Michigan State Transportation Commission

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Michigan State Transportation Commission
Commission overview
Formed 1892 (1892)
Preceding Commission
  • Michigan State Highway Commission
Jurisdiction Michigan transportation programs
Commission executive
Parent department Michigan Department of Transportation
Child Commission
  • Office of Commission Audits
Map
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Footnotes
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The Michigan State Transportation Commission is an agency of the U.S. state of Michigan responsible for making policies for the state's transportation programs.[1][2]

History

Michigan's first State Highway Department was created on July 1, 1905.[3](p3) The department was born out of the Good Roads Movement at the turn of the century. Bicycle enthusiasts as a part of the League of American Wheelmen pushed for better roads and streets. They also wanted to ensure that bicyclists could use these streets and roads free from interference from horsedrawn vehicles. This movement persuaded the Michigan Legislature to form the Michigan State Highway Commission in 1892.[3](p1)

In November 1978, Michigan voters approved Proposal M, which, in addition to allocating gas tax revenues, replaced the Michigan State Highway Commission with the Michigan State Transportation Commission.[4]

Activities

The Michigan State Transportation Commission establishes policy for the Michigan Department of Transportation as they relate to transportation programs, facilities, and developments.[2] The Commission develops and implements comprehensive transportation plans for the state, provides professional and technical assistance, and oversees the administration of state and federal funds allocated for transportation programs in the state.[2]

The Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Commission Audits reports to the Commission, and is charged with conducting and overseeing the Department's auditing activities.[2]

Membership

The Michigan State Transportation Commission is composed of six members, serving three-year terms, appointed by the Governor of Michigan with the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate.[1][2][5] The Constitution of Michigan requires that no more than three members be from the same political party.[2]

Name Hometown Start End
Todd Wyett Charlevoix/Bloomfield Township December 2010 December 21, 2016
Lynn Afendoulis Grand Rapids December 28, 2012 December 21, 2018
Ron Boji Orchard Lake October 17, 2013 December 21, 2017
Michael D. Hayes Midland December 28, 2011 December 21, 2017
George K. Heartwell Newaygo December 22, 2015 December 21, 2018
Charles F. Moser Drummond Island December 2010 December 21, 2016
Chair
Information from MDOT[1]

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