Eleven Michigan counties to see improvements
with Transportation Enhancement Grants

 August 24, 2010 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today that the state is awarding $10,268,714 in federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) grants to fund a variety of projects in 11 Michigan counties from the tip of the Upper Peninsula, along the "Sunrise Side" of the state, and down to Detroit. The grants are being coupled with $4,551,283 in matching funds from state, local and private sources for a total investment of $14,819,997. The grants will support 88 miles of nonmotorized trail improvements, 4 miles of roadway streetscape, improvements to three turn-outs and a roadside park on Lake Superior and the water quality along M-24 in the thumb, as well as information technology (IT) improvements that will make it more efficient for state and local agencies to work together on projects involving cultural resources.

 

Congratulations to ALL Shelter+ Challenge Participants!

 

The first 2010 Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge - together with Petfinder.com was a great success, thanks to all of you who participated. Your excitement showed; over 5.2 million votes were cast for more than 12,000 amazing animal rescue groups.

Congratulations to our 85 prize winners, and thank you for rescuing animals in need!

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