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Public involvement in the transportation planning process is a right of all residents of Lycoming County. Federal law requires that all MPO's develop and use a documented participation plan that defines the process for providing reasonable opportunities for public participation in the transportation decision-making process. The Public Involvement website has infomation on how you can participate in the transportation planning process, WATS MPO staff contact information, and the Transportation Planning Calendar.
Public involvement in the transportation planning process is a right of all residents of Lycoming County. Federal law requires that all MPO's develop and use a documented participation plan that defines the process for providing reasonable opportunities for public participation in the transportation decision-making process. The Public Involvement website has infomation on how you can participate in the transportation planning process, WATS MPO staff contact information, and the Transportation Planning Calendar.
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A Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is a federally mandated local planning body composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state and federal governments or other agencies having an interest or responsibility in the local transportation system. The MPO is responsible for creating a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). An MPO can be a regional, multicounty organization or a single county. The Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS) is the single county MPO covering Lycoming County.
A Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is a federally mandated local planning body composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state and federal governments or other agencies having an interest or responsibility in the local transportation system. The MPO is responsible for creating a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). An MPO can be a regional, multicounty organization or a single county. The Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS) is the single county MPO covering Lycoming County.
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Every five years, as required by federal law, the Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development updates the Williamsport Area Transportation Study MPO Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The current LRTP was adopted December 17, 2018.
Every five years, as required by federal law, the Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development updates the Williamsport Area Transportation Study MPO Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The current LRTP was adopted December 17, 2018.
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As the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for Lycoming County, the Lycoming County Planning Commission works with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, River Valley Transit, (RVT) and STEP Inc.to develop the Transportation Improvement Program, (TIP). The TIP is a list of priority transportation projects that are proposed to be undertaken during the next four federal fiscal years using various federal, state and local funding sources. These transportation projects include a full range of highways, bridges, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
As the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for Lycoming County, the Lycoming County Planning Commission works with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, River Valley Transit, (RVT) and STEP Inc.to develop the Transportation Improvement Program, (TIP). The TIP is a list of priority transportation projects that are proposed to be undertaken during the next four federal fiscal years using various federal, state and local funding sources. These transportation projects include a full range of highways, bridges, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
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The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the transportation-related work activities that the Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) and River Valley Transit (RVT) (with the aid of planning consultants, as necessary) will perform within Lycoming County. PCD and RVT staff jointly developed the work program. Within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, the transportation planning process is conducted through the Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS). WATS was established in 1968. In Pennsylvania, UPWPs are developed as 2-year programs. However, this document is dynamic and may be modified to respond to any emerging priority issue or special need vital to the orderly growth and development of Lycoming County.
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the transportation-related work activities that the Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) and River Valley Transit (RVT) (with the aid of planning consultants, as necessary) will perform within Lycoming County. PCD and RVT staff jointly developed the work program. Within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, the transportation planning process is conducted through the Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS). WATS was established in 1968. In Pennsylvania, UPWPs are developed as 2-year programs. However, this document is dynamic and may be modified to respond to any emerging priority issue or special need vital to the orderly growth and development of Lycoming County.
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The Pennsylvania Local Technical Assistance Program(LTAP) was created to share transportation knowledge, improve road maintenance and safety skills, and put research and new technology into practice at the municipal level.
The Pennsylvania Local Technical Assistance Program(LTAP) was created to share transportation knowledge, improve road maintenance and safety skills, and put research and new technology into practice at the municipal level.
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This is the first round of municipal owned structurally deficient bridges that will be repaired in a county-wide bridge bundling program. By bundling the bridge projects, multiple bridges can be designed and constructed concurrently rather than as single projects. It is anticipated that up to a 30% overall cost savings can be achieved along with a considerably shortened project duration using this innovative approach. The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners enacted a Fee for Local Use Ordinance as authorized under PA Act 89. As a result, PennDOT will collect an additional $5 for every non-exempt vehicle registered to an address in Lycoming County and these funds will be provided back to the county on a semi-annual basis. The Commissioners' intent is to use these funds to fix or replace the growing backlog of municipality-owned structurally deficient bridges located throughout the County. Other revenue sources provided through PA Act 13 dedicated to bridges will also be used to finance this program. This revenue will be used to pay the debt service on a PA Infrastructure Bank, (PIB) loan the county would seek with PennDOT approval. The loan will serve as up front financing to undertake the bridge repair program.
This is the first round of municipal owned structurally deficient bridges that will be repaired in a county-wide bridge bundling program. By bundling the bridge projects, multiple bridges can be designed and constructed concurrently rather than as single projects. It is anticipated that up to a 30% overall cost savings can be achieved along with a considerably shortened project duration using this innovative approach. The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners enacted a Fee for Local Use Ordinance as authorized under PA Act 89. As a result, PennDOT will collect an additional $5 for every non-exempt vehicle registered to an address in Lycoming County and these funds will be provided back to the county on a semi-annual basis. The Commissioners' intent is to use these funds to fix or replace the growing backlog of municipality-owned structurally deficient bridges located throughout the County. Other revenue sources provided through PA Act 13 dedicated to bridges will also be used to finance this program. This revenue will be used to pay the debt service on a PA Infrastructure Bank, (PIB) loan the county would seek with PennDOT approval. The loan will serve as up front financing to undertake the bridge repair program.
