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target="_blank">Spanish</a> | <a href="pdf/ArabicCoverPage.pdf" target="_blank">Arabic</a> | <a href="detroitriver_fre/">French</a></td> </tr> </table> <img alt="" border="0" height="20" src="images/head_welcome.gif" width="567"/> <div class="feature"> On June 15, 2012, Prime Minister Harper and Michigan Governor Snyder announced the signing of an agreement for a new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. <ul> <li> <a href="http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?category=1&featureId=6&pageId=26&id=4864" target="_blank">Prime Minister's New Release</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=4865" target="_blank">Backgrounder</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577-280608--,00.html" target="_blank">Governor's News Release</a> </li> <li> <a href="crossing-agreement.html" target="_blank">Crossing Agreement</a> </li> </ul> </div> In January 2004, the Partnership produced a final Planning/Need and Feasibility (P/NF) Study Report, identifying a long-term strategy to meet the needs of the transportation network serving the border between Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario. To read about this stage of the project, please <a href="previous.html">click here.</a> In May 2004, in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, MTO prepared and submitted an Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference (TOR) to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for review and approval. The TOR was approved by the Minister on September 17, 2004. To read about this stage of the project please <a href="previous.html">click here.</a> The Partnership has received approvals under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. On the U.S. side, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Record of Decision approving the U.S. portion of the new Detroit-Windsor border crossing system over the Detroit River. The Record of Decision is the last step under the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gain project approval. This web site has been developed to provide project-related information for the Detroit River International Crossing Project. The Canada-U.S.-Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership (the Partnership) consists of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Transport Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The documents posted on this site can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader; click on the link below to download the current version of this software: • <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html" target="_blank">Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> </td> <td><img src="images/clear.gif" width="20"/></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text" width="750"> <tr> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/spacer_left.gif" width="10"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/homehead_proj.gif" width="233"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/spacer_mid1.gif" width="25"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/homehead_contact.gif" width="220"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/spacer_mid2.gif" width="25"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/homehead_news.gif" width="227"/></td> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="47" src="images/spacer_right.gif" width="10"/></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="text" width="750"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10"><img src="images/clear.gif" width="10"/></td> <td valign="top" width="240"> <div class="scroll"> To view the current list of meetings and events , and to view copies of recent presentations and handout material, please visit the <a href="meetings_canada.html">Canadian Meetings & Events Page</a> or the <a href="meetings_us.html">U.S. Meetings & Events Page</a>. Click on the image below to view the EA Key Study Activities Checklist. <a href="schedule.html"><img alt="" border="0" height="154" src="images/home-schedule-page-image.jpg" width="205"/></a> </div></td> <td valign="top" width="14"> </td> <td valign="top" width="254"> Persons interested in this project are encouraged to <a href="contactus.html">contact us.</a> A list of the <a href="media.html">media contacts</a> for this project is available.