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U.S. Meetings & Events Index
U.S. Public Hearings
Local Advisory Council (LAC)
U.S. Public Meetings:
U.S. Public Workshops:
Joint Michigan House & Senate Transportation Committee Meetings: [ Spring 2006 ]
U.S. Study Scoping Meeting: [ August 2005 ]
Real Estate Meetings with Residential Property Owners in the Study Area
Special Community Meeting
May 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. - Most Holy Redeemer Church, 1721 Junction Ave., Detroit
Flyer [English] [Spanish] NOTE - this meeting will be conducted in Spanish.
U.S. Public Hearings
The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have extended the public comment period for the U.S. Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by 30 days. The comment period will now end on Thursday, May 29, 2008, in order to give agencies, the public, and community groups more time to submit comments on the DEIS.
Press release announcing the comment period extension [English][ Spanish ][ Arabic ]
Flyer announcing the comment period extension [English][ Spanish ][ Arabic ]
March 18, 2008 - Southwestern High School - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 19, 2008 - LA SED - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Presentation - please note, the presentation is a summary of the information in the DEIS, and not intended to be a replacement for it.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking your comments on proposed alternatives for a new border crossing between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. At these hearings, information will be provided and comments received on findings covered in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on subjects such as: jobs, air quality, traffic, and community cohesion associated with a possible government-sponsored new bridge across the Detroit River. Photographs, maps and other material will be available for your review. Please feel free to stop by anytime during the two hearings as each will include the same materials.
These public hearings are an opportunity to voice your opinion regarding the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) Study. The public hearing will be conducted using a combined "open forum/formal presentation/open microphone" format. The open forum will allow the public to stop in anytime during the session, gather facts on the study, and speak with members of the MDOT Team on a one-to-one basis. MDOT will present a summary of the DEIS during the formal presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by an opportunity for all to hear public comments and questions during the open-microphone portion of the hearing.
Copies of the DEIS and supporting Technical Reports are also available for review at the following locations:
- MDOT Lansing Office, 425 West Ottawa St., (third floor), Lansing, MI
- MDOT Metro Region Office, 18101 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI
- Detroit Transportation Service Center, 1400 Howard St., Detroit, MI
- Taylor Transportation Service Center, 25185 Goddard Rd., Taylor, MI
- Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI
- Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI
- Bowen Branch of the Detroit Public Library, 3648 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI
- Library at Southwestern High School, 6921 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI
- Delray Recreation Center, 420 Leigh St., Detroit, MI
- Allen Park Library, 8100 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI
- Ecorse Library, 4184 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse, MI
- Melvindale Library, 18650 Allen Rd., Melvindale, MI
- River Rouge Library, 221 Burke St., River Rouge, MI
- Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit, MI
- Campbell Branch Library, 8733 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI
- Neighborhood City Halls
- Central District, 2 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Northwestern District, 19180 Grand River Ave., Detroit
- Northeastern District, 2328 E. Seven Mile Rd., Suite 2, Detroit
- Western District, 18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit
- Eastern District, 7737 Kercheval St., Detroit
- Southwestern District, 7744 W. Vernor St., Detroit
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Technical Reports
Public Hearing Information Brochure [ English ] [ Spanish ]
Public Meeting Mailer
Map - Southwestern High School
Map - LA SED
Downloadable Comment Form
MDOT Real Estate Meetings with Residential Property Owners in the DRIC Study Area
Residents who are within the DRIC study area will be receiving a letter in early July inviting them to attend an open house for the purpose of explaining their rights and benefits if they are relocated as part of the DRIC project. Information on the project and real estate procedures will be available and MDOT Real Estate representatives will be on hand to meet privately with residents to discuss their individual situation.
*It is important to note that MDOT is NOT purchasing property at this time. These meetings will take place as part of the preparation for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and are for informational purposes only.
Date: July 30 through August 2, 2007
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Delray Recreation Center, 420 Leigh Street Detroit, MI 48209
Map
Presentation
Joint Transportation Committee Meetings
The House Transportation Committee (Rep. Philip LaJoy, Chair) and Senate
Transportation Committee (Sen. Judson Gilbert, Chair) conducted joint
sessions in March 2006 and in May 2006 regarding the Detroit River International Crossing
(DRIC) study. These meetings were open to the public.
May 18, 2006
Joint Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes
For written material submitted for this meeting, please click on one of the following links:
May 11, 2006
Joint Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes
For written material submitted for this meeting, please click on one of the following links:
March 30, 2006
Joint Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes.
MDOT letter addressing questions raised by the Joint Committee.
