WATS Up Newsletter September 2022

September 2022

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

Special Announcements

Congratulations to The City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Road Commission who have each received two safety awards from the state.

WATS Agency Updates

WATS has updated our Non-motorized Count Program map with new data collected at Main St. and Liberty. Check out this data on our Non-motorized Count Program map.

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Up On The Blog

Wed, Sep 28

WATS Safety Performance Measures

Washtenaw Area Transportation Study

WATS staff have worked with SEMCOG to develop new safety performance targets for the region. One of these goals is working toward zero deaths and Vision Zero to promote safe travel for all users and save lives.

It is Back to School! Check out this article on using AI technology to help improve safety for children riding school buses.

More Michigan school bus safety tips!

Read about why data collection is important when it comes to creating sustainable public transportation.

Several projects, including one from Detroit, have been selected to receive funding through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFA) grant.

Read for more information on Detroit's project.

As the concept of “15-minutes cites” gains popularity in urban planning, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group is helping five pilot cities achieve their goal.

Partner Agency Updates

Ypsilanti Township updates that the Loonfeather Point Park is back open while the trail remains closed while ADA railings remain to be installed.

SEMCOG allocates $78,000 for road collection condition data.

Did You Know?

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC)

The Washtenaw County Road Commission’s website gives updates on road work. Check out their site and their social media to help navigate through the road projects.