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Welcome to the
Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study’s website!
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
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Now Available from KATS!
2030 Transportation Plan Development Completed
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 now 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.
FY 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program
The FY 2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program was approved by the KATS Policy Committee on September 19, 2007. The document includes projects that are proposed for construction during fiscal years 2008 through 2011.
2006 Annual List of Obligated Projects Available
Federal law requires the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study (KATS) to publish an annual listing of projects for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year. This serves as a record of project delivery while increasing the transparency of government spending on transportation projects and strategies in the Kalamazoo metropolitan area. More . . .
Participation Plan Click here to download a copy of the approved Participation Plan.
 Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is an international movement to make it safe, convenient and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school. When routes are safe, walking or biking to and from school is an easy way to get the regular physical activity children need for good health. Safe Routes to School initiatives also help ease traffic jams and air pollution, unite neighborhoods and contribute to students readiness to learn in school. More . . .
FY 2006-2008 Transportation Improvement Program
The Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study approved the FY 2006 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program on July 27, 2005. It has been approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. More . . .
2006 Asset Management Inventory Finalized
KATS staff worked for a fourth year on collecting Asset Management Inventory on 750 miles of Kalamazoo County federal aid eligible roads. The project was completed September, 2006, with staff being assisted by the Kalamazoo County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation. More . . .
Air Quality Conformity Analysis
The air quality conformity analysis for the FY 2006 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program and 2025 Transportation Plan for the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek-MI Non-Attainment Area is now available. This document includes all federal-funded projects in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Van Buren counties.
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