Policy Committee

Policy Committee Meeting May 25, 2022

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., at Metro, 530 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo.

Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:
 May Policy Packet

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from April 20, 2022
-Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program
-Office Space Lease Renewal Information
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-To-Date Through April 2022

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.

Policy Committee Meeting April 20, 2022

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting will be held  on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Metro, 530 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo. 

At the time of this notification, the federal public transportation mask mandate requiring participants to wear a face covering at Metro is still in effect. Although this mandate expires April 18, 2022, it may be extended. Upon meeting check in, participants will be notified of the current regulations in effect. Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found at the following link:

April Policy PacketDownload

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from March 30, 2022
-Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Unified Planning Work Program
-Draft Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-To-Date Through March 2022

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.

Policy Committee Meeting March 30, 2022

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:

March_Policy_PacketDownload

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

Policy Committee Meeting February 23, 2022

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will be meeting in-person without a dial-in option, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 9:00 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:

February Policy PacketDownload

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from December 15, 2021
-Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Prioritized Roadway Project List
-Fiscal Year 2023 – 2025 Audit Contract
-Fiscal Year 2012 and 2015 Contract Closure Letters
-Fiscal Year 2021 Audited Financial Statements

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.

Canceled Policy Committee Meeting January 26, 2022

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 has been canceled.

The next Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022 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.

Policy Committee Meeting December 15, 2021

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:

December Policy PacketDownload

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.

Policy Committee Meeting October 27, 2021

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, October 27, 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:  867 2319 2945#
Passcode: 227708

Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:

October Policy PacketDownload

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from September 29, 2021
-FY 20-23 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-FY 22 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Schedule
-Calendar Year 2022 Meeting Schedule

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.

Policy Committee Meeting September 29, 2021

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:

September Policy PacketDownload

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from August 25, 2021
-Continuity of Operations Plan Draft
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-to-Date Through August 31, 2021 

Policy Committee Meeting August 25, 2021

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, August 25, 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: 863 2660 7220 #
Passcode: 414025

Meeting materials related to the agenda may be found here:

August Policy PacketDownload

Agenda Items:
-Minutes from June 30, 2021
-FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments
-Continuity of Operations Plan Draft
-Contributed Services Fiscal Year-to-Date Through July 31, 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.

Cancelled Policy Committee Meeting July 28, 2021

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021 has been cancelled.

The next Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 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.