Josh DeBruyn, MDOT, presents the non-motorized technical report at the Regional Non-Motorized Trail Summit in Traverse City

The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments has developed a regional non-motorized transportation plan and investment strategy for the 13 counties in northwest, lower Michigan. The counties include Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Osceola, Lake, and Mason (NWMCOG's ten counties plus three). The Michigan Department of Transportation commissioned the plan and will use it to prioritize funding projects in the future. The guiding vision of this project is to connect existing trails, offering residents and visitors more opportunities for non-motorized transportation, and to enjoy more of the region's natural resources.

The project has gathered information on existing and future trails from each county, township, city and village parks and recreation commission, planning commission and staff, and board members. Subregional meetings have taken place with trail organizations, groups, and stakeholders to review the proposed trail maps for their input. The compiled maps have been presented to the public at subregional trail summits for input and prioritization.

The Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Strategy which pertains to the 13 counties in northern, lower Michigan is now available. 

Click Here to download/view/print the Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Strategy. This is a 10.99 MB file.

PowerPoint Presentations from Regional Summit - February 2008

You are encouraged to review the suggested priority routes and provide input. To submit your feedback via E-mail, click here.

You are encouraged to review the proposed route maps and provide input. To submit your feedback via E-mail, click here.