For written material submitted for this meeting, please click on one of the following links:
March 23, 2006
Federal Highway Administration presentation
Michigan Department of Transportation presentation.
Joint Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes.
For written material submitted for this meeting, please click on one of the following links:
U.S. Public Workshops
#18 December 12, 2007: Detroit Southwestern High School - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Community members are invited to provide their thoughts on the "look and fit" of the proposed river crossing in the context of it's surroundings. You are welcome to drop by at anytime between 5:30 p.m and 8:00 p.m to discuss with MDOT representatives the preliminary drawings that reflect the "look and fit" of the proposed Detroit River crossing system. Your participation is important.
Flyer
Display Material - 1
Display Material - 2
Display Material - 3
#17 August 8, 2007 - Delray Recreation Center - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to provide their thoughts on the “look and fit” of the proposed river crossing in the context of its surroundings. A formal presentation will be made a 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to participate in this meeting for the “look and fit” of the proposed plaza and interchange with I-75. Your participation is important.
Flyer
Presentation
Voting Slides
Rendering - X10 - Canada
Rendering - X10 - USA
Rendering - X11 - Canada
Rendering - X11 - USA
#16 April 26, 2007: Context Sensitive Solutions - "Look & Fit" for the Proposed Plaza and Interchange
Southwestern High School, 6921 W. Fort Street, Detroit - drop by anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Flyer
Concept Options
Video
Notes
Voting Results Slides
Presentation
#15 November 15, 2006 : Context Sensitive Solutions - "Look & Fit" for the Bridge
Cleary International Centre, 201 Riverside Drive West, Windsor - Come anytime from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
#14 November 2, 2006 : Context Sensitive Solutions - "Look & Fit" for the bridge
IBEW Union Hall, 1358 Abbot Street, Detroit - drop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Flyer
#13 August 24, 2006: Context Sensitive Solutions - " Look & Fit" for the Bridge
August 24, 2006 Public Workshop flyer
Presentation (Part 1)
Presentation (Part 2)
Notes
#12 June 22, 2006: Community Planning Process, Illustrative Community Plans, and Bus Tour
Practical Alternative Matrix - Plaza Options
Practical Alternative Matrix - Alignments Option
Practical Alternative Matrix - Crossing Option
Workshop Agenda
Presentation Part 1 - Workshop Review and & Veteran's Glass City Skyway Tour
Presentation Part 2 - More Pictures of Veteran's Glass City Skyway Tour
Presentation Part 3 - More Pictures of Veteran's Glass City Skyway Tour
Presentation Part 4 - Pictures of Blue Water Bridge Tour
Presentation Part 5 - Draft Community Illustrative Plans
#11 May 23, 2006: Community Planning Process, Illustrative Comm. Plans, and enhancement projects
May 23 and June 22, 2006 Public Workshops flyer
Land Use Proposals and Concepts
Community Character Sketches and Gateway Enhancement Study
Conceptual Gateway Enhancements
#10 May 10, 2006: SW Detroit Social and Cultural Information Gathering
Meeting Notes
May 9 and May 10 Public Workshops flyer
Social/Cultural Effects and History of Industrial Development
#10 May 9, 2006: SW Detroit Social and Cultural Information Gathering
Meeting Notes
May 9 and May 10 Public Workshops flyer
History of Industrial Development
#9 April 19, 2006: Community Planning, CSS, and Bridge Terminology
April 19, 2006 Public Workshop flyer
April 19 Workshop Agenda
Context Sensitive Solutions and Community Plans
Community Character Sketches and Context Sensitive Solutions
Bridges
Aesthetic Features of Bridges
Voting Results
Workshop Summary for April 19.
To view a copy of the DRIC Public Workshop Flyer, please click here.
#8 March 22, 2006: Community Planning Exercises
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this meeting, please click [ Part
1 ], [ Part 2 ], [ Part 3 ].
#7 March 8, 2006: V.P Survey and Introduction of the Community Analysis
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this workshop, please click here.
To view the DELRAY: Site Analysis workshop material, please click here.
#6 Feb. 27, 2006 Vision State. Extract./Land Use Goals and Govern. Vision
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this workshop, please click here.
To view the DELRAY: Land Use Visions workshop material, please click here.
To view the DELRAY: Comment Worksheets workshop material, please click here.
To view a copy of the DRIC Public Workshop Flyer, please click here.
#5 Feb 8, 2006: Proposed Plazas w/Preliminary Tie to Bridge / I-75
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this meeting, please click here.
To view the minutes for this meeting, please click here.
#4 Jan. 18, 2006 Work Station "Q and A" and Proposed Plaza Locations
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this meeting, please click here.
To view the minutes for this meeting, please click here.
#3 Jan. 4, 2006: Visions and Presentation of Preliminary Plaza Locations
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Power Point presentation for this meeting, please click here.
Meeting Handout Package (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3)
To view graphics for this meeting, please click on a link below:
Environmental Constraints
Geologic Constraints
Government Land
Key Structures
Land Use
Tall Structures
US Panorama
Utilities
#2 Dec. 21, 2005: Visions/First Step to Plaza Location
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Preliminary Vision Statements gathered from Workshops 1 & 2
please click here.
#1 Dec. 14, 2005: Prouds, Concerns & Visioning Successful and Vibrant Area WITH & WITHOUT a Bridge
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
To view the Report from this meeting, please click here.
August 2005 Scoping Meeting
As part of the early coordination and scoping process for the DRIC study, MDOT conducted a scoping meeting on August 31, 2005. The meeting, which was open to the public, provided the opportunity for federal, state, and local cooperating agencies to review and comment on the scoping document prepared to help guide the study process. The Local Advisory Council, comprised of representatives of community groups and local elected officials, also participated in the meeting.
Scoping Meeting Press Release
Scoping Meeting Transcript
U.S. Local Advisory Council (LAC)
The Local Advisory Council (LAC) is made up of various elected officials, interest groups, and community representatives. The LAC is a representative form of public involvement that relies on delegates who bring the ideas and concerns of their respective groups to the table for discussion, and in turn communicate those discussions back to their groups. The council generally meets on the last Wednesday of each month unless otherwise announced.
LAC Roles and Responsibilities/Application
Current Participants
November 19, 2008 - TBA
October 29, 2008 - TBA
September 24, 2008 - TBA
August 27, 2008 - TBA
July 30, 2008 - TBA
June 25, 2008 - TBA
May 28, 2008 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
April 30, 2008 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Notes
March 26, 2008 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Minutes
February 27, 2008 - Southwestern High School - Map
SPECIAL NOTE: this meeting will include a briefing on the DRIC Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which is expected to become available for public review and comment by February 29, 2008.
Agenda
Minutes
January 30, 2008 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Minutes
December 26, 2007 - Canceled
November 28, 2007 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Presentation - Possible Street Closure and Additions
Presentation - Bridge Conceptual Engineering Report
Minutes
October 24, 2007 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
September 26, 2007 - Southwestern High School - Map
Agenda
Minutes
August 29, 2007 - Delray Recreation Center - Map
Agenda
Minutes
July 25, 2007 - Delray Recreation Center - Map
Agenda
Minutes
Reply Letter to Mr. Joseph Polak - DIBC
June 27, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
May 30, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
April 25, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
March 28, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
February 28, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
January 31, 2007 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
December 27, 2006- Canceled
November 29, 2006 - Southwestern High School
This meeting will be held jointly with the Canadian Community Consultation Group (CCG).
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation
October 25, 2006 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
September 27, 2006 - Southwestern High School
Agenda
Minutes
August 30, 2006
Agenda
Minutes
August 24, 2006 CSS Workshop Presentation (Part 1)
August 24, 2006 CSS Workshop Presentation (Part 2)
August 24, 2006 CSS Workshop Notes
Existing City of Detroit Zoning Map
July 26,2006
Agenda
Minutes
June, 2006
— No Meeting
May 31 , 2006
Agenda
Drilling Presentation
Geotechnical Analysis Information Packet
Minutes
April 26 , 2006
Agenda
Minutes
March 22, 2006 - Joint Meeting with the Canadian Community Consultation Group (CCG)
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
February 22, 2006
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
January 25, 2006
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
November 28, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
October 26, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
September 28, 2005 - Boat Tour with the Canadian Community Consultation Group (CCG).
River Tour of Proposed Plazas and Crossings (29 pages) - 21MB
August 31, 2005
The August 2005 LAC participated with federal, state and local cooperating and coordinated agencies in the DRIC Scoping Meeting. For more information about this meeting, please click here.
July 20, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
June 20, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
May 25, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
April 27, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
March 29, 2005
Agenda
Presentation
Minutes
U.S. Public Meetings
June 20, 2007 - Southwestern High School - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to review the results of the evaluation of alternatives of the proposed interchanges and plazas of the river crossing system. Several interchanges and plazas - not river crossings - will be proposed for elimination from further study. A formal presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m
Flyer
Presentation
Handout
Meeting Summary Book
April 25, 2007 – Southwestern High School – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is for you to ask any questions that you may have pertaining to the drilling that is ongoing.
