The 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Has Been Approved!

WATS is excited to announce that the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan has been approved by the WATS Policy Committee. 

As the Transportation Management Area (TMA) for Washtenaw County, WATS develops and implements the Long Range Transportation Plan. The 2050 Plan reflects community values, sets goals, and outlines policy and funding strategies. Building on the 2045 Plan, the 2050 Plan  continues to emphasizes equity, and now adds additional focus on safety, as key factors in  prioritizing transportation projects.

The 2050 Plan advocates for decisive actions to advance future visions and highlights local agency’s important roles in achieving these goals. Key milestones in the 2050 Plan development include stakeholder consultation, goal and performance target updates, investment strategies, and project proposals.

The 2050 Plan further details how agencies can directly implement the Plan's vision. It also meets federal requirements to remain eligible for federal funds, including demonstrating fiscal constraint, traffic modeling, and incorporating federal planning factors.     

Check out the full plan: https://www.miwats.org/2050lrtp/