</td> <td valign="top" width="14"> </td> <td valign="top" width="248"><div class="scroll"> November 7, 2012 - Statement from the Minister of Transport on the defeat of Michigan proposition 6. <ul> <li> <a href="pdf/DRIC_Statement (Proposition_6)_E.doc" target="_blank">English</a> </li> <li> <a href="pdf/DRIC_Statement (Proposition_6)_F.doc" target="_blank">Français</a> </li> </ul> June 15, 2012 - Prime Minister Harper and Michigan Governor Snyder announced the signing of an agreement for a new publicly-owned bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. <ul> <li> <a href="http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?category=1&featureId=6&pageId=26&id=4864" target="_blank">Prime Minister's New Release</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=4865" target="_blank">Backgrounder</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577-280608--,00.html" target="_blank">Governor's News Release</a> </li> <li> <a href="crossing-agreement.html" target="_blank">Crossing Agreement</a> </li> </ul> August 30, 2011 - <a href="pdf/8-30-11/Permit_AY-C-004-11_redacted.pdf" target="_blank">Permit issued to MTO under Clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007</a> August 24, 2011 - <a href="pdf/8-24-11/Permit_AY-D-001-11_redacted.pdf" target="_blank">Permit issued to MTO under Clause 17(2)(d) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007</a> June 16, 2010 TRAFFIC & TOLL REVENUE STUDY (FULL REPORT) <a href="pdf/6-16-10/DRIC Comprehensive TR Study Draft Final Report May 2010 on.pdf" target="_blank">Preliminary Results of the Comprehensive Traffic and Toll Revenue Study for the DRIC Project Forecast Refresh and Update - May 2010</a> <a href="pdf/6-16-10/Report Summary_06_14_10_Condensed v2.pdf" target="_blank">Brief Three Page Summary of Report</a> <a href="pdf/6-16-10/DRIC Appendices_Draft_Final_May 2010two-sided.pdf" target="_blank">Appendices</a> Letter to Michigan Legislature relaying the report (<a href="pdf/6-16-10/2010-06-16HouseTemplateLetter.pdf" target="_blank">House Template</a>) (<a href="pdf/6-16-10/2010-06-16SenateTemplateLetter.pdf" target="_blank">Senate Template</a>) (<a href="pdf/6-16-10/HouseandSenateLetterRecipients.pdf" target="_blank">List of Recipients for both letters</a>) May 27, 2010 - <a href="pdf/2010-05-28TCBackgrounderforMILegreDRICFinancialArrangementsUnderaP3.pdf" target="_blank">Backgrounder: Detroit River International Crossing Financial Arrangements under a Public-Private Partnership (P3)</a> Prepared by Transport Canada and Michigan Department of Transportation, this document answers questions raised by Representatives and Senators of the Michigan Legislature concerning the proposed public-private partnership arrangement for the new Detroit River International Crossing project and the financial liability this could pose for Michigan in the future. It explains the proposed P3 arrangement and how financial risks would be allocated, and addresses the issue of whether anticipated toll revenues could cover future costs, and demonstrates that Michigan would not be liable for any costs for the DRIC project. May 20, 2010 - <a href="pdf/2010-05-20_CVMA_News_Release.pdf" target="_blank">CVMA Press Release: Vehicle Manufacturers Urge Governments to Secure Detroit River International Crossing Without Delay</a> April 29, 2010 -- MDOT's Report to the Michigan House Transportation Committee, pursuant to Public Act 116 of 2009, Section 384. Part 1: <a href="pdf/4-29-10/1-2010-04-29.DRIC.Report.to.Legislature.Cover.Letter.to.Legislature.pdf" target="_blank">Cover letter to Legislature</a> Part 2: <a href="pdf/4-29-10/2-2010-04-29.DRIC.Report.to.Legislature.with.Appendices.A.&.D.pdf" target="_blank">Report to Legislature with Appendices A & D</a> Part 3: <a href="pdf/4-29-10/3-2010-04-29.DRIC.Report.to.Legislature.Appendix.B.pdf" target="_blank">Report to Legislature - Appendix B</a> (Feb. 2010 Traffic-only Summary / Traffic & Toll Revenue Study) Part 4: <a href="pdf/4-29-10/4-2010-04-29.DRIC.Report.to.Legislature.Appendix.C.pdf" target="_blank">Report to Legislature - Appendix C</a> <a href="pdf/DRIC Appendices_Draft_Final_February 2009_cv.pdf" target="_blank">(Feb. 2010 Traffic-only Summary / Traffic & Toll Revenue Study - Appendices A through E)</a> Part 5: <a href="pdf/4-29-10/5-2010-04-29-DRIC.Report.to.Legislature-Director's.Presentation.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation by MDOT Director Kirk Steudle</a> Part 6: <a href="pdf/2010-04-29DRICReportLegislature-SubmittedProposals.pdf" target="_blank">Proposals</a> submitted in response to <a href="news.asp#jan272010">RFPOI issued on January 27, 2010</a> <a href="pdf/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeMtg-FinalMinutes.pdf" target="_blank">Final Minutes of the April 29, 2010 House Transportation Committee Meeting</a> Additional testimony submitted at the April 29, 2010 House Transportation Committee Meeting <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-DetroitRegionalChamber-SarahHubbard.pdf" target="_blank">Sarah Hubbard, Detroit Regional Chamber </a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-ChryslerGroupLLC-WilliamCook.pdf" target="_blank">William Cook, Chrysler Group LLC</a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-CityofDetroit-MayorBing.pdf" target="_blank">City of Detroit, Mayor Dave Bing</a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-FordMotorCo-WilliamStorves.pdf" target="_blank">William Storves, Ford Motor Co.