Share Your Input on Transportation Projects in Kent and Ottawa Counties
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council is seeking comment on the project lists in the draft fiscal year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP describes federally funded transportation projects for the next four years. Specific projects include road resurfacing, road reconstruction, bridge replacement, intersection improvements, intelligent transportation system upgrades, as well as active transportation and transit-related projects.* The complete draft list of transportation projects is available at www.gvmc.org/tip, along with a corresponding map and Transportation Conformity Determination Report.
The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house or virtual meeting to discuss the project lists. Event information is below:
Open Houses:
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm -OR- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: GVMC’s office
678 Front Ave NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Virtual Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Meeting information:
Join the meeting at zoom.us/join and enter:
Webinar ID: 839 7221 0085 | Passcode: 017456
Or use the direct link: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83972210085
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services and those in need of translation or interpreter assistance should contact GVMC to request accommodations for the meeting by Friday, April 11, 2025.
If you are unable to attend, please submit your comments to Andrea Faber by Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:
Email: andrea.faber@gvmc.org
Phone: (616) 776-7603
Online: Go to www.gvmc.org/tip and use the “submit a comment” button
Mail: Send comments to GVMC (678 Front Ave NW • Suite 200 • Grand Rapids • MI • 49504)
For additional information, please refer to our press release. For a printable flyer about the public meeting, please click here.
*The inclusion of a specific project does not guarantee construction.
Public notice of public participation activities and time established for public review of and comments on the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements for Section 5307 public involvement.