UMBS Course Offers Great Urban Design Ideas

Above are hand sketches of more design ideas from the UMBS Sustainable Urban Design with Nature Course that I attended earlier this year.  Thank you to the creator of these images for sharing your amazing talent with Rogers City as a free gift. 

You see a picture of the Sharrow (share right-of-way) symbol and dedicated bike lane.  Also, you can see how street trees can be watered naturally from street storm water drainage.  These concepts will help build a more enduring community.  Special thanks to Doug Farr for his "green" inspiration.

MDOT Information--State Rail Plan

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun developing the Michigan State Rail Plan. The plan will set forth the state’s policy for both passenger and freight rail and it will identify long-range strategies that will serve as the basis for future federal and state rail investments in Michigan.

MDOT is holding a series of public meetings across the state to give interested persons and organizations an opportunity to provide early input into the plan. The open- house-style meetings will give you an opportunity to review issues and opportunities, ask MDOT staff questions, and provide input.
The following meetings will be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stop by anytime!

The nearest location for a meeting is at Traverse City on September 22, 2010:

Michigan Works! Service Center

1209 S. Garfield Avenue

enter on south side of building

Other locations and dates are planned.  For more information or special accommodations contact Bob Parsons, MDOT Public Participation Coordinator, email: parsonsb@michigan.gov
or phone: 517-373-9534

MDOT has set up www.michigan.gov/mirailplan to give all interested residents
the opportunity to stay informed about the plan. Information presented at the public meetings will be posted on the Web page. You may also submit your comments directly on the Web page:
www.michigan.gov/mirailplan
 
Mark Slown's comment:  A State of Michigan rail system is vital to future economic development.  The rail line needs to bring tourists and freight to Rogers City and other coastal locations.  Please let MDOT know how important this project is for our economic future.  Thank you.

MDOT Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010


CONTACT: Bob Felt, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-731-5090, feltb@michigan.gov

COUNTIES: Presque Isle

HIGHWAYS: US-23
CLOSEST CITIES: Rogers City

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: September 2010

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: November 2010

PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will upgrade the existing signal
at US-23 Business Route (3rd Street) at the north junction of US-23 in Presque Isle County.

TRAFFIC: Traffic will be maintained with intermittent lane and shoulder closures.

For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive.

Sacred Rock

Rogers City has many interesting historical features.  Along the shores of Lake Huron native American Indians dwelt long before the Europeans came to explore.  Legend has it that this rock was sacred to the local tribes.  It certainly has a unique and picturesque beauty all its own.  You can learn more about Sacred Rock, local Indian tribes, and other facinating details of local history at the Presque Isle County Historical museum in Rogers City, or visit the museum's website at http://www.thebradleyhouse.org/