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A quarterly publication of SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
CUTTING THE RIBBON
SEMCOG’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT NOW OPEN
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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1400 Detroit, Michigan 48226-1904 313-961-4266 • Fax 313-961-4869 www.semcog.org facebook.com/SEMCOG
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linkedin.com/company/semcog Cover photo: SEMCOG’s 50th Anniversary year is underway. It began with an off-site Executive Committee meeting on January 26, followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of our 50 Years | One Region exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. Pictured in the cover photo are SEMCOG Officers (l-r) Phil Weipert; Robert Clark, Chair; Kathleen Lomako, Executive Director; Rodrick Green; Brenda Jones; Don Hubler; Chris Barnett; and Eric Sabree. This photo was taken on January 26, 2018, at the entrance to the Community Gallery at the Detroit Historical Museum.
Preparation of this document was financed in part through grants from and in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and local member dues. Please direct any questions about this publication to Sue Stetler, 313-324-3428 or
[email protected] Semscope is a quarterly publication of SEMCOG ISSN#03071-1310
Printed on recycled paper.
Robert Clark Chairperson Mayor, City of Monroe Phil Weipert First Vice Chair Commissioner, Oakland County Chris Barnett Vice Chairperson Supervisor, Orion Township Donald Hubler Vice Chairperson Secretary, Macomb Intermediate School District Brenda Jones Vice Chairperson President, Detroit City Council Eric Sabree Vice Chairperson Treasurer, Wayne County Rodrick Green Immediate Past Chair Trustee, Superior Township Kathleen Lomako Executive Director
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Table of Contents Commentary - Robert Clark, SEMCOG Chairperson
2 What is SEMCOG?
3 SEMCOG celebrates a half century of regional success 6 A region of champions The baseball connection
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A SERVICE OF SEMCOG
Introducing SEMCOG’s latest ridesharing tool
10 What we heard: Key results from SEMCOG’s public outreach efforts 12 Museum exhibit celebrates SEMCOG’s 50th anniversary January 26, 2018 • Detroit Historical Museum
Commentary
Robert Clark SEMCOG Chairperson Mayor, City of Monroe
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What is SEMCOG? This issue of Semscope marks the beginning of our 50th anniversary year. It got me to thinking about SEMCOG and its place in the region for the last half century. Here are my thoughts. We are local governments working together. We are cities. We are counties. We are townships. We are villages. We are education districts and community colleges. We are 171 members strong and working together to make Southeast Michigan vibrant. We are a voice. We speak on behalf of Southeast Michigan and our connections to each other. We speak on behalf of Southeast Michigan advocating for our common interests in Lansing and Washington, DC. We have a perspective on the future. We monitor, analyze, and forecast the region’s economic and demographic trends. We use this data for our decision making and we share it with others to support their planning efforts. We help people move. We plan for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. We plan for all modes of transportation – walking, biking, transit, carpooling, autos, and trucks. We are stewards of the environment. We protect our vast water resources by coordinating with local governments and water and sewer providers. We ensure that the region’s vast parks and recreation system meet the needs of residents and visitors. We foster community and economic development. We work with local governments to create a climate that is conducive to growing businesses and creating jobs. We support strategies that strengthen our region’s diverse places and promote an educated and trained workforce. We involve the private sector. We understand that to be successful we need the support of the business community. We accomplish this through partnerships with businesses and business organizations such as the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. We get the word out. We involve the public in improving the region. We promote air quality through Ozone Action, water quality through Protect Our Waterways, efficient travel through Commuter Connect, and effective local government through involving residents. We make a difference!
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SEMCOG celebrates a half century of regional success SEMCOG has always stayed focused on the mission that has remained constant through the years – addressing regional challenges and strengthening the abilities of local governments. This is accomplished by local governments voluntarily working together through SEMCOG.
