Welcome to the November 2020 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!
WATS Agency Updates
100% of programmed projects for FY 2020 were able to obligate their funding on time. WATS thanks the multitude of stakeholders that helped make that happen, including SEMCOG, MDOT, FHWA, and local partners.
WATS and other key planning agencies in the region recently participated in a federally required certification process to ensure the transportation planning process in the Southeast Michigan region is in compliance with federal regulations. The final review highlights planning initiatives that go beyond federal requirements, including the WATS emphasis on equity and the WATS performance-based planning measures work. Download the full report here.
The Chelsea POP project was considered a success by the majority of post-project survey responses. Learn more about the project at miwats.org/chelseapop/ and view the survey results in detail here.
Is your community interested in demonstrating short-term street improvements? Contact Suzann Flowers at flowerss@miwats.org or Ryan Buck at buckr@miwats.org if you would like to partner with WATS on a tactical urbanism project.
WATS staff continue to collect non-motorized counts throughout the county. Learn more about our Non-Motorized Count Program at miwats.org/nonmotorized-count-program/
