Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 6

141 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 EAST LANS ING, MI CHIGAN systems, and water mains. These projects include replacing over 2.5 miles of water mains each year and first-generation water lines, relining and replacing sewer systems, reconstructing five to six miles of streets per year, and extending the service life of roads with crack sealant and paving. The city has also improves sidewalk accessibility like the ones on Michigan Avenue, as well as other non-motorized transportation improvements, with the addition of bike lanes and pathways. According to the city’s Department of Public Works Director Scott House, “Our services at the city are the best in the region for winter maintenance. In the spring and summer, we ensure that the streets are clean, including the bike lanes.” East Lansing also works closely with private vendors to install fiber and boost their technology infrastructure as part of the Michigan Metro Act passed in 2002. They keep vendors informed of upcoming building and