Our roots We actually had our beginnings in the late 1930s when inter-community relations and inter-community systems, such as water supply and highways, began to take shape as regional challenges. In 1945, the State Legislature passed Public Act 281, known as the Regional Planning Enabling Act. This regional planning act, one of the first in the nation, enabled government and community leaders in 1947 to form the Detroit Metropolitan Area Regional Planning Commission, one of the nation’s first regional planning commissions. This commission served a number of region-wide planning purposes. It gathered and analyzed data, surveyed public facilities, and projected needs for such facilities. In the mid-1950s, a counterpart to the Regional Planning Commission was formed – the Supervisors Inter-County Commission (SICC). It dealt with a variety of administrative and other inter-governmental challenges. In the mid-1960s, business, community, and government leaders came together to form the Committee of 100. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Fund, Inc. (the precursor of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, SEMCOG’s long-time partner organization), the Committee of 100 reviewed the functions of the Regional Planning Commission and the Supervisors Inter-County Commission focusing on future needs, potential, and
challenges. Members of this committee included names that you might recognize today – Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, Detroit Councilmember James Brickley (who later served as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan and on the Michigan Supreme Court), and State Senator Sander Levin (now an 18-term U.S. Congressman). Meanwhile, in 1965, under the direction of the Regional Planning Commission, local, county, state, and federal agencies worked together on the Detroit Metropolitan Area Regional Transportation and Land Use Study (TALUS). This project was required to continue to receive federal highway funding in Southeast Michigan. In January 1968, on recommendation of the Committee of 100, the Regional Planning Commission and the Supervisors Inter-County Committee disbanded, and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments was formed. It assumed most of the principal functions of the two groups and, under a 1967 amendment to Act 281, began to respond to the need for both planning and other types of intergovernmental and regional programs. On Januar y 13, 1968, SEMCOG held its organizational meeting at the Ford Motor Company’s headquarters auditorium, electing Milford Township Supervisor Larry Mainland as its first Chairperson.
“One of the greatest strengths of the council of governments is that it affords a means for directly elected local officials to bring the full resources of their individual communities to bear upon those problems which do not recognize existing boundaries.” – Michigan Governor George Romney, 1968
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Success through the years SEMCOG’s mission remains relevant today. And SEMCOG’s approach to accomplishing this mission is built on the foundation established 50 years ago. Most important is our connection to all local governments in Southeast Michigan and their local elected leaders. A staff with expertise provides sound data and information to aid in regional decision making. As our Chairperson wrote in his commentary, we are proud that we make a difference. Our air and water are both cleaner. Our transportation system connects us. Our economic development efforts are coordinated throughout the region. And local governments work with us and other communities to efficiently provide services to residents. Throughout our 50 years, SEMCOG has been involved in planning for transportation, air and water quality, and community and economic development, always using data to plan for the successful future of the region. In the early days, we looked at each of these planning areas and the plans that resulted separately. We are now looking at these plans in a more holistic, connected way. And all have implementation activities that move Southeast Michigan forward. Transportation – Transportation planning has evolved over the years recognizing that the transportation system is more than roads. The system is multi-modal and includes roads, bridges, freight, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian travel. It connects us all. In turn, the transportation system also impacts water and air quality and economic development. The significance of our role in transportation has increased as we are now responsible for making decisions about how limited funds are invested in the region. Water –Early efforts focused on reducing water pollution caused by discharges from municipal wastewater treatment plants and industry. With major improvements in reducing point sources, efforts then focused on nonpoint source water pollution. For example, runoff of sediment, fertilizers, oil and grease that rain water picks up as it flows over land. Now the focus is on integrated water
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resources management, including advancing the blue economy, protecting and enhancing natural resources, and infrastructure asset management, as well as individual efforts such as properly disposing of household hazardous waste and pet waste. Air – In the early phases of our air work, we fought for the role of local governments working through SEMCOG. We sought a joint role with the state in determining how Southeast Michigan would reduce air pollution to meet the air quality standards. Our goal was clean air and a vibrant economy. Our studies resulted in a better understanding of air quality issues. With many controls implemented on industry and on auto emissions, we are now also addressing what individuals can do to reduce pollution resulting from everyday activities. Individual efforts to reduce ozone on designated Ozone Action days include using transit, reducing electricity use, and avoiding refueling vehicles during daylight hours and delaying lawn mowing. Economic Development – Early on, the focus was on business attraction and site selection. We now know that economic development requires a comprehensive approach using a set of interrelated strategies and regional collaboration to advance them. This broad range of strategies includes community assets, business climate, and talent and innovation – all important factors in growing investment, businesses, and jobs.
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Implementing our plans SEMCOG is working with local governments to actively implement our plans regionally and at the local level. These are some of the programs currently being promoted: • Public awareness campaigns, including Walk Bike Drive Safe, Commuter Connect, and Ozone Action • SEMCOG Universities to train local government officials and staff • Assisting local governments with funding their transportation projects • Filling gaps in our regional pedestrian and bicycle corridors • Performing technical assistance to make communities more walkable, safer, and attractive • Providing data to support local planning and economic development • Advocating on behalf of our region with state and federal government
SEMCOG has had many homes 1968-1987
1987-2001
2001-2012
2012-Present
While our offices have always been in our core central city –Detroit – our work takes us throughout the seven counties. (L-r) Book Building, Edison Plaza, Buhl Building, and 1001 Woodward Building.
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A region of champions The baseball connection
The success of any team depends on each player’s commitment to the same goal – whether it is winning a championship or, in the case of SEMCOG, improving the quality of life in Southeast Michigan. We live in a large and diverse region, and every member of SEMCOG brings its own unique set of strengths.
Whether it’s the Tigers winning a World Series, the Red Wings bringing home the Stanley Cup, or a community attracting a major employer – the whole region wins. It is good for all of us. That is what SEMCOG strives for – teamwork that brings our unique strengths to the table to come up with a game plan that results in a win for the region as a whole!
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– Yousef Rabhi, Stat Board of Commiss
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SEMCOG is proud to share our milestone anniversary with another milestone from 1968 – the Detroit Tigers winning the World Series. There are many things we remember from the storied 1968 Detroit Tigers team – the come-from-behind wins, Denny McLain’s 31 wins, Mickey Lolich’s three World Series wins, Willie Horton’s dramatic throw from left field that beat Lou Brock to home plate.
As we were thinking about how to remember all of the people who contributed to SEMCOG’s success through the years, we thought of these memories that helped define the ’68 Tigers. Two winning teams in 1968! What better way to illustrate than to use a baseball theme and remember all the contributors to SEMCOG with baseball cards! Our exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum has a very apparent baseball theme (see details of the exhibit on page 12).
g to see the legacy of SEMCOG condensed into an exhibit, and thinking about my or six years in the context of the great work that this organization has accomplished is really a special experience.”
te Representative, District 53, and member of SEMCOG’s Executive Committee when he served on the Washtenaw County sioners
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A SERVICE OF SEMCOG
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Introducing SEMCOG’s latest ridesharing tool
This month, SEMCOG launched Commuter Connect – the next phase of ridesharing in Southeast Michigan. It expands upon and brings the MiRideshare program into the digital technology and mobility age. Commuter Connect provides a one-stop trip planning and commuter-matching service for residents to improve their commute, whether carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking, or taking transit. Through Commuter Connect’s easy-to-use interface and mobile app (available in the App Store and on Google Play), users can search for all available transportation options by simply entering an origin and destination. The trip planning tool provides multiple transportation choices and routes, along with cost, calories burned, emissions, distance, and time estimates.
destinations. Users can also log their commutes by any type of alternative commute, displaying cost savings and environmental benefits compared to driving alone. “Logging your commute” also enters the user into contests to win prizes.
Commuter Connect builds on SEMCOG’s ridesharing program, which has evolved with changes in technology since its inception in 1980. In recent years, MiRideshare has provided an online ride-matching platform for commuters to find carpool and vanpool partners on their own. SEMCOG also promotes ridesharing with several incentive-based competitions and events, including Commuter Challenge and Switch My Trip, which encourages single-passenger drivers to try an alternative commute and awards prizes to successful participants. Commuter Connect will continue, integrate, improve, and expand upon these functions.
SEMCOG encourages members to share the new Commuter Connect website and app with residents, employees, and partners, or even better – try it themselves! In addition to the benefits already described above, changing from a solo commute, even for just one day a week, can: • Save money and reduce stress • Improve air quality by cutting carbon emissions • Improve health by walking or biking • Recapture valuable time by letting someone else drive either in a car/vanpool or on a bus • Decrease personal driving and maintenance expenses
On Commuter Connect, those interested in joining a carpool or vanpool can locate matches and send instant messages to others interested in similar ridesharing
Visit or download the app at commuterconnectmi.com!
