2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Public Meeting

January 14, 2009
WATS is initiating the public meeting process in support of the development of Washtenaw County’s 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRP).
Two meetings will be held January 14th, from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm.

The Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building is located at 4700 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI‎.
WCC Campus can be accessed using THE RIDE routes 3  (for the afternoon meeting) and 7 (for the afternoon and evening meeting). 

This first set of public meetings will focus on the Goals and Objectives and plan Development Schedule.
WATS will take public comment in the following goals and objectives.

· Promoting a safe and secure transportation system
· Reducing the number and severity of traffic crashes.
· Increasing the safety and security of the transportation system and its users.

· Providing accessibility and mobility for all people and goods.
· Reducing the distance or time spent traveling
· Increasing the occupancy rate for all motorized modes.

· Investing strategically in transportation infrastructure to enhance the vitality of the community.
· Giving priority to preservation and maintenance of the existing transportation system.
· Developing a financially responsible plan that allocates available resources.

· Protecting and enhancing the environment.
· Reducing air, water and noise pollution and emissions and concentrations.
· Reduce energy consumption