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 FY 2011 - 2014
Transportation Improvement Program
In June, 2010, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee will be adopting the FY 2011 - 2014 Transportation Improvement Program.
Forty-four federal-aid projects are being proposed for funding in fiscal years 2011 through 2014. The list of candidate projects is available here.
A number of projects are being funded without federal funds. These projects are part of the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, the City of Portage and the City of Kalamazoo’s proposed budgets for 2011 - 2014. Click here to see the proposed list of local projects.
We are looking for public comment on the proposed list of projects. Submit your comments to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study by March 15, 2010 in writing to:
Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study
3801 East Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
or by email at info@KATSmpo.org
Click Here to Submit Comment Form
Current FY 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program
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2009 List of Obligated Projects
The list of 2009 federal funded projects is now available. This list identifies federal funds for Kalamazoo County projects (road and transit). Click here to view.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects for Kalamazoo County
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study recently approved several American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects for the study area. Click here to view the list as of January 5, 2010. More amendments will be made over the next few months as additional funding is awarded under ARRA.
More information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Federal Highway Administration can be found here. Recovery.gov provides more information about the Act.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has a website dedicated to the ARRA projects occurring in the state. Click here for more information.
If you have comments regarding this list, please forward them to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study at info@katsmpo.org or contact us at (269) 343-0766.
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 2035 Transportation Plan Development Underway
The staff of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, along with the local road and transit agencies, are preparing for the development of the 2035 Transportation Plan, which is scheduled for adoption in September, 2010. If you would like to receive updates on this process, please contact us at (269) 343-0766.
On September 19, 2007, the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Policy Committee approved the 2030 Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Kalamazoo Urbanized Area, including all of Kalamazoo County. The document is available online for viewing. CDs and printed copies are available upon request. Contact us for more information on obtaining a copy of the 2030 Transportation Plan.
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 Traffic Count Information Available Online for Kalamazoo County
Access to traffic counts throughout Kalamazoo County is now available through the following website:
http://katsmpo.ms2soft.com
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 email at sstepek@KATSmpo.org with questions.
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 Quick Links:
Policy Committee Upcoming Agendas and Past Minutes
Technical Committee Upcoming Agenda and Past Minutes
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Materials
Title VI Plan for KATS
SAFETEA-LU
Transportation Legislation adopted on August 10, 2005
Recovery.gov
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
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 2008 - 2009 Asset Management Report Completed
Available online is the 2008 - 2009 Asset Management Report for Kalamazoo County. This report provides road inventory ratings for federal-aid roadways in Kalamazoo County.
2008 - 2009 Asset Management Report
More information is available on Asset Management from the following websites:
Michigan Department of Transportation
Transportation Asset Management Council
PASER Training
March 16, 2010
Kalamazoo County Road Commission
3801 East Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
RSVP to LTAP Office: www.michiganltap.org
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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
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this site, please feel free to contact us.
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