Request for Proposals

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study is seeks proposals for Traffic Data Collection Services.

Traffic Data Collection Services - Issued May 13, 2013

Proposals Due June 7, 2013

FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Development

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee adopted the list of road and transit projects using Surface Transportation Planning (STP) and National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) funds at the March 27, 2013 meeting.

Below are useful links to the FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program projects that will be approved by the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee at their June 26, 2013 meeting:

NEW! DRAFT FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Document 5/8/13

FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Public Comment Document 4/25/13

Surface Transportation Program and National Highway Performance Program Funding 4/25/13
FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Project List 5/1/13
Illustrative Project List 4/26/13
Funding Key
Announcement of FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Project List

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee adopted the list of road and transit projects using Surface Transportation Planning (STP) and National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) funds at the February 27, 2013 meeting.  The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study recently received a letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation identifying additional funds for FY 2013.  Due to these funds, the FY 2016 project identified for the City of Portage was moved to FY 2013 and additional projects were added.  The newly revised list will be reviewed with recommended approval at the March 27, 2013 Policy Committee meeting. 

Approved FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Federal Fund Projects (February 27, 2013)

Amended FY 2014 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Federal Fund Projects (March 27, 2013)

Questions regarding these proposed projects can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study.  Contact Us

FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will be taking action on a number of amendments to the FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program at their March 27, 2013 meeting. 

FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments

Adjusted Urbanized Census Boundary

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study adopted the new Urbanized Census Boundary on December 19, 2012. 

2012 Adjusted Urbanized Census Boundary - December 2012

Questions or comments regarding the new boundary can be directed to KATS staff by phone at (269) 343-0766, by email, or through the Contact Us Form.
 

Kalamazoo Study Area Expansion

With the release of the 2010 Census figures, the Kalamazoo Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary was extended into Van Buren County.  Portions of Van Buren County (including Mattawan, Paw Paw, and Lawton) have urbanized populations that interconnect with Kalamazoo.  The proposed boundary was adopted by the KATS Policy Committee and Technical Committee during the month of September.  The inclusion of portions of Van Buren County mean that funding distribution will be changed, including Federal road and transit funds.  The KATS Technical Committee and Policy Committee will be working over the next few months to revisit the distribution of Federal funds.

Click here to view the new Planning Area Boundary.

Questions or comments regarding the new boundary can be directed to KATS staff by phone at (269) 343-0766, by email, or through the Contact Us Form.

The Transportation Improvement Program Administrative Modifications and Amendment Policy Adopted

The draft of the Transportation Improvement Program Administrative Modification and Amendment Policy was adopted by the KATS Policy Committee on March 28, 2012.  It outlines what types of changes will be permitted to the Transportation Improvement Program using administrative modifications instead of formal amendments.  Using an administrative modification can help local agencies make changes to their transportation projects without delaying their advancement during the construction season. 

Transportation Improvement Program Administrative Modification and Amendment Policy

Annual Listing of Obligated Projects for 2011

The annual listing of Federally obligated projects has been compiled for 2011.  Click here to view the list of projects.  Questions regarding the listing can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study.

Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan for the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Adopted

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee adopted of the Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan for the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study on October 19, 2011.  The plan outlines how the Kalamazoo Area Transportation will follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by not discriminating against individuals or groups based on race, color, national origin, or sex.  KATS will furthermore not discriminate against persons based on age, religion, or disability.

Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan for the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study

Individuals needing the Title VI Plan in an alternative format may contact us at (269) 343-0766.

More Title VI Resources

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Michigan Department of Transportation Title VI Information
Title VI Information Brochure - English
Title VI Information Brochure - Spanish
Title VI Information Brochure - Arabic
Complaint For Title VI Discrimination Form

2035 Transportation Plan Adopted

The 2035 Transportation Plan was adopted on June 29, 2011 by the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee. 

Go to FINAL DOCUMENT FILES

Staff is available to attend meetings to provide a brief presentation on the 2035 Transportation Plan and answer questions regarding its development.  Contact us to schedule a time.
 

FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee adopted the Project Prioritization Process on October 19, 2011.  The process will be used during the project selection process for the Transportation Plans and the Transportation Improvement Programs.

Adopted Project Prioritization Process ~ October 19, 2011

On June 30, 2010, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee adopted the FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program.  The FY 2011 - 2014 TIP was approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.

FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program Part 1
FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program Part 2

Most Recently Amended Copy of the TIP can be found here.

If you have questions or comments regarding the FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program, e-mail info@KATSmpo.org or call (269) 343-0766.

FY 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program (as of August 12, 2010) - Project List Only

Annually the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study is required to compile a list of obligated projects during the construction season.  The listing contains projects from the cities of Portage and Kalamazoo, the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit.  Questions regarding the report can be directed to the KATS offices.

2011 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

2010 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

2009 federal funded projects  Click here to view.

Access to traffic counts throughout Kalamazoo County is now available by Clicking Here.

The traffic counts are from the cities of Portage and Kalamazoo as well as the Kalamazoo County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation. 

Please contact Steve Stepek at (269) 343-0766 or by e-mail at sstepek@KATSmpo.org with questions.

What is KATS Document

The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study (KATS) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Kalamazoo County and is required by federal legislation to provide coordinated transportation planning for urban populations between 50,000 and 200,000. More  KATS is a member of the Michigan Transportation Planning Association.  www.MTPA-MI.org

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