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Welcome to the July 2020 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study! $$PLAIN_TEXT_PREVIEW$$
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Welcome to the July 2020 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!
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WATS is pleased to release Washtenaw’s Freeway Crossing Non-Motorized Retrofit report. This new resource for the County takes inventory of each freeway crossing and proposes short-term, intermediate, and optimum solutions for each crossing or type of crossing. Join us in welcoming Ms. Weneshia Brand as the new Equity Representative on the WATS Technical Committee. Ms. Brand’s role as the Director of Operations for the Ann Arbor Housing Commission makes her very qualified for this seat.
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“As an affordable housing provider I assist people with disabilities as well as seniors and low income households. The families we serve often use public transit. In addition, housing units managed by AAHC are located near public transit. Adequate and accessible public transit is an integral part of daily life and allows equitable access to opportunities such as jobs, education, health care, and entertainment. I support a livable community; one that allows for various commuting options that fits everyone's needs.” - Weneshia Brand
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WATS staff are collecting public input for Chelsea Pop, a tactical urbanism project in the City of Chelsea. Community members can vote on potential short-term street improvements along the Chelsea Pop corridor through the online survey. Before completing the survey, participants are encouraged to check out the project packet to see potential treatment options in detail. These temporary improvements are designed to test out traffic calming techniques that would increase comfort and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Ninety-two percent of projects within the WATS Urban and Rural program have secured funding from this year’s statewide obligation authority. Click here to view a complete list of projects in the four year Transportation Improvement Program.
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MDOT has been authorized to conduct a tolling feasibility study for Michigan roads. Read More |
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MDOT has been authorized to conduct a tolling feasibility study for Michigan roads. Read More |
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A new survey finds support for mileage fees and gas tax increase, according to the Mineta Transportation Institute. Read More
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University of Michigan’s Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation has awarded over $700,000 to high-tech mobility projects aimed at increasing safety, sustainability and efficacy of advanced transportation projects. Read More
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Recent protests for racial justice and against police brutality have prompted the Safe Routes to School Partnership to update their 6 E’s framework, dropping “Enforcement” and adding “Engagement” as the first E. Read More |
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Recent protests for racial justice and against police brutality have prompted the Safe Routes to School Partnership to update their 6 E’s framework, dropping “Enforcement” and adding “Engagement” as the first E. Read More |
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Cities have seen a surge in cyclists due to Covid. But in order to keep them bicycling, cities may need to construct more separated bike lanes, connect existing networks, and improve winter maintenance programs. Read More |
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Cities have seen a surge in cyclists due to Covid. But in order to keep them bicycling, cities may need to construct more separated bike lanes, connect existing networks, and improve winter maintenance programs. Read More |
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TheRide is asking local businesses to help flatten the rush-hour curve while reopening by continuing to encourage remote work, staggering work schedules, providing PPE, and more. Read More |
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TheRide is asking local businesses to help flatten the rush-hour curve while reopening by continuing to encourage remote work, staggering work schedules, providing PPE, and more. Read More |
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SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Read More |
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SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Read More |
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Of the 53 freeway crossings in Washtenaw County, 31 or 59% do not have any non-motorized crossing facilities (sidewalk, bike lane, and/or shared path). Nearly all of these crossings have short-term or intermediate recommendations to help non-motorized access.
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Check out the WATS Calendar for upcoming meetings and webinars.
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Do you live, work, or play in the City of Chelsea? We want to hear from you! Check out the Chelsea Pop project packet and then complete the online survey to vote for potential short-term street improvements. Read More |
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Do you live, work, or play in the City of Chelsea? We want to hear from you! Check out the Chelsea Pop project packet and then complete the online survey to vote for potential short-term street improvements. Read More |
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