Margaret Barondess

Retiring manager in MDOT's environmental section with 33 years of experience in balancing environmental protection with transportation needs. She played a key role in implementing NEPA policies within MDOT and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.

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Dec 19, 2024 • 31min

Reflections from a retiring DOT environmental policy leader

Margaret Barondess, a retiring manager with 33 years at MDOT, shares her insights on balancing environmental protection with transportation needs. She reflects on the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its significance in planning transportation projects. Barondess discusses the challenges of maintaining biodiversity, including a successful plan that protected endangered species along I-75. Her journey from archaeology to environmental policy reveals a career dedicated to fostering collaboration for safer, more sustainable transportation solutions in Michigan.

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