Welcome to the April 2021 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!
WATS Agency Updates
WATS has received notice of special transportation funds coming to Washtenaw County for FY 2021 Covid-Relief:
Join us for an upcoming meeting, as the WATS Technical Committee and the WATS Policy Committee discuss allocating these additional funds.
WATS is partnering with the City of Ypsilanti and the City of Chelsea on tactical urbanism projects to demonstrate street improvements. Learn More
The remaining statewide obligation authority is 17.7% for the local non-rural program and 25% for the local rural program. Track the remaining statewide obligation authority here.
During the Corona-19 Virus quarantine fuel prices and vehicle-miles-traveled have remained low. Both, however, are beginning to increase (fuel costs are related to increases in oil prices, refinery
Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements to Ypsilanti Streets this Summer. Read More
Shuttle service to mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Chelsea being offered by WAVE. Read More
Provisional COVID-19 infrastructure induces large, rapid increases in cycling. Read More
Partner Agency Updates
TheRide has relaunched their long-range plan (TheRide 2045) efforts and will be seeking input throughout the process. Learn More
TheRide is now offering a vaccine shuttle to EMU. Learn More
SEMCOG invites public comment on an amendment to the FY 2020-2023 TIP and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Read More
Check out SEMCOG University’s on-demand webinar library here.
MDOT creates a new diversity / inclusion executive level position. Learn More
Did You Know?
The US Census Bureau is collecting public input on proposed changes to the criteria for urban area designations. These proposed changed would double the threshold for urban areas from a population of 5,000 to 10,000. A new threshold for number of housing units of 4,000 has also been proposed. Learn More
Get Involved!
Check out the WATS Calendar for upcoming meetings and webinars.
