Join us and learn about the future of transportation in our region

The state of the transportation system, including road condition, traffic congestion, public transit, sidewalks, bike paths, nonmotorized trails, passenger rail and air travel, impacts everyone. GVMC has completed our draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which includes transportation projects and investment priorities for all modes of transportation in Kent and eastern Ottawa counties for the next 26 years, and we are hosting two open houses and a virtual public meeting to present the document, field questions, and gather comments from the public. Times and dates for these events are below:

Open Houses:

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm and 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Location: Rapid Central Station
250 Cesar E Chavez Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Virtual Public Meeting:

Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82832903091?pwd=q2_qJ9bSWOvXnDomJjiuuRDDYWr_IA.iNQZp3NlpUNv88r2

Passcode: 281266

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services and those in need of translation or interpreter assistance should contact Andrea Faber (see contact information below) to request accommodations for the meeting by Friday, April 5, 2024.

The draft 2050 MTP and its companion documents are open for public comment from March 22 – April 22, 2024, and can be found online at www.gvmc.org/mtp. Hard copies are available at area libraries and GVMC’s office, located at 678 Front Ave. NW • Suite 200 • Grand Rapids • MI • 49504.  

GVMC is also offering a crossword puzzle competition based on the document to encourage participation. Download the crossword below, complete and submit it to Andrea Faber by the end of the comment period to be entered to win a gift card.

2050 MTP Crossword (English)
2050 MTP Crossword (Spanish)

Please send your comments to Andrea Faber by email, phone: (616) 776-7603, or online at www.gvmc.org/mtp using the “submit a comment” button. Comments can also be mailed to GVMC (see address above) or given in person. Comments must be received by April 22, 2024, for consideration.