The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Transportation Department has prepared the Draft 2027 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in compliance with federal requirements and planning regulations. On Nov. 3, 2026, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors approved the release of the Draft 2027 TIP for a 30 – day public review and comment period, which concludes on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.
The TIP is comprised of transportation projects for the seven-county service area, which includes: Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Alger, Delta, Schoolcraft and Marquette. The Draft 2027 TIP consists of three (3) sections: (I) Executive Summary, (II) Project Listing, and (III) Project Detail Sheets.
Notice is hereby given that the public comment period will begin on Nov. 3, 2026, for the 2026 TIP. This public notice as well as the time established for public review and comments will satisfy the public involvement requirements for the program. The Draft 2026 TIP can be accessed online at the Sault Tribe website at http://saulttribe.com/, in the “About Us” tab beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.
The purpose of public involvement is to receive input and comments regarding the Draft 2027 TIP, which may be used to facilitate changes where appropriate. Comments, questions or suggestions can be sent to Wendy Hoffman, Transportation Department, 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 906‑635‑6050.
Special accommodations: Reasonable accommodations can be made for people with disabilities upon request. If making a request for accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling Wendy Hoffman at 906‑635‑6050. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill.