Developed in coordination with local and regional agencies, it details project costs, schedules and funding sources. The draft STIP allocates $5.6 billion for road and bridge improvements and $2.1 billion for transit projects, covering enhancements to state-owned interstates, US, and M-routes, as well as safety upgrades to roads, trails, sidewalks, bridges, railways, and transit infrastructure.
The STIP includes details on the transportation planning process, public involvement and a financial plan comparing annual resources to new commitments. Michigan’s transportation programs are primarily funded through federal transportation funds derived from motor fuel and excise taxes, and distributed to states by formula.
The STIP is expected to receive final approval by Oct. 1. Public comments will be summarized in the final STIP that will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review and approval.
Public comment:
View a map of STIP projects and provide comments online at Mi Transportation Program Portal. Comments on the draft document can be submitted online via an online comment form, e-mail to MonsmaM@Michigan.gov, or by mail to the address below. Provide your comments by Aug. 10.
Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
MDOT welcomes public comment on the draft STIP via social media as well, including X (@MichiganDOT) and Facebook (@MichiganDOT). Print copies of the draft STIP are available upon request using the contact information above.