WATS Special Intrest Seats

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.

In seeking a more diverse analysis of projects and representation of need and access to the transportation network for all users, the WATS Policy Committee includes the following special-interest viewpoints on the Technical Committee: Environment, People with Disabilities, Non-Motorized, Seniors, and Freight.

The Special Interest Representatives are voting members on the Technical Committee and are encouraged to apply their expertise in Committee discussions and recommendations to the Policy Committee.