</a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-RepOpsommer.pdf" target="_blank">State Representative Paul Opsommer</a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-DelrayExistingConditions.pdf" target="_blank">Existing Conditions in Delray Graphic</a> <a href="pdf/4-29-10-house/2010-04-29HouseTransportationCommitteeTestimony-MinisterBairdLettertoGovGranholmreFundingAssistance.pdf" target="_blank">Letter, Minister Baird to Governor Granholm</a> March 9, 2010 <a href="pdf/2010-03-09DRICRFPOIQAs.pdf" target="_blank">Questions (with answers) received in response to MDOT's RFPOI posting</a> February 24, 2010 <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1gw4kjakurhwjynfd3b5xpus))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectName=2009-HB-4961" target="_blank">Pending Michigan Legislation on Public-Private Partnerships - House Bill 4961</a> February 17, 2010 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today released traffic information from a study prepared at the request of the Michigan Legislature. MDOT says findings from the new study reaffirm: <div style="padding-left:10px; color: #1b3d7c">• the need for an additional border crossing in the Detroit-Windsor corridor despite the current economic downturn;</div> <div style="padding-left:10px; color: #1b3d7c">• traffic projections developed as part of the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS);</div> <div style="padding-left:10px; color: #1b3d7c">• the strong bi-national commitment to construct a new publicly owned border crossing that will provide end-to-end connectivity and redundancy for the existing crossings.</div> <a href="pdf/2-2010/MDOT findings of new Detroit River International Crossing DRI.pdf" target="_blank">MDOT News Release</a> <a href="pdf/2-2010/2010-02-16-RelatedTable-MDOTNewsRelease-DRICTrafficStudy.pdf" target="_blank">MDOT News Release (Related Table)</a> <a href="pdf/2-2010/2010-02-17-QAforDRICTrafficStudyRelease.pdf" target="_blank">Q&A for the Traffic Study Release </a> <a href="pdf/2-2010/DRIC Comprehensive TR Study Draft Final Report February 2010 two-sided.pdf" target="_blank">Preliminary Results of the Comprehensive Traffic and Toll Revenue Study for the DRIC Project Forecast Refresh and Update - Traffic-Only Summary - February 2010</a> <a href="pdf/DRIC Appendices_Draft_Final_February 2009_cv.pdf" target="_blank">Appendices</a> January 27, 2010 - MDOT issues a Request for Proposal of Interest for the development of the DRIC Project under one or more Public-Private Partnerships The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Transport Canada (TC) are pleased to present a <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_RFP_DRIC_RFPOI_posted_308737_7.pdf" style="font-weight: bold" target="_blank">Request for Proposal of Interest (RFPOI)</a> to individual firms or teams with experience in developing and/or financing large transportation infrastructure projects either in North America or internationally and that are interested in the development of the Detroit River International Crossing Project under one or more public-private partnerships. Individual firms or teams interested in responding to this request (Respondents) are invited, on a non-binding basis, to express their interest in the project. <a href="pdf/2010-01-27MDOTPRforDRICRFPOI.pdf" target="_blank">MDOT Press Release</a> December 2009 - MTO held a Noise Barrier Workshop for the Initial Construction project for owners and tenants adjacent to the Southwood Lakes Community. <a href="pdf/091222_FINALNoise_Barrier_Workshop_SummaryReport.pdf" target="_blank">Learn more</a> December 3, 2009 - Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Windsor Port Authority have approved the Federal CEAA Screening Report prepared by the Partnership. Learn more. [<a href="pdf/Ontario News Release - Another Milestone for The Windsor-Essex Parkway.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/Nouvelles- Autoroute de Windsor-Essex - une autre etape importante est franchie.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>] September 14, 2009 - The Study Team has prepared a Design Construction Report for the Initial Construction of The Windsor-Essex Parkway. <a href="reports_canada.html">Learn more</a> August 24, 2009 - The Ontario Cabinet approved the Ontario Environmental Assessment for the Detroit River International Crossing Study. <a href="pdf/NR-TheWindsor-EssexParkwayEAAnnouncement.pdf" target="_blank">Learn more</a> July 8, 2009 - Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Windsor Port Authority invite public comment on the Draft Federal CEAA Screening Report prepared by the Partnership. <a href="reports_canada.html">Learn more</a> Initial Construction for The Windsor-Essex Parkway - As a component of The Windsor-Essex Parkway, the Ministry of Transportation is proceeding with the design of two bridges (No.13 and No.14) as well as noise mitigation along the easterly end of the study area from Howard Avenue to North Talbot Road. Learn more. [<a href="pdf/English_Notice_2009-06-25.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/French_Notice_2009-06-25.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>] April 24, 2009 - The MOE has prepared a Review of the DRIC EA for comment by the public, government agencies, Aboriginal communities, and other interested persons. Read the <a href="http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/eaab/Documents/detroit_river_Review.pdf" target="_blank">Review</a> and the <a href="http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/eaab/Documents/detroit_river_NoC.pdf" target="_blank">Notice of Completion of Ministry Review</a> on the MOE's website. DRIC Public Forum - The Detroit Regional Chamber is hosting the Michigan Department of Transportation and interested professionals in the finance, construction contracting, engineering/architecture, and legal communities for a Public Forum on the Detroit River International Crossing Project. The forum will take place on April 23, 2009, from 1-3 p.m. at the Detroit Regional Chamber's office located on the 19th floor at One Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Interested parties should pre-register at <a href="mailto:ASCHROED@detroitchamber.com">ASCHROED@detroitchamber.com</a> to receive more information and details on the Public Forum. <a href="pdf/2009-03-17DRICPublicForumInvitation.pdf" target="_blank">Public Forum Invitation</a> <a href="pdf/2009-03-18DRICPublicForumOutline.pdf" target="_blank">Forum Outline</a> March 24, 2009 - The DRIC study team has provided responses to MOE for all comments received from public and external stakeholders during the comment period. Please visit the <a href="reports_canada.html">Canadian Reports</a> page to view responses to comments received on the EA Report. March 24, 2009 - DRIC Provided Timely Response To MOE Comments. Read more [<a href="pdf/StatementFromDRIC.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/2009-03-24_ StatementFrenchVersion.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>] January 16, 2009 - Canadian Study Team Welcomes Michigan Announcement. Read more [<a href="pdf/DRICNewsRelease2009-01-16.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] January 15, 2009 - The Facts About Air Quality and The Windsor-Essex Parkway. Read more [<a href="pdf/Air Quality and The Windsor-Essex Parkway.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/LES FAITS SUR LA QUALITE DE LAIR ET LAUTOROUTE DE WINDSOR-ESSEX.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>]. January 14, 2009 - The U.S. federal government yesterday issued a long-awaited decision approving a new Detroit-Windsor border crossing system over the Detroit River. The Record of Decision, issued Jan. 14, 2009, by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is the final environmental clearance for the DRIC Study for a proposed new border crossing system just north of Zug Island. The Record of Decision is the last step under the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gain project approval, following four years of consultations, public hearings, traffic analyses, and environmental studies. The Record of Decision allows Michigan to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction planning for the proposed new bridge. Construction of a new border inspection plaza, bridge and interchange is scheduled to begin in 2010, with an official opening of the new crossing system planned for 2013. Please see links below for further information and how to access the ROD. <a href="pdf/2009-01-14 DRIC Final ROD.pdf" style="font-weight: bold" target="_blank">Record of Decision</a> <a href="pdf/2009-01-14USDOTDRICRODPressRelease.pdf" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Transportation Press Release - USDOT Signs 'Record of Decision' for DRIC</a> <a href="pdf/2009-01-15_MDOTPressReleaseforDRICRODApproval.pdf" target="_blank">MDOT Press Release - Federal government approves new Detroit-Windsor border crossing system</a> <a href="pdf/2009-01-15_MDOTBackgroundforDRICRecordofDecision.pdf" target="_blank">Background for DRIC Record of Decision</a> <a href="pdf/2009-01-14DRICFEISNotesonCommentsNOPERSONALADDRESSES.pdf" target="_blank">DRIC FEIS - Notes on Comments</a> January 6, 2009 – NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - The Partnership has completed the provincial Environmental Assessment for the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) study. As required under the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Assessment will be available for public review and comment from Friday, January 9, 2009 to Friday, February 27, 2009. Click here to read more [<a href="pdf/EANoticeofSubmission_FINAL_English.