MDOT public in person and virtual open house Oct. 28 on M 17 (Washtenaw Avenue) in Ypsilanti

YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about and provide input on the M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study final alternative in Washtenaw County.

Who:
Interested residents
Commuters
Community stakeholders
Local businesses

When:
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
Noon - 2 p.m.
4 - 8 p.m.

Where:
Eastern Michigan University
Room 352, Student Center Building
900 Oakwood St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Vehicle Parking:
Student Center Pay Lot
Parking validation available

Transit Route:
Route #4
Stop: Washtenaw + McKenny

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
Through the M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) PEL study, MDOT and community partners are developing a vision for Washtenaw Avenue through a collaborative process that seeks to improve mobility and quality of life for those who live, work, study, explore and travel within the corridor. The study area encompasses M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) from the US-23 interchange to Summit Street in Ypsilanti. Visit the virtual open house at https://washtenawpel.com for more information.

Public input:
In addition to the open house, comments and input can also be submitted online through the M-17 comment form or by using the contact information below.

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
[email protected]
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-4381

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