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State of Michigan Transportation Department
The Michigan Department of Transportation works under the government of the state of Michigan. It plans, designs, builds and operates streets, highways, bridges, transit systems, airports and railroads to provide rapid, economical and environmentally safe movement of people and goods. The department has an aeronautics division that provides flight planning services and weather information. The Michigan Department of Transportation issues various permits for vehicle licensing, highway advertising, junkyard screening, and utility coordination and accommodation. Its online services include watercraft registration and election and water information. The department also supports asset management, strategic planning, grant and highway programs. The Michigan Department of Transportation additionally administers various road and bridge projects. Headquartered in Lansing, Mich., it maintains a location in Escanaba, Mich.
