Planning Commission - August 27, 2026

The City of Grand Rapids Planning Commission held a joint meeting with the Mobile GR Commission on August 27, 2026, to discuss the city's upcoming Mobility Blueprint project. The meeting focused on introducing the comprehensive long-range transportation plan aimed at guiding infrastructure investments and aligning with existing city and regional plans. Key procurement details included the selection of Lin International Great Lakes Incorporated as the prime consultant through an RFP process that received nine proposals, with a contract not to exceed $499,916 funded by the Mobile GR department's parking services fund. The plan will be adopted as an amendment to the Community Master Plan, providing legal authority for implementation and prioritization of transportation projects. The discussion also covered the formation of a steering committee with representation from the Planning Commission and Mobile GR Commission, community engagement strategies, and coordination with other city planning efforts. No votes or motions were recorded during this meeting, but the Planning Commission is expected to recommend adoption of the Mobility Blueprint to the City Commission in the future.