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Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS) Federal law requires a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process in urbanized areas with a population of more than 50,000.  The flow of federal transportation dollars is dependent on the continuation of a certified planning process. The Bay County Transportation Planning Division acts as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Bay City Urbanized Area and is responsible for fulfilling these duties. The Bay County Transportation Planning Division prepares required annual reports; reviews and updates the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the 2008-09-10-11 Transportation Improvement Program; provides staff coordination for the Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS); and conducts various transportation studies in the community.  This division also works closely with other transportation studies in the community throughout the year. The Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS) is the principal public agency conducting regional transportation studies for the Bay City Urbanized Area. BCATS, through an agreement with the Bay County Board of Commissioners, provides management and policy functions for the transportation planning programs as required by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effecient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). BCATS provides transportation planning services on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Bay City and Essexville and the townships of Bangor, Monitor, Hampton, Portsmouth, Kawkawlin, Frankenlust and Fraser.     Mission Statement     The mission of BCATS, as outlined in the BCATS 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, is to: Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. Increase the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight. Promote efficient system management and operation. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.     Updates     6/30/2009         Proposed change to the BCATS Participation Plan for 45 day public review             Changes include:                 1) Adjusting the timeframe required for meeting and amendment notices do to the reduced printing of the local                  newspaper                 2) Removing references to specific news publications to provide flexibility in the future to accommodate for changes                  in the news media industry.                 3) Updated Environmental Justice maps and website information         2009-04-15 Approved Policty Committee Minutes     6/19/2009         The June 17th scheduled Policy Committee Meeting has been to           Wednesday,  June 24th at same time and location.          2009-06-24 Policy Committee Agenda         MDOT TIP Amendments for Approval for 06-24-2009         Proposed Language Change in Public Involvement Plan           Economic Stimulus Projects and Information             BCATS Local Transportation Project Nominations for Economic Stimulus Package               MDOT Nominations for Economic Stimulus Funding             Latest News from AASHTO             Federal Highway Administration Q & A             Federal Transit Administration Q & A

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Updated:           Wednesday, February 25, 2009