SEMCOG is eager to provide more information about its programs, projects, services, and data about Southeast Michigan. To learn more about SEMCOG, send along comments and concerns, or request media materials, please contact Trevor Layton at (313) 580-6195.
Subscribe to public noticesRegional Update
Regional Update is a bi-weekly publication to support local government effectiveness and regional progress in Southeast Michigan.
Subscribe to Regional Update- September 23, 2025
- September 9, 2025
- August 26, 2025
- August 12, 2025
- July 29, 2025
- July 15, 2025
- July 1, 2025
- June 24, 2025
- June 10, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- April 29, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- April 2, 2025
- March 18, 2025
- March 4, 2025
- February 18, 2025
- February 4, 2025
- January 21, 2025
- January 7, 2025
- December 17, 2024
- December 3, 2024
- November 20, 2024
- November 5, 2024
- October 22, 2024
- October 8, 2024
- September 24, 2024
- September 10, 2024
- August 27, 2024
- August 13, 2024
- July 30, 2024
- July 16, 2024
- July 3, 2024
- June 18, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- April 9, 2024
- March 26, 2024
- March 12, 2024
- February 27, 2024
- February 13, 2024
- January 30, 2024
- January 16, 2024
- January 2, 2024
2025 News Release
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
2023 News Release
December
November
- 29 – Annual crash stats report: increase in severe traffic crashes persists since pandemic
- 1 – Public Notice: Amendment to FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
September
- 19 – Health Climate Task Force Launches on October 2
- 13 – SEMCOG invites public comment on a special General Program Accounts Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
August
- 22 – 150 Southeast Michigan local officials gathered to ride, drive, and discuss electric vehicle (EV) fleets
- 18 – SEMCOG announces $2 million in funding awards for walking and biking projects in Southeast Michigan
- 15 – SEMCOG Adopts Strategic Framework, launches dashboard for GREEN Initiative
- 15 – Advisory: Over 170 local officials to test drive and discuss electric vehicle (EV) technologies this Thursday
- 2 – SEMCOG invites public comment on a special General Program Accounts (GPA) amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
July
- 27 – SEMCOG announces over $500,000 in funding awards for 2024 Planning Assistance Program
- 27 – Friday, July 28 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 26 – Thursday, July 27 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 24 – Southeast Michigan Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, July 25
- 16 – Southeast Michigan Air Quality Alert for Monday, July 17
- 15 – Air Quality Alert for Sunday, July 16 in Southeast Michigan
- 5 – Input sessions: Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
- 9 – Monday, July 10 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 4 – Wednesday, July 5 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 3 – Tuesday, July 4 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
June
- 30 – Air Quality Alert and Ozone Action Day called for Saturday, July 1
- 29 – Air Quality Alert and Ozone Action Day called for Friday, June 30
- 28 – SEMCOG Adopts Transportation Safety Plan
- 28 – Southeast Michigan Air Quality Alert continues through Thursday, June 29
- 27 – Southeast Michigan Air Quality Alert in Effect for Wednesday, June 28
- 26 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
- 26 – Southeast Michigan Air Quality Alert in Effect for Tuesday, June 27
- 23 – City of Oak Park recognized with SEMCOG’s 2023 Regional Showcase Award
- 22 – SEMCOG Honors Regional Ambassadors Eric Sabree, Claude Molinari
- 21 – SEMCOG General Assembly meets tomorrow, June 22
- 20 – Wednesday, June 21 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 9 – SEMCOG Secures Economic Development District Status for Southeast Michigan
- 9 – All of Friday, June 9 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan
- 8 – Friday, June 9 is an Ozone Action Day for Southeast Michigan through noon
- 7 – Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8 are Ozone Action Days
May
- 31 – Thursday is the fourth Ozone Action day of the season
- 30 – Wednesday, May 31 is the third Ozone Action day of the season
- 30 – Tuesday, May 30 is the second Ozone Action day of the season
- 23 – Public Notice: SEMCOG invites input on the Southeast Michigan Transportation Safety Plan
- 9 – $900,000 in funding awarded for Southeast Michigan green infrastructure projects
- 5 – SEMCOG, Southeast Michigan Communities Remind All to Walk.Bike.Drive. Safe!
April
- 27 – SEMCOG Executive Committee meets tomorrow, April 28
- 21 – Southeast Michigan GREEN Summit on April 27
- 19 – SEMCOG Adopts Water Infrastructure Policies, Actions, and Planning Guide
- 14 – SEMCOG invites input on Public Participation Plan
- 13 – Friday is the first Ozone Action day of the season
- 10 – SEMCOG releases economic and demographic forecast for Southeast Michigan through 2050
- 7 – 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Visioning Sessions
- 4 – SEMCOG announces 2023 Taubman Fellows
March
- 29 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
- 24 – SEMCOG announces $500,000 available in funding awards for 2024 Planning Assistance Program
- 23 – SEMCOG General Assembly meets March 23
- 22 – SEMCOG awards over $29 million for transportation projects to improve air quality
- 20 – SEMCOG announces $5.6 million in funding awards for walking and biking projects in Southeast Michigan
February
- 23 – SEMCOG Executive Committee meets on February 24 at downtown Detroit office
- 17 – SEMCOG invites public comment on regional policies and actions for water infrastructure
- 13 – SEMCOG invites public comment on the 2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary
- 8 – SEMCOG invites public comment on an addition to the February 2023 Special Amendment
- 2 – SEMCOG invites public comment on a special amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
January
SEMCOG Logo Usage
The SEMCOG logo should be used with the full agency name on all materials. Below are two versions of the logo with the agency name supplied under the logo. There is also a version of the logo without text, so that the agency name can be added within the layout, as that often ensures crisper looking text (text under logo should read “Southeast Michigan Council of Governments”). Right-click on any of the logos, choose “Save Picture As” to download the print quality logo.
Please contact the Information Center if you have any questions regarding SEMCOG logo use.