The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is an annual document identifying the planning priorities and activities to be carried out within the KATS metropolitan planning area. The FY22 UPWP DRAFT is now available for public comment through April 7, 2021. Comments may be submitted to KATS email at sstepek@katsmpo.org.
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Rural Task Force #3 Meeting
In accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Emergency Order limiting indoor meeting sizes and legislation enacted by the State of Michigan legislature and signed by Governor Whitmer permitting virtual public meetings, the Rural Task Force #3 will be holding a meeting via a Microsoft Teams on Friday March 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.. The purpose of the meeting is to allow local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the allocation of state and federal funds for use on eligible rural routes and transit systems in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties for fiscal years 2021 – 2023.
Persons wishing to participate in the meeting may do so using the following link or dial-in phone information:
Call in Number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 523 074 256#
Persons having difficulty connecting to the meeting may contact Fred Nagler: fnagler@katsmpo.org
Questions regarding this meeting and rural federal aid projects can be directed to the appropriate agency or the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, Region 3 transportation administrators representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, (269) 343-0766 or fnagler@katsmpo.org.
Meeting agenda and materials will be posted to the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council website’s Transportation page: http://www.smpcregion3.org
Policy Committee Meeting February 24, 2021
In compliance with Michigan Public Act 254 allowing public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act to meet electronically, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial In. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:
Dial In Number: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 834 3281 2226 #
Passcode: 422271
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from December 16, 2020
-FY 20-23 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-Transit Safety Plan and Safety Targets
-Bridge Condition Targets
-FY 2020 Audit Presentation and Report
-Contributed Services FYTD January 2021
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.
Technical Committee Meeting February 11, 2021
In compliance with Michigan Public Act 254 of 2020 allowing public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act to meet electronically, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the new start time of 9:30 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial In.
Dial In Number: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 825 3374 3224
Passcode: 684135
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items
- Minutes from December 3, 2020
- FY 20-23 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
- Transit Safety Plan and Safety Targets
- Bridge Condition Targets
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.
CANCELLED Policy Committee Meeting January 27, 2021
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2021 has been cancelled.
The next Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Continue to follow Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study on KATS website, www.katsmpo.org for important transportation updates, meetings and other news.
CANCELLED Technical Committee Meeting January 14, 2021
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021 has been cancelled.
The next Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Continue to follow Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study on KATS website, www.katsmpo.org for important transportation updates, meetings and other news.
Rural Task Force #3 Meeting
In accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Emergency Order limiting indoor meeting sizes and legislation enacted by the State of Michigan legislature and signed by Governor Whitmer permitting virtual public meetings, the Rural Task Force #3 will be holding a meeting via a Microsoft Teams on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.. The purpose of the meeting is to allow local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the allocation of state and federal funds for use on eligible rural routes and transit systems in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties for fiscal years 2021 – 2023.
Persons wishing to participate in the meeting may do so using the following link or dial-in phone information:
Call in Number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 195 240 314#
Persons having difficulty connecting to the meeting may contact Fred Nagler: fnagler@katsmpo.org
Questions regarding this meeting and rural federal aid projects can be directed to the appropriate agency or the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, Region 3 transportation administrators representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, (269) 343-0766 or fnagler@katsmpo.org.
Meeting agenda and materials will be posted to the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council website’s Transportation page: http://www.smpcregion3.org
Remote Policy Committee Meeting December 16, 2020
In compliance with Public Act 228 and temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial In. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:
Dial In Number: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 421 874 8274 #
Passcode: 187240
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from November 18, 2020
-FY 20-23 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-2015-2019 KATS Safety Information
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.
Remote Technical Committee Meeting December 3, 2020
Following the Michigan Supreme Court decision on October 2, 2020 that invalidated COVID-19 related executive orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order on October 5, 2020 under MCL 333.2253 restricting indoor gathering sizes to 20 percent of capacity. Michigan legislature Senate Bill 1108 passed the Senate on October 12,2020, the House of Representatives on October 13, 2020, and Governor Whitmer on October 16, 2020 permitting virtual public meetings. In accordance with these rulings and required parameters, public bodies subject to the Michigan Open Meetings Act are authorized to continue remote meeting participation and voting during the continuing COVID-19 global pandemic.
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee meeting will be held remotely on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial In.
Dial In Number: 1-312-626-6799
Conference ID: 421 874 8274 #
Passcode: 187240
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items
- Minutes from November 5, 2020
- FY 20-23 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
- 2015-2019 KATS Safety Information
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.
Region 3 Local County Rural Sub-Task Force Meetings
In accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Emergency Order limiting indoor meeting sizes and legislation enacted by the State of Michigan legislature and Governor Whitmer permitting virtual public meetings, the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph County Local Rural Sub-Task Forces will be holding meetings via conference call on the dates and times listed below The purpose of the meetings is to allow local officials and interested citizens to provide input into sub-task force bylaws and allocation of federal funds for use on eligible rural routes and transit systems in the respective counties for Fiscal Years 2020 – 2023. Dates, times and phone-in information are as follows:
Barry County: Tuesday December 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Call-in number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 195 179 056#
Branch County: Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Call-in number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 680 621 763#
Calhoun County: Monday December 7, 2020 at 10:00 am
Call-in number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 291 880 842#
Kalamazoo County: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Call-in number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 914 668 538#
St. Joseph County: Monday December 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Call-in number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 206 924 191#
Persons having difficulty connecting to a meeting may contact Fred Nagler: fnagler@katsmpo.org
Questions regarding these meetings and rural federal aid projects can be directed to the appropriate agency or the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, Region 3 transportation administrators representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, (269) 343-0766 or fnagler@katsmpo.org.
Meeting agenda and materials will be posted to the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council website’s Transportation page: http://www.smpcregion3.org
