WATS Up Newsletter Aug 2022

August 2022

Welcome to the August 2022 edition of WATS Up, the monthly newsletter for Washtenaw Area Transportation Study!

WATS Agency Updates

We are hiring! A transportation planning position is available at WATS. For a description and link to apply click below.

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New data! Non-motorized data has been collected form the Chelsea Library StoryBook Trail.

To view this data and other non-motorized counter data check out our website.

Up On The Blog

Wed, Aug 03

U-M/RSQE Releases "The Economic and Demographic Outlook for Michigan Through 2050".

Washtenaw Area Transportation Study

The University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics has released “The Economic and Demographic Outlook for Michigan Through 2050”.

Learn about Michigan's expected increase in transportation funding from the federal government.

Read about 4 projects in Michigan focusing on safety, sustainability, & customer service.

All 50 states submitted applications for the EV infrastructure deployment plan under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Check out Michigan’s plan.

FHWA announces the MUTCD will have a new minimum standard for pavement marking retroreflectivity to help reduce crashes through better identified pavement markings.

Read about how some countries are tackling SMOMBIEs. Do you see any near you?

Partner Agency Updates

TheRide releases Labor Day schedule!

WCRC will hold a virtual public meeting to share information about the intended resurfacing project on Huron River Dr. between Brass Creek Dr. And N. Territorial Rd on the border of Dexter and Webster Townships.

Did You Know?

TheRide

Starting August 28th, TheRide reduced rates on select passes and has also introduced a half-fare one-day pass for eligible riders.