Additionally, commuters who register and use an alternative commute can take advantage of the free Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program, which alleviates the fear of being stranded at work without transportation in the event of an emergency. ERH provides a free ride home via a ride-hailing service (Lyft, Uber) or taxi for employees who commute by carpool, vanpool, bike, or walk and have an emergency arise while at work.
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2018 Major Construction Projects Commuter Connect provides commuters with alternative transportation options, which can be especially useful during major construction projects. Below are a few projects that will impact daily commutes for many in the region (as well as improve the quality and reliability of our transportation system!) I-75 Rouge River Bridge (Wayne County) – This is the second year of a two-year effort to remove and replace the deck of the Rouge River Bridge (the largest concrete surface bridge area in Michigan). This project stretches from Detroit to Brownstown Township with southbound lanes closed throughout the length of the project. More information and detour information at: www.75rougeriver.com Project timeline: 2017-2018*
M-59 Reconstruction (Macomb County) – In March, the final phase of a 3.7-mile reconstruction of M-59 will begin. This mile long stretch of roadway in Clinton and Macomb Townships, from the entrance of Macomb Community College to Romeo Plank Road, includes new modern signals, improved pedestrian access, and improved stormwater management. More information at: www.movingmacomb.org Project timeline: March-September, 2018*
I-696 Rehabilitation (Oakland and Macomb Counties) – A total of 28 miles of I-696 between I-94 and I-275 will be rehabilitated in 2018. The 10-mile stretch between I-94 and I-75 in Macomb County will be closed to westbound traffic, while eastbound will remain open. The Oakland County segment between I-275 and I-75, will have repairs and maintenance work during nights and weekends. More information at: www.movingmacomb.org Project timeline: April-November, 2018*
I-94 Modernization Advance Bridge Work (Wayne County) – Bridges along I-94 on Gratiot Avenue and Chene Street will be replaced. Both of these bridges are over 60 years old. Project timeline: Begins spring 2018*
I-75 Modernization (Oakland County) – More than 8 miles of I-75 between 13 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway will be reconstructed over an estimated 3-4 years, beginning in the summer of 2018. In addition to reconstructing the roadway this project will include the state’s first High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) travel lane during peak hours for carpoolers and transit vehicles. More information at: www.modernize75.com Project timeline: Late 2018-2022* * Estimated
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What we heard: Key results from SEMCOG’s public outreach efforts Roads, bridges, transit, walking, and biking In a region where the condition of roads and bridges has been on the decline, nearly 75 percent of Southeast Michigan residents expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the system. The quality and availability of transit service as well as walking and biking facilities, also registered low satisfaction, with none receiving a satisfaction rating higher than 40 percent.
Underground infrastructure SEMCOG completed numerous public outreach efforts to gather input into developing the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan. The RTP guides investment in the region’s transportation system. A range of demographic, economic, infrastructure, and travel behavior data is required to understand the state of Southeast Michigan’s transportation system and guide long-range transportation planning. To complement and corroborate this analysis, SEMCOG has engaged the people who live, work, and play in this region to share information on key issues and ask how the system is working for them. Activities undertaken in 2017 included an interactive online public survey, public outreach meetings in each of Southeast Michigan’s seven counties and the City of Detroit, a statistically representative random sample survey of residents, and a transportation technology summit. The results of these activities, along with meetings and discussions with local government leaders, the business community, and other stakeholders are used to help guide development of the RTP.
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In contrast to transportation systems, satisfaction with underground infrastructure, such as drinking water (60 percent) and sanitary sewers (55 percent) received more favorable ratings, indicating that these systems are still generally providing expected service quality compared to roads. The age of underground infrastructure is comparable with roads and bridges, though underground infrastructure tends to last longer. SEMCOG is working with the state and local governments to inventory infrastructure assets in a unified database. This data will be used to develop infrastructure asset management plans.
