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Complete StreetsComplete Streets are designed and operated to allow all users of the transportation system, including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, freight and automobile traffic, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities to fully utilize the roadway. Complete Streets are context sensitive, allowing for bike lanes, automobile parking and pedestrian facilities in urban settings while recognizing the need for connected wide, paved shoulders in rural setting to accommodate both bicycles and farm equipment.

 

WATS has developed the Draft Complete Streets Plan for Washtenaw County is now available please click this link to view. If you have any questions or would like to participate, contact the WATS office at 734-994-3127.

 

 

NEW - The Washtenaw County Unified Planning Work Program FY 2012-2013 is now available. If you have any questions or comments please contact Terri Blackmore. Comments will be accepted until March 16, 2012.


 

Federally Obligated Projects for Fiscal Year 2011 is now available to view - pdf 880 KB

 

 

On June 17, 2011 WATS hosted a meeting between Local, State, and Federal elected officials regarding transportation needs in Washtenaw County. The Legislative Meeting booklet summarizes meeting topics, funding issues, and recommendations presented. Legislative Meeting Booklet [pdf, 1.10 MB]

 

 

Resolution to Support State Action to ensure the Matching of Federal High Speed Rail Transportation Funds

 

 

Resolution to Support State Action to ensure the Maximum use of Federal Transportation Funds

 

 

National Functional Classification Map [pdf 423 KB]

 

 


Other News

 

You're invited! U-M Bike Town Hall - Flyer [pdf 752 KB]
When: Tuesday, January 24th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Vandenberg Room, Michigan League
Learn how U-M is improving biking on campus. Share ideas with staff, students and faculty.

 

 

FHWA and FTA to hold public meeting on Southeast Michigan’s transportation planning process

 

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have announced details for an open public meeting on January 11, 2012. At this meeting, the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the transportation planning process in the Detroit metropolitan area. Meeting details are below.

Time:

4–7 p.m.

Date:

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Place:

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
535 Griswold Street, Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226-3602

 

 

 

For more information on this meeting, please visit the SEMCOG Web site.

 

The Michigan Transportation Team (MTT) announced an online petition drive for citizens who are tired of driving on pothole-riddled streets. Although the petition is non-binding and will not change the law, the names of petition signers will be presented to state policymakers to demonstrate the level of support in Michigan for investing in out state's infrastructure. JOIN OUR DRIVE -- SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION!

 

 

ASCE Michigan - 2009 Michigan Infrastructure Report Card. The ASCEMI Report Card is an assessment by professional engineers of the states status in nine categories of infrastructure. Michigan's infrastructure is in dire condition. Reversing the decay of our most valuable assets is essential to reviving Michigan's fortunes.

 

 

Transportation Funding Task Force (TF2) - Executive Summary, Full Report