Public Works

Some Glencairn residents whose streets have been torn up for months for major infrastructure repairs are getting frustrated. What's going on with the project? ELi's Casandra Eriksen looks into it.

The City of East Lansing may significantly alter parking rules, particularly in campus-adjacent neighborhoods. Safe passage of emergency vehicles is the number-one concern, but the plan may not make everyone happy. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

What would the developers and the City of East Lansing each get out of the redevelopment deal for the vacant properties downtown, if all goes as the draft documents suggest? ELi brings you the scoop.

East Lansing's Planning Commission has unanimously recommended approval of plans for the big vacant corner downtown. What concerns were raised, and what's next? ELi's Andrew Graham reports.

More details about the proposal for the big vacant corner downtown emerged last night, as Transportation Commission reviewed traffic studies for the project. Dan Totzkay reports for ELi.

Construction zones are driving some pedestrians and bicyclists into unsafe territory. On assignment for ELi, Andrew Barsom talked to the City's Wendy Wilmers-Longpre to learn what's being done to try to keep people safe, and to ascertain what you can do to help.

Love big trucks? Come check out a bunch of them at the East Lansing Public Library on Tuesday evening! ELi's Andrew Graham tells you more.

East Lansing government regularly experiences vacancies on volunteer City boards and commissions. ELi's Jessy Gregg explains an array of the City's volunteer boards and commissions, and tells you how to apply.

East Lansing’s Director of Planning suggested at recent meetings that the City has effectively overbuilt parking ramps. What now? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

What's happening with improvements to trails in East Lansing and nearby? ELi's Jessy Gregg attended the latest meeting of the Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails and brings back this report.

If East Lansing's City Attorney doesn't have to pay for his sidewalk, why should the City make you pay for yours? A whistleblower is now pushing that question in federal court. ELi investigates the latest claims and counter-claims in the case.

East Lansing residents who live in Ingham County will see two proposals on their August 7 ballot: one on a 20-year millage to build a new Ingham County jail and court complex, along with another on the East Lansing City income tax. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Downtown businesses are now asking the City for financial relief in the face of the hardship caused by construction of the Center City District project. Ann Nichols and Alice Dreger report.

Grand River Avenue now has two westbound lanes closed for the Center City District project. This will last about a month, according to the City. ELi has the details.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed a civil case brought by a group of City employees exposed to mercury and asbestos while working at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols explain the case and the court's decision.