Funding Past SEMCOG surveys revealed a lack of understanding of how the transportation system is funded. A key theme of our education efforts was that the system’s reliance on fuel consumption taxes has serious drawbacks. When asked about a willingness to pay additional taxes to support improvements to the quality of roads and bridges, more than half of respondents said yes. While people maintain some skepticism about how dollars are allocated and invested, respondents expressed strong support for additional spending across many transportation categories. There was particularly strong support for increased investment in improving road conditions.
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Safety
Public transit access
Though safety is a concern people often associated with poor road conditions, respondents generally feel safest driving or riding in a car (67 percent) compared to other transportation options. Inadequate walking and biking facilities were among the most commonly cited issues with using the transportation system.
To jobs and important services, such as health care, food, and education
To regional destinations, such as airports, sporting events, music venues, and festivals
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Consensus on several topics There is broad agreement on the importance of the following issues: • The transportation system is vital to a strong regional economy (85 percent); • Roadway infrastructure should minimize water pollution and flooding (83 percent); • Freight transportation and border crossings are key to the regional economy (82 percent); and • Air pollution should be minimized while traveling (74 percent). There is also a general consensus regarding the state of public transit in the region. While relatively few people use it (26 percent of those surveyed took at least one transit trip in the past six months), a majority agree that the regional transit system does not do a good job of providing access.
The advent of autonomous cars – also known as driverless or self-driving vehicles – and increased use of connected vehicles and infrastructure have many people wondering about the implications of this new technology. Increased safety and mobility options, particularly for the region’s aging population, are among the greatest areas of interest related to autonomous vehicles for respondents.
Addressing system needs and resource limitations While the greatest concern is related to the condition and age of roads and bridges, people identified needed improvements in travel safety, transit service, managing congestion, options for walking and biking on dedicated facilities, and reducing impacts on air and water quality. Participants acknowledged that current resources are not adequate to address these concerns and were generally willing to pay for more investment in transportation. SEMCOG and local road and transit agencies will use what we heard from the public as plans and projects are developed. Learn more about the RTP and view the complete public outreach report at www.semcog.org/rtp.
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January 26 – April 8, 2018 • Detroit Historical Museum
SEMCOG kicked off its milestone anniversary year with its Executive Committee meeting and exhibit opening at the Detroit Historical Museum. Larry Alexander, President and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, gave the keynote address. “For five decades,” he said, “SEMCOG has helped guide the region down the road towards growth and greater prosperity.” He estimated the region’s current development boom at more than $10 billion. Each year about 19 million people visit the region and spend about $6 billion. He cited the “renewed spirit of regional cooperation” as an important factor in the turnaround. “We’ve been given a blueprint for how to get that done,” he said. “And it’s a blueprint that shows that things work best when communities find ways to work together in a spirit of true partnership and common interest. Ironically, that’s a model that SEMCOG has followed for the past 50 years.”
View SEMCOG’s 50th Anniversary exhibit now through April 8 Following the Executive Committee, SEMCOG officers cut the ribbon to officially open the 50th Anniversary exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. As visitors will see in the information on display, SEMCOG’s story is the story of Southeast Michigan. SEMCOG uses data to help tell the story of the region through a wall of maps that detail the natural aspects of the region before it was settled; population data; parks, trails, and water trails; watersheds; educational institutions; the transportation system; and employment. “There is a lot to learn about Southeast Michigan,” notes SEMCOG Executive Director, Kathleen Lomako. “Walk through SEMCOG’s 50th Anniversary exhibit and you will be amazed at all that makes this region a vibrant place to live, work, and play.” Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of themselves enjoying the exhibit. Post them on social media using #SEMCOG50 and send along to SEMCOG (
[email protected]) for posting on our photo gallery.
“It was a really nice event, and it was nice to see a small little town like us being involved in SEMCOG for so many years.” – Michael Misteravich, Richmond Mayor Pro-Tem. Richmond is a charter member of SEMCOG, joining in 1968.
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Associate Members
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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A quarterly publication of SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is the only organization in Southeast Michigan that brings together all governments to develop regional solutions for both now and in the future. SEMCOG: • Promotes informed decision making to improve Southeast Michigan and its local governments by providing insightful data analysis and direct assistance to member governments; • Promotes the efficient use of tax dollars for infrastructure investment and governmental effectiveness; • Develops regional solutions that go beyond the boundaries of individual local governments; and • Advocates on behalf of Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington
