2013 Long Range Plan

WHAT MOVES YOU BERRIEN COUNTY?

How will we arrive in 2040? 

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION COMMENTS - click here.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the goal development workshops and the beginning of the Long Range Transportation Plan process. 

The main themes from the meetings included the following: (the list does not represent any type of prioritization)

1. Rail Service
2. Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation
3. Regional Connectivity
4. Transit
5. Funding
6. Quality of Life/Place Making/Job Creation

Current 2009-2035 Long Range Transportation Plan

Not sure what TwinCATS and NATS are?  Click on each MPO to learn more, TwinCATS and NATS.

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Study and Niles-Buchanan-Cass Area Transportation Study are in the beginning phase of developing the next Long Range Transportation Plan that will cover the time period of 2013-2040 (a 25+ year horizon). If you are interested in participating in any way during this process here are some options for you.

TwinCATS meets on the 3rd Monday of the month

9:30a.m. Technical Committee & 10:30a.m. Policy Committee

Location: Southwest Michigan Regional Airport

NATS meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month

1:30p.m. Technical Committee & 3:00p.m. Policy Committee

Location: City of Niles Council Chambers

TwinCATS meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, unless otherwise posted. Meetings are held at 9:30 AM - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and 10:30 AM - Policy Committee. TwinCATS meetings are held at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport.

NATS meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise posted. Meetings are held at 1:30 PM - Technical Advisory Committee Meeting and 3:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting. NATS meetings are held at the Niles City Council Chambers, 1345 E. Main Street, Niles, MI.

Contact Suzann Flowers

You can always submit your comments to the MPO Staff. Suzann Flowers can be contacted by mail: 185 E. Main St, Suite 701 Benton Harbor, MI 49022; phone: (269) 925-1137 x 17; email: flowerss@swmpc.org.

 "Transportation is more than just asphalt, concrete and steel;

 it's about PEOPLE." 

Rodney E. Slater former Secretary of Transportation