WATS Up: February 2024

February 2024

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!

WATS Agency Updates

WATS invites public input on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan!

Check out the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan page on our website and leave us a comment!

WATS Special Interest Seat Call!

Apply by March 6th!!!

The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study is an intergovernmental agency representing the communities of Washtenaw County. WATS administers the continuing, coordinated, comprehensive transportation planning process in the administration of federal funds for surface transportation projects. WATS prioritization and approval process for funding projects includes a review, discussion and recommendation on approval via the WATS Technical Committee, and final approval by the WATS Policy Committee.

To help foster diverse consideration of need and access to the transportation network for all users, WATS is seeking Technical Committee representatives for:

Equity
Non-motorized
Environment
People with Disabilities
Senior Citizens
Freight

Learn More

Up on the Blog

Fri, Feb 23

2022 Crash Report & 2018-2022 5-Year Crash Trends

WATS is pleased to release the 2022 Crash Report for Washtenaw County. Every year, WATS updates information on traffic crashes, and crash related injuries in Washtenaw County.

This article examines a study showing that small and mid-sized US cities with bike-friendly infrastructure tend to have safer roads for ALL users.

Check out these 10 ideas to fall in love with biking.

Check out insights from John Auerbach on the relationship between transportation and public health, emphasizing the need for increased collaboration between officials from both domains to enhance outcomes.

Research shows drivers in the US demonstrate a higher tendency for using their phones while driving compared to European drivers. This article examines the research conducted on distracted driving in the US.

Partner Agency Updates

TheRide offers assistance to MDOT on a transit scenario for the US-23 study.

MDOT is hosting a VIRTUAL open house through March 10, 2024 for both US-23 and M-17 studies in Washtenaw County.

Did You Know?

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program is accepting applications. The SS4A program allocates funds to support initiatives aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries.