WATS Goes to the MTPA Conference
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WATS will be attending the 2022 Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) Conference this July in Flint, Michigan.
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Two New Hires
/We would like to welcome Maggie Huntley and Jodie Lynch to the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study team!
Jodie started this past April and comes from a background in public transportation in Kalamazoo County. Since starting, Jodie has been working on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work for WATS focusing on the Equity Analysis and 3rd call data for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Maggie started this past May after finishing her graduate degree at Michigan State University. Since starting at WATS, Maggie has been helping update the non-motorized counter data and social media platforms.
We are super excited to have Maggie and Jodie join our team.
Check out their bios here: http://www.miwats.org/contact
Maggie Huntley
Jodie Lynch
Farewell Suzann!
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After eight years, Suzann Flowers will be leaving Washtenaw Area Transportation Study. We have been honored to work with Suzann. She brings an enthusiasm and pride to carrying out civic work that makes her an excellent co-worker, role model, and public servant.
Read More2021 Pavement Condition Data
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The WATS asset management dashboard has been updated with 2021 pavement condition data. WATS has partnered with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to collect pavement condition data on Federal-Aid (FA) eligible roads since 2003, using PASER ratings.
Read More2020 Crash Report & 2016-2020 5-Year Crash Trends
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WATS just released the 2020 Crash Report. Every year, WATS updates information on traffic crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Washtenaw County. There is all sorts of interesting information that you can dig into in the report.
Read MoreDeveloping transportation projects that Shape the Future: for a safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable transportation system
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One of the most rewarding parts of transportation planning at WATS is helping local agencies secure federal transportation dollars that help build projects we see in our communities.
Read More2020 U.S. Census Data
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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 the state and number one in Southeast Michigan for the highest percent change in population since the 2010 census count.
Read MoreDo Bold Things That Are Cheap to Try
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On a recent morning walk to the Ann Arbor YMCA my family noticed a Pilot Test Trail of the Treeline Trail. It is amazing what moving a few dozen parking blocks can do to help one imagine the possibilities for the Treeline Trail moving forward.
Read MoreRoute Ypsilanti Happening This Summer
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Building upon the success of the Chelsea Pop project in 2020, WATS is partnering with the City of Ypsilanti and St. Joe’s Ann Arbor to bring Route Ypsilanti. This project is focused on traffic calming to improve access to health care through safe, reliable transportation as well as improve the health of the local community through a commitment to the built environment.
Read MoreData Driving Equity - WATS and the Opportunity Index
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Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) has released the updated 2020 Opportunity Index. Since the development of the 2045 Long Range Plan, WATS has been using the index to measure and track transportation investment in areas of low and very low access to opportunity.
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