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/EANoticeofSubmission_FINAL_French.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>]. January 2, 2009 - Detroit River International Crossing Study Team Files Ontario Environmental Assessment Report - WINDSOR - More than 12,000 jobs could be created in the Windsor area if an Environmental Assessment Report (EA Report) files with the Ontario Minister of the Environment December 31 receives approval this year. Click here to read more [<a href="pdf/DRIC study team files Ontario Environmental Assessment Report (2009-01-02) ENGLISH.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>] [<a href="pdf/Présentation du rapport ontarien d'évaluation environmentall par l'équipe d'étude de project transfrontalier de la rivière D.pdf" target="_blank">French</a>]. December 2008 - The Michigan Department of Transportation has received Federal Highway Administration approval of the U.S. Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and 4(f) Evaluation prepared for the DRIC Study. The FEIS identifies the Preferred Alternative for a new border crossing between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, consisting of a road connection from I-75 to a new U.S. border inspections plaza and a new bridge to Canada. The U.S. study team released a Draft EIS for public review and comment in February 2008 and conducted public hearings in March. The FEIS includes responses received during the DEIS public comment period. No sooner than 30 days after the publication of the FEIS in the Federal Register on December 5, 2008, the FHWA will issue a Record of Decision, the next step in the U.S. environmental clearance process. Comments on the FEIS must be received on or before Jan. 5, 2009. Please see links below for further information and how to access the FEIS. <a href="http://www.partnershipborderstudy.com/pdf/2008-11-26_FEIS.pdf" target="_blank">MDOT Press Release Announcing Availability of the FEIS</a> <a href="http://www.partnershipborderstudy.com/reports_us.asp#feis">FEIS and Supporting Technical Reports</a> <a href="http://www.partnershipborderstudy.com/reports_us.asp#Locations">Copies of the FEIS are available to view in person at these locations, along with the DEIS and supporting technical reports.</a> Click the logo image below to visit the Windsor-Essex Parkway website at <a href="http://www.weparkway.ca" target="_blank">www.weparkway.ca</a> <div align="center"> <a href="http://www.weparkway.ca" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="images/TheParkwayLogo_NoTag.jpg"/></a></div> <a href="http://www.partnershipborderstudy.com/contactus.html">Click here to contact the Study Team.</a> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="750"> <tr> <td><img alt="" border="0" height="37" src="images/bottomwave.gif" width="750"/></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#218D12"> <a class="footer" href="schedule.html">Schedule</a> | <a class="footer" href="reports.html">DRIC Reports</a> | <a class="footer" href="maps.html">Maps</a> | <a class="footer" href="media.html">Media Contacts</a> | <a class="footer" href="contactus.html">Contact Us</a> | <a class="footer" href="meetings.html">Meetings & Events</a> | <a class="footer" href="key.html">Key Correspondence</a> | <a class="footer" href="previous.html">Previous Studies</a> | <a class="footer" href="news.html">News & Information</a> <a class="footer" href="crossing-agreement.html">Crossing Agreement</a> | <a class="footer" href="sitemap.html">Sitemap</a> | <a class="footer" href="faq.html">FAQ</a> | <a class="footer" href="index.html">Home</a> <img height="20" src="images/clear.gif" width="10"/> <script type="text/javascript"> sc_project=3610872; sc_invisible=1; sc_partition=41; sc_security="52d22326"; </script> <script src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter_xhtml.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><div class="statcounter"><img alt="web page hit counter" class="statcounter" src="http://c42.statcounter.com/3610872/0/52d22326/1/"/></div></noscript>  </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td bgcolor="#1B3D7C"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="images/clear.gif" width="1"/></td> </tr> </table> </div> </body> </html>