Member Services

SEMCOG’s data services include:

• Timely, community-specific data and information; 
• Cutting-edge mapping;
• Regional and local demographics
• Tools to support master plan development
• Economic development and transportation analysis

Data and Mapping Tools for Effective Planning:

• Community Profiles 
  View current and forecasted data for populations, households, jobs, transportation, and environment/land use data at the regional, county, and community levels. Create customized profiles can be created by grouping communities together to view school districts or legislative districts.
• Interactive Mapping 
  Customize your viewing and downloading of aerial imagery, bridge conditions, wetlands, census and forecast data, demographic emphasis areas, economic trends, nonresidential/residential development projects, tree canopy, trafЃc volumes, and more.
• Master Plan Data and Tools
  provides resources and data to assist communities in Southeast Michigan with developing master plans. It offers access to a variety of datasets, interactive maps, and tools for analyzing population, housing, employment, and land use trends.
• Open Data Portal and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) 
  Access and download data and mapping information to support regional planning and modeling.
• Aerial Imagery and Land Cover 
  Free or discounted access to high-resolution aerial imagery, which is helpful for transportation projects, public works and property assessments, public safety, economic development, environmental planning, and more.
• Location Analysis and Visitation Tool
  SEMCOG’s newly launched economic development and placemaking tool can assist your community with understanding visitation and economic impacts. This tool is powered by Placer AI and provides detailed data analysis for location, visitation, and foot traffic of key places and destinations across the region.
• Master Plan Data and Tools
  SEMCOG has tools and resources to assist your community’s Master Plan development.
• Resources to explore Emerging and Timely Topics
  • Asset Management Coordination
  • Traffic Safety
  • Crash and Road Data
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EV)
  • Flood Risk
  • Wetlands and Tree Canopy
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle
  • Transportation Accessibility to Core Services
  • Water Infrastructure
    

Areas of emphasis for assistance currently include:

Video Services

SEMCOG’s Experience Southeast Michigan video series provides a glimpse of the countless shopping, dining,
cultural, entertainment, and recreational experiences available to Southeast Michigan’s residents and visitors.

Types of Direct Services

Data and mapping services customized for communities to help with grant and plan updates
Tools to support community master plans including maps and interactive dashboards
One-on-one assistance with technical analysis and funding guidance
Scholarship opportunities for grant writing and grant management workshops
Letters of support for State and federal funding requests

Funding and Grants

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
TAP is a competitive grant program that funds projects in several transportation emphasis areas, such as:

• Bicycle and pedestrian safety
• Trails, pathways, and sidewalks
• Environmental mitigation and stormwater management
• Streetscapes and walkable downtowns

Planning Assistance Program
SEMCOG’s Planning Assistance Program provides direct funding for local planning projects that move regional plans and priorities forward, including:

• Transportation and mobility
• Complete streets and corridor safety
• Trails and greenways
• Stormwater management
• Placemaking and active transportation

Targeted Initiatives
To support implementation of Southeast Michigan’s regional plans and maximize coordination with budgeted priorities of the State of Michigan and federal partners, SEMCOG administers funding programs for:

• Transportation safety audits and planning
• Local road condition data collection
• Green infrastructure implementation
• Carbon reduction and transportation congestion mitigation

An Advocate in Lansing and Washington

As the advocate for Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington, D.C., SEMCOG ampliЃes the voice of local government. SEMCOG regularly engages with State and federal partners, providing assistance in addressing challenges and making connections for local governments to discuss with these agencies.

State Legislative Tracking Dockets

SEMCOG tracks all introduced state legislation impacting policy priorities in the current Legislative Policy Platform.

Priority Areas:

• Infrastructure
• Communities
• Economy and Workforce
• Natural Assets

SEMCOG Universities (SEM-U)
SEMCOG Universities offer free training and collaboration on a variety of topics of interest to elected leaders and government staff. Topics include SEMCOG 101, Main Street Revitalization and Placemaking, and Adopting a Culture of Safety.

Member Meetups
Member meetups invite SEMCOG members to explore and learn about innovative developments in the region. Recent member meetups include the Joe Louis Greenway, Downtown Howell, and The River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe.

Member Outreach Meetings
Annual member outreach meetings provide an opportunity for SEMCOG staff and leadership to
visit each county. Members learn about SEMCOG resources, current initiatives, and legislative issues.

Peer Group Committees
Bring together peer communities to connect and provide a space for collaboration and sharing of opportunities, challenges, and successes.

SEMCOG Public Education Campaigns Materials are free and available semi-annually

One Water
The One Water campaign offers resources and outreach materials designed to raise awareness about protecting and enhancing water quality.

Safe Streets
The Safe Streets initiative promote safety by sharing safety tools and literature with SEMCOG communities and spreading educational media products.

SEMCOG Leadership Opportunities

All SEMCOG policy decisions are made by local elected leaders, ensuring that regional policies reЄect the interests of member communities.

Members serve on one or both of SEMCOG’s policy-making bodies —the General Assembly and the Executive Committee. These bodies act on recommendations developed through SEMCOG’s various engagement methods, including standing committees and taskforces.

SEMCOG engages regional stakeholders from local governments, the business community, and other special-interest and citizen groups.

Members are encouraged to join a leadership committee, or a standing committee or task force to enrich their membership experience and make an impact.

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
1001 Woodward Ave.,
Suite 1400
Detroit, MI 48226