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Regional Update is a bi-weekly publication to support local government effectiveness and regional progress in Southeast Michigan. You can subscribe by logging into your SEMCOG profile and selecting Regional Update in the Mailing Lists section.
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2026 News Release
July
- 21 – SEMCOG announces over $500,000 in funding awards for FY2027 Planning Assistance Program
- 19 – Air Quality Advisory Issued for Fine Particulate Matter for Monday, July 20 in Southeast Michigan
- 18 – Air Quality Advisory Issued for Fine Particulate Matter for Sunday, July 19 in Southeast Michigan; Saturday’s Air Quality Alert Lifted
- 17 – Air Quality Alert Extended for Fine Particulate Matter for Saturday, July 18 in Southeast Michigan
- 16 – Air Quality Alert Extended for Fine Particulate Matter for Friday, July 17 in Southeast Michigan
- 15 – Air Quality Alert Extended for Fine Particulate Matter for Thursday, July 16 in Southeast Michigan
- 14 – Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulate Matter Declared for Wednesday, July 15 in Southeast Michigan
- 7 – Regional Flooding Task Force Seeks Community Input
June
- 29 – Air Quality Alert for Ozone Declared for Monday, June 29 in Southeast Michigan
- 26 – SEMCOG Honors Regional Ambassador
- 26 – Monroe County recognized with SEMCOG’s 2026 Regional Showcase Award
- 26 – SEMCOG General Assembly elects 2026-2027 leadership
May
April
- 27 – May Commuter Challenge Aims to Improve Air Quality, Reduce Single-Occupancy Vehicles on Southeast Michigan Roads
- 6 – Evaluating Shared Prosperity in Southeast Michigan
- 1 – SEMCOG Adopts Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southeast Michigan
March
- 25- SEMCOG announces 2026 Taubman Fellows
- 5 – Local Officials Support MI Home Program, Recently Introduced in the Legislature
February
- 24 – Over 100 Local Officials Gather in Defense of Local Decision-Making
- 17 – Public Notice: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- 15 – Air Quality Advisory through Noon, Monday February 16
- 13 – SEMCOG invites public comment on the 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary
- 12 – SEMCOG Adopts Healthy Climate Plan for Southeast Michigan
- 11 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan and the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
January
- 28 – SEMCOG invites public comment on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Work Program
- 15 – SEMCOG Reports on Analysis of Transportation Access to Core Services
- 7 – SEMCOG Announces $12.1 Million in Funding for Active Transportation Projects in Southeast Michigan
- 7 – Cost of Living and Affordability Concerns Weigh on Economic Confidence While Family Ties Keep People in Southeast Michigan
2025 News Release
December
November
October
- 24 – Regional stats show decrease in overall traffic crashes but continued challenges in crash severity
August
- 27 – SEMCOG and Southfield Celebrate $1,094,801 in Funding for 9 Mile Pathway Connection
- 26 – Local, County, State Officials Cut Ribbon on Drinking Water Monitoring Program
- 7 – SEMCOG and Orion Township Celebrate $825,948 in Funding for Maybee Road Sidewalk and Boardwalk
- 4 – Air Quality Advisory Extended through Tuesday, August 5 in Southeast Michigan
- 3 – Air Quality Advisory Extended through Monday, August 4 in Southeast Michigan
- 2 – Air Quality Advisory Extended through Sunday, August 3 in Southeast Michigan
- 1 – SEMCOG and Monroe Celebrate $861,832 in Funding for Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, and more
July
- 31 – Air Quality Advisory Extended through Saturday, August 2 in Southeast Michigan
- 30 – Air Quality Advisory Declared for Wednesday and Thursday, July 30-31 in Southeast Michigan
- 25 – SEMCOG, Washington Township Celebrate $706,355 in Funding for Sidewalk Implementation
- 25 – SEMCOG, Canton Township Celebrate $908,626 in Funding for School Zone Pedestrian Safety Project
- 22 – SEMCOG, Wyandotte Celebrate $1,258,768 in Funding for Sidewalk Improvements
- 17 – SEMCOG, Van Buren Township Celebrate $1,794,428 in Funding for Enhancements to Tyler Road
- 14 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Tuesday, July 15 in Southeast Michigan
- 13 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Extended through All of Monday, July 14 in Southeast Michigan
- 12 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Sunday, July 13 through at least noon on Monday, July 14 in Southeast Michigan
- 11 – SEMCOG announces over $490,000 in funding awards for FY2026 Planning Assistance Program
- 4 – Air Quality Advisory for Saturday, July 5
- 3 – Air Quality Advisory for July 4, 2025
June
- 26 – SEMCOG announces $11.6 million in funding for active transportation projects in Southeast Michigan
- 18 – SEMCOG General Assembly elects 2025-2026 officers
- 17 – Safe Streets Southeast Michigan Campaign Video Wins Telly and Michigan Emmy Awards
- 16 – City of Dearborn recognized with SEMCOG’s 2025 Regional Showcase Award
- 16 – SEMCOG Honors Regional Ambassadors: Chris Barnett and Kathleen Lomako
- 10 – SEMCOG invites public comment on its Public Participation Plan and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
- 6 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Extended through all of Friday, June 6 in Southeast Michigan
- 5 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Thursday, June 5 until 12 p.m. on Friday, June 6 in Southeast Michigan
May
- 30 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Friday, May 30 until 6 a.m. Saturday, May 31 in Southeast Michigan
- 2 – May Commuter Challenge Aims to Improve Air Quality, Reduce Single-Occupancy Vehicles on Roads
April
March
February
- 19 – SEMCOG invites public comment on the 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary
- 3 – In Special Election, SEMCOG Executive Committee Elects Two New Vice Chairpersons
January
2024 News Release
December
- 12 – Regional stats show increase in traffic crashes but drop in speeding-related crashes and fatalities
November
- 22 – SEMCOG Awards $162,970 to the City of Ypsilanti for Harriet Street Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements
- 14 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
- 13 – Gwen Markham, Oakland County Commissioner, Begins Term as SEMCOG Chairperson
October
- 30 – SEMCOG Awards $130,571 to the City of Chelsea for Sidewalk Improvements
- 21 – Road Safety Audit Program Call for Projects
- 15 – This fall, be a champion for transportation safety
- 2 – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement and Carbon Reduction Programs Call For Projects
September
July
- 26 – William Miller, Oakland County Commissioner, Appointed Chairperson of Transportation Coordinating Council
- 25 – SEMCOG Secures Funding for Southeast Michigan Water Quality Monitoring
- 16 – SEMCOG announces over $480,000 in funding awards for 2025 Planning Assistance Program
- 12 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Saturday, July 13 in Southeast Michigan
- 2 – 2050 Regional Transportation Plan adopted
- 2 – SEMCOG Honors Regional Ambassadors
- 2 – Historical Population and Employment Report, Southeast Michigan
- 2 – SEMCOG General Assembly elects 2024-2025 leadership; Pittsfield Township Supervisor Mandy Grewal to serve as Chairperson.
- 1 – Wayne County recognized with SEMCOG’s 2024 Regional Showcase Award
June
- 20 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Friday, June 21 in Southeast Michigan
- 19 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Thursday, June 20 in Southeast Michigan
- 18 – Evaluating Shared Prosperity in Southeast Michigan from 2018-2022
- 16 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Monday, June 17 in Southeast Michigan
- 15 – Air Quality Advisory (AQI Orange) Declared for Sunday, June 16 in Southeast Michigan
May
- 17 – Air Quality Advisory Declared for Saturday, May 18 in Southeast Michigan
- 2 – SEMCOG announces $4.4 million in funding awards for walking and biking projects in Southeast Michigan
April
- 30 – Recreational Vehicles in Southeast Michigan, 2023
- 29 – Residential Construction in Southeast Michigan, 2023
- 22 – SEMCOG invites input on the Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan
- 18 – SEMCOG announces 8 grant awards for Road Safety Audits (RSA)
- 11 – SEMCOG Awarded $900,000 under Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT) .
- 11 – SEMCOG invites public comment on FY 23/26 TIP Amendment 24-2 (Full)
March
- 27 – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards SEMCOG $4.2 million to develop and implement a Green Infrastructure subaward program for underserved communities in Southeast Michigan
- 25 – SEMCOG General Assembly elects Washtenaw Community College Trustee Diana McKnight-Morton as Vice Chairperson
- 8 – SEMCOG Executive Director Amy O’Leary Testifies before House T&I Committee on DOT Discretionary Grants
- 1 – Southeast Michigan Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) adopted by SEMCOG Executive Committee
February
- 8 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
- 7 – $700,000 in Grant Awards from Erb Family Foundation for green infrastructure in Southeast Michigan
- 5 – Road Safety Audit Program Call for Projects
January
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