The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study (KATS) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Kalamazoo Urbanized Area and is required by federal legislation to provide coordinated transportation planning for urban populations greater than 50,000.
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FY 2026 - 2029 Transportation Improvement Program Projects
The FY 2026-2029 TIP Document & Draft Conformity Report are now ready for review. An online map of the projects is also available.
Comments and questions can be sent via email to mmickelson@katsmpo.org or atownsend@katsmpo.org
Public notice of public involvement activities, meetings and time established for public review and comments on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements for the following grantees: The Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority, the Central County Transportation Authority and Van Buren Public Transit.
Current Approved TIP
The most current approved Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2023-2026. Updated monthly.
Couldn’t make the open house? Watch the virtual session now! Virtual Open House Recording
Virtual Open House Drop-in Dates : Join us at your convenience to learn more about the TIP
Thursday, March 13th 6-8PM (EST)
Open House for the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
KATS hosted an open house for the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program on February 26th, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. Details regarding this open house are found below. Virtual opportunities for public involvement will be available in March.
All public meetings held by the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study are required to be accessible to persons with disabilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities who require alternately formatted materials or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication and access to public meetings or programs. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Steve Stepek at 269-343-0766 or sstepek@katsmpo.org. Providing at least 7 days advance notice will help to ensure availability.
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All public meetings held by the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study are required to be accessible to persons with disabilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities who require alternately formatted materials or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication and access to public meetings or programs. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Steve Stepek at 269-343-0766 or sstepek@katsmpo.org. Providing at least 7 days advance notice will help to ensure availability. To address an ADA issue, please fill out the complaint form below.