The draft document for the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is now available for public comment. Submit comments in the document to KATS staff via email or online via the MDOT Project Portal.
View the projects included in the document by clicking the link to the online map.
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will be meeting in-person without a dial-in option, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Metro, 530 N. Rose Street, Kalamazoo. In accordance with the federal public transportation mask mandate, participants are required to wear a face covering and complete the COVID-19 Health Assessment Questionnaire that will be available upon meeting check-in. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from February 23, 2022
-Resolutions of Support for FY 2025 Local Bridge Program Applications
-Draft Fiscal Year 2022 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment
-Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Unified Planning Work Program
-Draft Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program Project List
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-To-Date Through February 2022
-Policy Committee Attendance
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is an annual document identifying planning priorities and activities to be carried out within the KATS metropolitan planning area. The FY 2023 UPWP Draft is now available for public comment through March 31, 2022. Comments may be submitted to KATS email at erumick@katsmpo.org.
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Technical Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Metro, 530 N. Rose Street, Kalamazoo. Beginning January 1, 2022, the Michigan law permitting virtual meetings expired. Participants are required to wear a face covering and complete the COVID-19 Health Assessment Questionnaire that will be available upon meeting check-in. Contact tracing information will be collected. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:
Agenda Items:
In compliance with the Kalamazoo County State of Emergency Declaration 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, December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial-In.
Dial In Number: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 827 0438 3780 #
Passcode: 650737
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from November 17, 2021
-Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-State Safety Targets
-LOMA Ozone Conformity Report
-Project List for 2024-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
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.
In compliance with the Kalamazoo County State of Emergency Declaration 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, December 2, 2021 at 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: 853 3079 8832 #
Passcode: 519569
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items
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.
In compliance with the Kalamazoo County State of Emergency Declaration 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, September 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via this link to Zoom Video Conferencing or Conference Call Dial-In.
Dial In Number: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 823 6818 4119 #
Passcode: 792718
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from August 25, 2021
-Continuity of Operations Plan Draft
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-to-Date Through August 31, 2021
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study (KATS) has issued a Request for Proposals from vendors interested in acting as a consultant to gather traffic count, classification, speed, and turn count data and a second optional part to complete Roadsoft inventory work for 2022, 2023, and 2024. There is an option to extend the contract for two additional three-year periods. Data gathering will be conducted within Kalamazoo County and the four Van Buren County townships of Almena, Antwerp, Paw Paw, and Waverly including cities and villages within them. Proposals are due to KATS by September 30, 2021 and can be found at the following link:
In compliance with the Kalamazoo County State of Emergency Declaration 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, June 10, 2021 at 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: 880 3623 5662 #
Passcode: 906215
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting will be held in-person on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Comstock Township at:
Robert Morris Park Pavilion
8415 E H Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
There is no dial-in option. As outlined in the amended Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Directive Gathering and Face Mask Order effective May 15 2021, public meetings under the Open Meetings Act are not subject to outdoor capacity limits. Participants shall conduct self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms before attending the meeting and not attend if symptomatic. Attendees will be required to provide a phone number for contact tracing. Sanitizing protocol will be practiced and masks are required. Please remember to practice social distancing.
Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:
Agenda Items:
-Minutes from April 28, 2021
-Prioritization Process Application and Instructions
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