Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
15/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/11/2024 19:02
MDOT receives federal grant supporting low-carbon transportation materials
Fast facts:
● MDOT has been awarded a $32 million federal grant to support the use of low-carbon transportation materials.
● Grant funding will accelerate the use and offset costs of low-carbon materials for departments of transportation and contractors.
● MDOT will develop material specifications for construction, ensuring a reduced carbon footprint.
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded a $32 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) grant program. The LCTM funding, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will support MDOT's efforts to establish guidelines and testing for low-carbon materials, while helping incentivize contractors who may face increased material and labor costs as best practices for these materials are established.
"This grant funding will support MDOT's commitment to lowering emissions and reducing our carbon footprint as we continue to build quality infrastructure," said Jason Gutting, MDOT Bureau of Field Services director. "Working alongside our industry partners will ensure changes to material specifications are implemented smoothly and fulfill the goals of the grant program."
The LCTM grant program will accelerate the use of low-carbon or lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in construction materials. MDOT's low-carbon materials program will focus on reduced emissions in concrete and asphalt materials, working closely with both the Michigan Concrete Association and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan to establish an emission rating system for Michigan material sources.
"Michigan's commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future is made stronger by this $32 million grant from the USDOT's Low-Carbon Transportation Materials program," said Zachary Kolodin, chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. "Powered by the Inflation Reduction Act and Gov. Whitmer's visionary leadership in clean energy, we are advancing our work to reduce Michigan's carbon footprint. This investment supports the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan and strengthens our infrastructure with lower-carbon materials, ensuring Michigan's transportation network is resilient and environmentally responsible."
Through this process, and with the support of the LCTM grant, MDOT's materials team will enhance materials specifications and testing guidelines for construction, ensuring the carbon footprint is both recognized and reduced in size.
IRA-funded projects in Michigan have resulted in more than $26 billion in new investments across the state, supporting more than 21,000 jobs.
● MDOT has been awarded a $32 million federal grant to support the use of low-carbon transportation materials.
● Grant funding will accelerate the use and offset costs of low-carbon materials for departments of transportation and contractors.
● MDOT will develop material specifications for construction, ensuring a reduced carbon footprint.
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded a $32 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) grant program. The LCTM funding, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will support MDOT's efforts to establish guidelines and testing for low-carbon materials, while helping incentivize contractors who may face increased material and labor costs as best practices for these materials are established.
"This grant funding will support MDOT's commitment to lowering emissions and reducing our carbon footprint as we continue to build quality infrastructure," said Jason Gutting, MDOT Bureau of Field Services director. "Working alongside our industry partners will ensure changes to material specifications are implemented smoothly and fulfill the goals of the grant program."
The LCTM grant program will accelerate the use of low-carbon or lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in construction materials. MDOT's low-carbon materials program will focus on reduced emissions in concrete and asphalt materials, working closely with both the Michigan Concrete Association and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan to establish an emission rating system for Michigan material sources.
"Michigan's commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future is made stronger by this $32 million grant from the USDOT's Low-Carbon Transportation Materials program," said Zachary Kolodin, chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. "Powered by the Inflation Reduction Act and Gov. Whitmer's visionary leadership in clean energy, we are advancing our work to reduce Michigan's carbon footprint. This investment supports the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan and strengthens our infrastructure with lower-carbon materials, ensuring Michigan's transportation network is resilient and environmentally responsible."
Through this process, and with the support of the LCTM grant, MDOT's materials team will enhance materials specifications and testing guidelines for construction, ensuring the carbon footprint is both recognized and reduced in size.
IRA-funded projects in Michigan have resulted in more than $26 billion in new investments across the state, supporting more than 21,000 jobs.