Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS) Committees
BCATS is governed by a Policy Committee that includes various elected and appointed officials from the transportation planning area plus other members from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Policy Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every other month and the meetings are open to the public.
The Policy Committee generally acts under the advisement of the BCATS Technical Advisory Committee. The Technical Advisory Committee reviews in greater detail the activities of the BCATS and provides recommendations to the Policy Committee. The Technical Advisory Committee is composed of technically-oriented representatives, representing both public and private entities, that presently include various transportation, planning, engineering and other interests in the area. The Technical Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of every other month and is open to the public.
Schedule, Minutes, and Agendas: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Generally, the Policy Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. in the 7th floor conference room of the Bay County Building at 515 Center Ave, Bay City, Michigan. The Technical Committee usually meets on the Tuesday in the week prior to every Policy Committee meeting at 10 a.m. in the same location.*All meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. All agendas will be available one week prior to the meeting. All meeting minutes will be available after approval by the respective committee, usually at the next committee meeting.
Mission Statement
Federal law requires a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process in urbanized areas with a population of more than 50,000. The Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS) was formed to provide the required transportation planning process. The mission of BCATS, as outlined in the BCATS 2045 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.
Committee Members
| Policy Committee Voting Members | | Technical Committee Members |
| Glenn Rowley, Supervisor | Bangor Twp. | | Jay Anderson, Director | BCATS |
| Jesse Dockett, Commission President | Bay City | | Jim Lillo, Engineer/Manager | Bay Co. Road Commission |
| Kathleen Newsham, Mayor | Bay City | | Eric Sprague, General Manager | BMTA |
| James Barcia, Executive | Bay County | | Rachel Phillips, City Engineer | Bay City |
| Michael Duranczyk, Chairman | Bay Co. Commission | | Kurt Hausbeck, Street Dept. Manager | Bay City |
| Vaughn Begick, Commissioner | Bay Co. Commission | | Terry Moultane, Planner | Bay City |
| Edward Rivet, Chairman | Bay Co. Road Commission | | Dan Hansford, City Manager/DPW Director | Essexville |
| Robert Redmond, Chairman | BMTA | | David Engelhardt, Planner | EMCOG |
| Sue Fortune, Executive Director | EMCOG | | Aaron Dawson, Planner | FHWA |
| Scott Wittbordt, Mayor | Essexville | | Jack Hofweber, Manager | MDOT-Bay City TSC |
| Ronald Campbell, Supervisor | Frankenlust Twp. | | Ryan McDonnell, Engineer | MDOT-Bay City TSC |
| Robert Pawlak, Supervisor | Portsmouth Twp. | | Jay Reithel, Regional Planner | MDOT-Bay Region |
| Terri Close, Supervisor | Hampton Twp. | | Mitch Huber, Planner | MDOT-Lansing |
| Samuel Davidson, Supervisor | Kawkawlin Twp. | | |
| Anita Boughner, Statewide Planning | MDOT | | |
| Terry M Spencer, Supervisor | Monitor Twp. | | |
| Non-Voting Members | | |
| Jay Anderson, Director | BCATS | | |
| Aaron Dawson, Planner | FHWA | | |
| Jay Reithel, Regional Planner | MDOT | | |
| Brian Stark, Director | SMATS | | |
| Maja Bolanowska, Director | MATS | | Updated: Monday, December 23, 2019 |
Meeting Schedule
2021 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
February | Tuesday, February 9 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 17 Agenda Minutes |
April | Tuesday, April 13 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 21 Agenda Minutes |
| May | Tuesday, May 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, May 19 Agenda Minutes |
June | Tuesday, June 8
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, June 16 Agenda Minutes |
August | Tuesday, August 10
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 18 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 20
Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 22 Agenda Minutes |
2020 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
February | Tuesday, February 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 19 Agenda Minutes |
April | Tuesday, April 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 22 Agenda Minutes |
| May | Tuesday, May 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, May 20 Agenda Minutes |
June | Tuesday, June 9
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, June 17 Agenda Minutes |
August | Tuesday, August 11
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 19 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 13 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 21
Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 8 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 16 Agenda Minutes |
2019 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
February | Tuesday, February 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 20 Agenda Minutes |
April | Tuesday, April 9 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 17 Agenda Minutes |
May (special meeting) | Tuesday, May 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, May 22 Agenda Minutes |
June | Tuesday, June 11
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, June 19 Agenda Minutes |
August | Tuesday, August 13
Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 21 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 8 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 16
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December | Tuesday, December 10 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 18 Agenda Minutes |
| 2018 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
| February | Tuesday, February 13 | Wednesday, February 21 |
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| April | Tuesday, April 10 | Wednesday, April 18 |
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| June | Tuesday, June 12 | Wednesday, June 20 |
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| August | Tuesday, August 14 | Wednesday, August 22 |
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October | Tuesday, October 9 | Wednesday, October 17 |
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December | Tuesday, December 11 | Wednesday, December 19 |
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| 2017 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
| February | Tuesday, February 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 22 Agenda Minutes |
| April | Tuesday, April 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 19 Agenda Minutes |
| May (special meeting) | May 17, 2017 Agenda Minutes | May 17, 2017 Agenda Minutes |
| June | Tuesday, June 13 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, June 21 Agenda Minutes |
| August | Tuesday, August 8 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 16 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 10 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 18 Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 20 Agenda Minutes |
| 2016 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
| February | Tuesday, February 9 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 17 Agenda Minutes |
| April | Tuesday, April 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 20 Agenda Minutes |
| June | Tuesday, June 14 AgendaMinutes | Wednesday, June 22 Agenda Minutes |
| August | Tuesday, August 9 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 17 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 19 Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 13 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 21 Agenda Minutes |
| 2015 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
| February | Tuesday, February 10 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 18 Agenda Minutes |
| April | Tuesday, April 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 22 Agenda Minutes |
| June | Tuesday, June 9 AgendaMinutes | Wednesday, June 17 Agenda Minutes |
| August | Tuesday, August 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 19 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 13 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 21 Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 8 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 16 Agenda Minutes |
| 2014 | Technical Committee | Policy Committee |
| February | Tuesday, February 11 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, February 19 Agenda Minutes |
| March (Special Meeting) | Wednesday, March 19 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, March 19 Agenda Minutes |
| April | Tuesday, April 8 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, April 16 Agenda Minutes |
| June | Tuesday, June 10 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, June 18
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| August | Tuesday, August 12 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, August 20 Agenda Minutes |
October | Tuesday, October 14 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, October 22 Agenda Minutes |
December | Tuesday, December 9 Agenda Minutes | Wednesday, December 17 Agenda Minutes |