Flyer
Presentation
March 28, 2007 - Southwestern High School - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Fourth Meeting is to discuss the deep drilling program, now that drilling has begun so that we can update you on what has happened thus far and answer any question that you may have.
Flyer
March 21, 2007 - Southwestern High School - 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Community members are invited to discuss the additional results of the analyses of a possible new bridge between Detroit and Windsor. This includes refined alternative plazas and interchanges, roads connecting the north and south sides of I-75 and alternative master land use plans for Delray.
Flyer
Presentation
Minutes
February 28, 2007 - Southwestern High School - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Detroit River International Crossing deep drilling program, now that drilling has begun.
Flyer
Minutes
January 31, 2007 - Southwestern High School - 4:00 to 7 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the DRIC deep drilling program and offer the opportunity to view the drilling operation in the field.
Flyer
Minutes
January 11, 2007 - Delray Recreation Center - 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Drilling to test for the location of salt cavities will begin in January 2007. Rigs will drill 14 holes to a depth of about 1,500 feet. This work is standard practice and safe. It will take several months to complete and will be done on public and private property for which permission has been granted. MDOT will do all it can to reduce disruptions to the neighborhood.
Flyer
Presentation
Minutes
December 5, 2006 - Southwestern High School 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Community Members are invited to discuss the preiminary results of the analyses of potential impacts that a new bridge, plaza (where tolls are collected) and interchange may have.
Minutes
March 2006 Public Meeting
The community reviewed the work to date and provided their
thoughts on the preliminary location of bridge crossings, plazas and
connections to I-75.
March 29, 2006 Public Meetings flyer
Presentation
March 29 Summary Book
Comparison of plazas C3, C4 and Options 1-5 as of February 2, 2006
December 2005 Public Meetings
Information in the reports presented at the December 2005 public meetings
can be found at Reports/U.S. Reports.
The notes provided below are of the formal presentation made at Detroit River International Crossing Study public meetings held December 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2005.
December 2005 Presentation
December 5, 2005 Meeting notes
December 6, 2005 Meeting notes
December 7, 2005 Meeting notes
December 8, 2005 Meeting notes
June 2005 Public Meetings
The notes provided below are of the formal presentation made at Detroit
River International Crossing and DRIC study public meetings held June
27, 28, 29, and 30, 2005.
June 27, 2005, Meeting Notes
June 28, 2005, Meeting Notes
June 29, 2005, Meeting Notes
June 30, 2005, Meeting Notes
To view comments from the June 27 through June 30, 2005, Public Meetings, click here.
A copy of the presentation shown at these meetings is available here.
To view exhibits shown at these meetings, please click on the links below:
Belle Isle Area Alternatives.pdf
BelleIsleArea - Illustrative Alternatives.pdf
Central Area Alternatives.pdf
CentralArea - Illustrative Alternatives - Part 1.pdf
CentralArea - Illustrative Alternatives - Part 2.pdf
Downriver Area Alternatives.pdf
DownriverArea - Illustrative Alternatives.pdf
Interstate Area Alternatives.pdf
Primary Illustrative Alternatives.pdf
CommentForm-June 05 meeting.pdf
Development of Illustrative Alternatives.pdf
EvalForm-June05.pdf (English)
EvalForm-June05.pdf (Spanish)
Timeline-Milestones.pdf
NEPA Process, and
Schedule
April 2005 Public Meetings
Public meetings were held April 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2005. Written comments received at each meeting follow these notes. All meetings used the same format.
The notes provided below are of the formal presentation made at the core of the Detroit River International Crossing and DRIC study public meetings held April 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2005. Written comments received at each meeting follow these notes. All meetings used the same format.
April 11, 2005, Meeting Notes
April 12, 2005, Meeting Notes
April 13, 2005, Meeting Notes
April 14, 2005, Meeting Notes
To view comments from the April 11 through April 14, 2005, Public Meetings,
click here.
A copy of the presentation shown at these meetings is available here.
To view exhibits shown at these meetings, please click on the links below.
Arch Bridges
Belle Isle Area Obliques
Cable Stay Bridge
Central Area Obliques
Decision Making Schedule
Downriver Obliques
Evaluation Process
NEPA Process
Schedule
Suspension Bridge
Tell Us
Timeline
Belle Isle Aerial
Central Area Aerial
Downriver Aerial
Primary Area Aerial
Development of Illustrative Alternatives
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