June 03, 2007

Economic Impact Analysis of the Michigan Transportation Investment Packages



The primary focus of this report is to evaluate the economic impacts and implications arising from the transportation investment packages outlined in the Michigan Transportation Plan. The Michigan Department of Transportation used the REMI model to evaluate each investment package and compare it against the zero-investment baseline scenario at the statewide and regional levels. The report concluded that this transportation plan would improve travel inefficiencies, improve Michigan’s economic vitality, present positive returns of public investments, improve border crossing and aviation, and increase regional economic opportunity.

Wilbur Smith Associates – MDOT State Long-Range Transporation Plan 2005-2030: Economic Impact Analysis of the Michigan Transportation Investment Packages [full PDF]