The latest edition of KATS Quarterly Newsletter is here! Stay in the know about what’s happening this spring in the greater Kalamazoo area.
Don’t forget to take the Transportation Survey to help in the planning process of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan! Survey is available until Thursday, April 30th, 2020.
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Executive Order 2020-15 declaring public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act can use telephone or video conferencing technology to meet and conduct business, Rural Task Force #3 will be holding a meeting via a conference call on Wednesday April 8, 2020 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 federal and state funds for eligible rural routes and transit systems in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties for fiscal years 2020 – 2023.
Persons wishing to participate in the meeting may do so via phone using the following:
Call in Number: 1 (947) 207-1273
Participation Code: 802 596 757#
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.
Due to the Governor of Michigan issuing a Stay At Home Order, KATS office will be closed until April 13, 2020. KATS staff can be reached by email or phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact information can be found on the KATS Staff page of the website.
Stay up to date on important transportation updates, meetings, and other news during this time by checking the website and following the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study on social media.
Facebook: Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study
Twitter: @KATSMPO
Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 will be call-in only. KATS set up the following conference call line for your convenience.
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link: March Policy Materials
Agenda Items:
The following meeting addendum for six local bridge resolutions will be addressed during new business.
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.
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Metro, 530 N. Rose Street. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link: March Policy Materials
Agenda Items:
The following meeting addendum for six local bridge resolutions will be addressed during new business.
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.
This year’s theme for the annual community event is “Connecting & Building Communities.” As always, this Bike Week event is free to attend and is co-hosted by KATS and Bike Friendly Kalamazoo.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Wile Auditorium KRESA, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
SIGN UP: Register online
For more detailed information about the event, visit the Kalamazoo Bike Week website.
All Rural Sub-Task Force meetings scheduled for the week of March 23 – March 26 have been cancelled. Notification will be posted when details for makeup meetings have been finalized.
Please take a few minutes to help shape the future of transportation in the greater Kalamazoo area by filling out a short survey! *click here*
Personal information is kept confidential.
Survey is available until Thursday, April 30th, 2020.
Public meetings will be held for the purpose of allowing 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 system capital projects in each of the five counties comprising Michigan Planning Region 3. Meetings will be held as follows:
Barry County Rural Sub-Task Force – Monday March 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Barry County Road Commission
1725 W. M-43 Highway
Hastings, MI 49058
Branch County Rural Sub-Task Force – Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Branch County Road Commission
23 East Garfield Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Calhoun County Rural Sub-Task Force – Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Calhoun County Road Department
13300 15 Mile Road
Marshall, MI 49068
Kalamazoo County Rural Sub-Task Force – Thursday March 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
3801 E. Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
St. Joseph County Rural Sub-Task Force – Thursday March 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph County Road Commission
20914 M-86
Centreville MI 49032
Additional information and meeting materials will be posted on the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council website’s Transportation page: http://www.smpcregion3.org
