The Technical Committee membership primarily consists of the technical staffs of the local governmental agencies. The Technical Committee serves as an advisory committee to the KATS Policy Committee. Transportation projects that are considered by the Policy Committee typically begin at the Technical Committee level.
Technical Committee meetings start at 9:30 a.m. and are held at Metro offices, 530 N. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Agendas are available one week prior to a meeting.
In compliance with the Kalamazoo County State of Emergency and updated Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and CDC Guidelines, Technical Committee meetings will be held virtually or in-person. Please refer to the meeting materials for designation and more information and how to join the meetings.
2021 Technical Committee Schedule
| Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved February 11, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved March 11, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, April 8, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved April 8, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, May 13, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved May 13, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved June 10, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, August 12, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved August 12, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, September 9, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved September 9, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, October 14, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Meeting Materials Draft October 14, 2021 Minutes |
| Thursday, November 4, 2021[1]– 9:30 a.m. |
| Thursday, December 2, 2021[2] – 9:30 a.m. |
[1] Due to Thanksgiving Holiday, the November meeting of the KATS Technical Committee is moved to the first Thursday of the month.
[2] Due to Christmas Holiday, the December meeting of the KATS Technical Committee is moved to the first Thursday of the month.
2020 Technical Committee Schedule
| Thursday, January 9, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved January 9, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, February 13, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved February 13, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved March 12, 2020 Minutes |
CANCELLED |
| Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved May 14, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, June 11, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved June 11, 2020 Minutes |
CANCELLED |
| Thursday, August 13, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved August 13, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved September 10, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, October 8, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved October 8, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, November 5, 2020[1]– 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved November 5, 2020 Minutes |
| Thursday, December 3, 2020[2] – 9:00 a.m. Meeting Materials Approved December 3, 2020 Minutes |
[1] Due to Thanksgiving Holiday, the November meeting of the KATS Technical Committee is moved to the first Thursday of the month.
[2] Due to Christmas Holiday, the December meeting of the KATS Technical Committee is moved to the first Thursday of the month.
Technical Committee meeting minutes, agendas, and materials from 2012-2019 are available here
Technical Committee Officers
Kathy Schultz, Director of Special Operations
Central County Transportation Authority
Technical Committee Chair
Ryan Minkus, County Engineer
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
Technical Committee Vice-chair
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