Welcome to the September 2021 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!
WATS Agency Updates
SHAPE THE FUTURE: 2023-2026 TIP
WATS has received applications submitted for consideration of federal funding and will be soliciting public feedback during the month of October. Learn more at miwats.org/shapethefuture.
WATS is pleased to release the 2020 Annual Report for Washtenaw County. This report provides an overview of achievements for the 2020 calendar year and showcases the annual listing of obligated projects that received federal funding during the 2020 fiscal year.
In August, the Census Bureau released their first dataset from the 2020 Census population count. Let’s dig into the data a little. Out of Michigan’s 83 counties, Washtenaw County ranks number five in
Whitmer signs $70B Michigan budget: What survived, thrived and died. Read More
How to end the American obsession with driving. Read More
A Citizen’s Guide to Better Streets: How to Engage Your Transportation Agency. Read More
Partner Agency Updates
Congratulations to Pittsfield Township for securing a 10ft shared pathway as part of the 2022 Michigan Ave reconstruction project! Learn more about the project here.
TheRide has now returned to full service levels and has introduced a new fare structure that includes low-income fares. Read More
Did You Know?
On October 5, 2021, SEMCOG University (SEMU) will host a virtual event for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program call for projects (FY24-26). Register for this workshop here.
On October 21, 2021, SEMU will host a virtual event for the FY23-26 TIP Call for Projects. Register for this workshop here.
Learn more about these and other SEMU events here.
Get Involved!
Check out the WATS Calendar for upcoming meetings and webinars.
