Eaton County Road Commission Funding Roads & Bridges

TRANSPORTAION ECONOMIC FUND
BRINGS HOME THE DOLLARS

The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) includes state dollars authorized by the TEDF Act and is administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The ECRC applies for TEDF assistance for three types of projects:

+ Projects related to economic development opportunities in target industries such as agriculture or food processing, tourism, forestry, high-technology research, manufacturing or specified office centers.

+ Improvements to expand the all-season road network and avoid disruptions resulting from seasonal weight restrictions.

+ Improvements to upgrade roads that are rural-urban links improving safety and all-season capabilities on routes with heavy commercial traffic.

Twenty percent of a given TEDF project's cost must come from local monies.

STATE AND FEDERAL DOLLAR
FUND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

County road commissions, cities and villages receive state and federal monies to help fund the replacement of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges that cannot safely carry traffic. The funds are limited and awarded on a statewide competitive basis.

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT
HELPS INCREASE FUNDING

Some federal road funding is provided under the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). These dollars are awarded on a competitive basis and local road commissions must provide matching funds to cover 20 percent of the actual construction costs.

TOWNSHIP MATCH MONIES

Each year townships may apply to ECRC for participation funds covering local road maintenance, construction or special assessment projects. These funds are based on township population and miles of local road.

To receive these dollars, a township must provide matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. This match money can come from the township's own funds, a special road millage or unique private/public contributions.

The ECRC annually sets the total amount of participation funds. Other countywide funding options include: county millages, vehicle registration fees and fuel taxes.

Questions regarding road or bridge funding can be answered by calling the ECRC at 1-877-883-2866 or visiting the office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Summer Hours: May 22 - August 31, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST Monday - Thursday.) A See the Contact Us portion of this Web site for more information.

Residents are encouraged to attend any hearings or informational meetings on road and bridge projects in their area. It's a great opportunity to meet ECRC staff, get project updates and discuss concerns.