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The purpose of this special study is to evaluate the overall land use and transportation system impacts resulting from the completion of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project on the growth areas of Lycoming County. Focus will be placed on the Interstate 180 corridor from the Lycoming/Northumberland County line to its connection with US 15 as well as the US 15 corridor between the Lycoming/Union County line and its connection with Interstate 180. As a result of this study an action plan will be developed to help ensure orderly land development patterns, smart growth and a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system that is responsive to increased traffic demand.
The purpose of this special study is to evaluate the overall land use and transportation system impacts resulting from the completion of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project on the growth areas of Lycoming County. Focus will be placed on the Interstate 180 corridor from the Lycoming/Northumberland County line to its connection with US 15 as well as the US 15 corridor between the Lycoming/Union County line and its connection with Interstate 180. As a result of this study an action plan will be developed to help ensure orderly land development patterns, smart growth and a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system that is responsive to increased traffic demand.
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Williamsport Area Transportation Study
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Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS)
DATE: Monday, February 10, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: Lyco Conference Room
Lycoming County Third Street Plaza, 3rd Floor
33 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Virtual Option:
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737
Conference Code: 512 040 019#
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Agenda
Minutes: December 9, 2024 meeting minutes
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Action Items:
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2025-2028 WATS TIP Amendment adding MPMS 120852 HSIP County-wide safety project
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2025-2028 WATS TIP Amendment adding MPMS 121503 Market & Maynard St. Queue pre-emption (adding to 2025-28 TIP)
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WATS Secretary Approval to Sign future PM Letters
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Draft 2025-2027 WATS UPWP Public Comment Period
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2024 Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Plan Adoption
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FY 2-23-24 WATS MPO Annual Report
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FY 2023-24 WATS LTAP Annual Report
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2025 WATS Technical Committee Dates
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Discussion Items:
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Modal Updates
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Management Action Report
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Draft 2025-2027 WATS MPO UPWP
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2025 WATS Coordinating Committee Membership Contact Info.
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WATS Technical Committee Voting Membership
WATS Technical Committee 2025 Meeting Dates
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2025
DATE: Monday, January 27, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE:
Lyco Conference Room
Lycoming County Third Street Plaza, 3rd Floor
33 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Virtual Option:
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737
Conference Code: 921 205 095#
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Agenda
Minutes: November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
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Action Items:
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2025-2028 WATS TIP Amendment adding MPMS 120852 HSIP County-wide safety project
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2025-2028 WATS TIP Amendment adding MPMS 121503 Market & Maynard St. Queue pre-emption (adding to 2025-28 TIP)
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WATS Secretary Approval to Sign future PM Letters
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Draft 2025-2027 WATS UPWP Public Comment Period
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2024 Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Plan Adoption
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FY 2-23-24 WATS MPO Annual Report
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FY 2023-24 WATS LTAP Annual Report
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2025 WATS Technical Committee Dates
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Discussion Items:
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Modal Updates
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Management Action Report
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Draft 2025-2027 WATS MPO UPWP
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2025 WATS Technical Committee Membership Contact Info.
- Technical Committee Meeting Minutes
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Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
WATS Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Dates
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
DATE: Monday, April 9, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE:
Lyco Conference Room
Lycoming County Third Street Plaza, 3rd Floor
33 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Virtual Option:
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737
Conference Code: 957 600 847#
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Agenda
Call to Order:
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Introductions / Meeting Purpose
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MPO Overview/Role of the BPAC
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25-27 Unified Planning Work Progam Update
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2025 Meeting Dates (April/October)
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Williamsport Bike Advisory Committee Initiatives
Transit Committee
WATS Transit Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Dates
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Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025
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DATE: Thursdsay, May 15, 2025
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TIME: 2:00 PM
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Lyco Conference Room
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Lycoming County Third Street Plaza, 3rd Floor
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33 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
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Virtual Option:
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Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737
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Conference Code: 327 022 796#
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Agenda
Minutes:
October 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes
River Valley Transit Authority Service Update:
General Service Update
Organization Update
STEP, Inc. Service Update
Find My Ride scheduling
Lycoming County Veterans Initiative
General Services Update
WATS MPO
SEDA-COG / WATS Coordinated Transit Plan Public Comment Period
2025 WATS Transti Advisory Committee Dates
WATS Transit Advisory Committee 5/13/2021 Meeting Minutes
WATS Transit Advisory Committee 8/20/2020 Meeting Minutes
WATS Transit Advisory Committee 11/19/2019 Meeting Minutes
WATS Bylaws
Meeting Minutes
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