MATS has released the public review draft of its long range transportation plan Towards 2045. The draft can be found here.

This update to the long range transportation plan (LRTP) outlines regional goals and objectives that will guide the investment of nearly $1 Billion into transportation projects proposed through 2045 in Midland County as well as Williams Township in Bay County and Tittabawassee Township in Saginaw County.

Every five years, the LRTP is updated. The first LRTP for MATS, which was established in 2013, was completed in 2017. The new LRTP will include a 23-year planning horizon and will take into account demographic and economic developments as they relate to transportation demands, as well as climate change, resilience, and environmental justice policies. In addition, the LRTP will be the first version of the plan to fulfill Federal Performance Management standards.

The LRTP must be fiscally limited, and transportation investments are based on regional budget predictions throughout the Plan's horizon. The plan is based on regional goals and objectives, and it aims to extend the life of existing infrastructure by employing asset management principles. The LRTP incorporates a range of transportation modes to efficiently serve the region in a way that promotes environmental sustainability, accessibility, economic growth, and improved quality of life for residents.

The public is encouraged to review the document, and provide comments here, via email at info@midlandmpo.com, by phone at 989-832-6333 or by mail at 220 W. Ellsworth St., Ste 326, Midland Michigan 48640.