Senate and House Transportation Funding Proposals
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The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments has released information regarding the Senate and House transportation funding proposals. Read the release here.
#mtpa2015 begins today
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WATS is the host agency for the annual MTPA Conference and the event begins at 4pm today! Welcome guests!
People powered trains make appearance at Green Fair
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The Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers highlights the importance of rail throughout Washtenaw County
Green Fair Provides Public to Share Comments about WC Transportation System
/Thank you to the over 90 people that shared their comments about the transportation system for Washtenaw County with Suzann Flowers and Mark Ferrall at the Annual Green Fair in Ann Arbor.
Transportation planner Mark Ferrall answering questions about the Huron over I-94 design project.
How would you spend $100 of taxes on transportation?
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Tell WATS how you would spend $100 on transportation. Read full article from the Rails to Trails Conservancy here.
How would you spend $100 of taxes on transportation?
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Rails to Trails Conservancy national poll showed that American voters want a transportation system that allows them to choose whether to drive, take public transit, or walk or bike to their destinations. The public is prepared to invest in a multi-modal system. When asked to distribute $100 of hypothetical taxes on transportation, voters on average allocated $27 to walking and biking—a remarkable 18 times the current share.
Read the entire article here.
Personal behavior major cause of accidents
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- Always wear a safety belt.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or bicycle.
- Be safe. Be seen! Use lights and/or wear bright clothing when walking, cycling, or riding a motorcycle.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Share the road safely - be courteous!
- Don’t tailgate – keep safe distances while driving.
- Avoid distractions while driving, biking, and walking.
- Reading, typing, or sending a text while driving is illegal in Michigan.
Personal behavior major cause in traffic accidents
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Personal behavior is a major cause in traffic accidents. Below are some tips to avoid traffic crashes:
According to SEMCOG, More than half of Southeast Michigan traffic fatalities in the last five years were from single-vehicle crashes. Other factors that were involved in a high percentage of traffic fatalities include lane departures (39%), young drivers (31%), intersections (27%), and pedestrians (25%).
- Always wear a safety belt.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or bicycle.
- Be safe. Be seen! Use lights and/or wear bright clothing when walking, cycling, or riding a motorcycle.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Share the road safely - be courteous!
- Don’t tailgate – keep safe distances while driving.
- Avoid distractions while driving, biking, and walking.
- Reading, typing, or sending a text while driving is illegal in Michigan.
MTPA Conference Offering Student Rate!
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The 2015 MTPA Conference is offering a student rate this year to encourage students to network, learn, and participate in a statewide transportation planning conference.
Student Rates for 2015 will be:
- $175 for Full Conference (Includes awards dinner)
- $75 for Wednesday Only
- $100 for Thursday Only (Includes awards dinner)
The full conference price is $350. The conference registration will close on June 28, 2015.
For Conference questions please contact Suzann Flowers flowerss@miwats.org or 734-994-3127.
