Welcome to WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study! This will be the best way to keep up with WATS news and to receive original content about transportation planning straight to your inbox every month.
WATS Agency Updates
In accordance with federal, state, and local guidance and in consultation with the WATS officers, all WATS staff are working from home. Public meetings will follow Executive Order 2020-75 guidelines for remote participation.
10 projects have successfully secured funding within the WATS Urban and Rural program. View the four year Transportation Improvement Program for a complete list of projects.
WATS released a new map dashboard for the non-motorized count program. We encourage you to check out this new tool, which features pedestrian and bicycle count data for over 100 locations in Washtenaw County.
WATS is partnering with the City of Chelsea on a tactical urbanism demonstration project. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development.
The 2018 Annual Crash Report for Washtenaw County is now available on the WATS website and shows 2.8% fewer crashes in 2018 than in 2017.
Taking back the streets? Several cities around the nation are shutting down streets to traffic in order to make more room for pedestrians and bicyclists. Read More
Taking back the streets? Several cities around the nation are shutting down streets to traffic in order to make more room for pedestrians and bicyclists. Read More
TAMC has released their 2019 annual report on road pavement and bridge condition. Spoiler alert, it’s not looking good. Read More
TAMC has released their 2019 annual report on road pavement and bridge condition. Spoiler alert, it’s not looking good. Read More
Is COVID-19 exposing just how car-centric our cities are? Read More
Partner Agency Updates
TheRide has taken numerous steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including reduced routes and free fares. Read More
TheRide has taken numerous steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including reduced routes and free fares. Read More
SEMCOG announced over $2.4 million in funding for alternative transportation (walking and biking) projects in Washtenaw County for FY 2021 & 2022. Read More
SEMCOG announced over $2.4 million in funding for alternative transportation (walking and biking) projects in Washtenaw County for FY 2021 & 2022. Read More
The Greater Ann Arbor Regional Mobility Study examines mobility options in Washtenaw County and provides a guide to determine the best shared mobility options for specific applications. Read More
The Greater Ann Arbor Regional Mobility Study examines mobility options in Washtenaw County and provides a guide to determine the best shared mobility options for specific applications. Read More
Did You Know?
Daily traffic counts are down more than 70% from this time last year.
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