Vehicle crashes in Southeast Michigan rose from 2021 to 2021, according to the latest annual report put out by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.

TheRide competed against other regional transit agencies that submitted projects designed to help with carbon reduction.

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments has awarded more than $2.8 million to four projects expected to improve mobility.

LANSING, Mich. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is sharing data and tips to encourage safe behaviors as weather warms and COVID-19 restrictions begin lifting. The combination of higher vehicle speeds and more vulnerable road users is potentially dangerous, and crash severity has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is important that we also promote safety by driving at posted speeds and taking care when we enjoy walking, biking, jogging, and other activities, said Lomako. Bicycle trips have increased by more than 110 percent, while walking/running trips have increased by more than 130 percent. The number of individuals walking/running and biking has increased by nearly 80 percent.

Published: March 22, 2020, 11:40 am Updated: March 22, 2020, 11:51 amDETROIT – A dozen walking and biking projects in southeastern Michigan will share $6.5 million in funding. The southeast Michigan Council of Governments says funding will come from the Transportation Alternatives Program. Projects include more than $1 million for a greenway shared-use trail in Washtenaw County’s Pittsfield Township and $1 million for an Island Lake State Recreation Area trail connection in Livingston County’s Green Oak Township. The council supports coordinated local planning with technical, data and intergovernmental resources. It serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has declared Saturday, July 20 an Ozone Action day in Southeast Michigan. DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has declared Saturday, July 20 an Ozone Action day in Southeast Michigan. A cold front on Saturday night will end the threat of high ozone concentrations heading into next week. It is always important that local governments, businesses, and the general public do what they can to voluntarily lower pollutant emissions on Ozone Action days when high levels of ozone are expected. Learn more about Southeast Michigan Commuter Connect.

Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesHow serious would you rate the following driving issues: distracted driving, disregarding road rules and passing bicyclists? These are the questions the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition are including in a survey to better understand travel behaviors and to evaluate Southeast Michigan's traffic safety education campaign "Walk.Bike.Drive.Safe." "While engineering and enforcement are key aspects of enhancing traffic safety, education also plays an important role," said Kathleen Lomako, SEMCOG executive director. "We work with local governments and other partners to evaluate public understanding of safety issues and educate residents on important safety behaviors." Individuals throughout the SEMCOG region are asked to take the survey which includes questions about residents' knowledge of the "Walk.Bike.Drive.Safe" campaign messages, their personal experiences and their highest rated safety issues.

Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesHow serious would you rate the following driving issues: distracted driving, disregarding road rules and passing bicyclists? These are the questions the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition are including in a survey to better understand travel behaviors and to evaluate Southeast Michigan's traffic safety education campaign "Walk.Bike.Drive.Safe." "While engineering and enforcement are key aspects of enhancing traffic safety, education also plays an important role," said Kathleen Lomako, SEMCOG executive director. "We work with local governments and other partners to evaluate public understanding of safety issues and educate residents on important safety behaviors." Individuals throughout the SEMCOG region are asked to take the survey which includes questions about residents' knowledge of the "Walk.Bike.Drive.Safe" campaign messages, their personal experiences and their highest rated safety issues.

In a new report released by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, pedestrian crashes are on the rise but traffic crashes and injuries are decreasing. According to the report, traffic crashes and injuries have been decreasing from 2016-2018. The report also said, bicycle crashes and injuries are down to a 10-year low. "With warmer weather providing more opportunities for people to be mobile and enjoy the outdoors, pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic is expected to increase. campaign, which is to bring safety awareness to those who walk, bike and drive.