What’s New
What will Ohio’s Political Scene be in 2017?
October 19th, 2016
Dr. Alison Goebel, the interim executive director of the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), shared the center’s insights as to what the Buckeye State’s political landscape may look like in 2017. Dr. Goebel was the featured speaker during the AMATS Annual Meeting on Oct. 7. During her presentation, she told the attendees that debates concerning […]
What a year it was!
October 17th, 2016
The funding of $24 million in projects, the completion of the Preservation Needs Report, and the awarding of several Connecting Communities grants were just some of the more notable achievements of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) during 2016, according to its interim director, Curtis Baker. Baker kicked off the Oct. 7 AMATS Annual […]
AMATS Annual Meeting 10.7.16
August 10th, 2016
This year’s AMATS Annual Meeting will take place on October 7, 2016 at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls. The day will begin at 8:30am with registration and a continental breakfast. We will be hearing about transportation issues in Ohio from Alison Goebel, interim director of Greater Ohio Policy Center, as well as a discussion about […]
2016 Connecting Communities grants announced
July 21st, 2016
The AMATS Connecting Communities Program awarded grants totaling $115,200 to the communities of Kent – in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) – Hudson, Twinsburg and Green. Approved by the AMATS Policy Committee on July 21, the program’s funding will be used to prepare studies that promote communitywide connectivity.The AMATS Connecting Communities Program encourages the […]
AMATS wheels out its new 2016 Bike Plan
July 12th, 2016
AMATS is pleased to wheel out its new 2016 Bike Plan for the Greater Akron area. The plan identifies the region’s bikeway needs and presents recommendations to improve its bicycle network. While the region’s current network has over 108 miles of shared-use paths and 35 miles of bike lanes, the 2016 Bike Plan offers ideas and […]
Come Walk the Magic Mile with CIC on August 3
June 29th, 2016
August 3, 2016, 6pm ACoT, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, OH 44203On August 3, 2016, AMATS Citizens Involvement Committee will be heading to Barberton to learn about the new improvements in the city as a result of the 2013 planning grant from AMATS. We will start at the Art Center on Tusc (ACoT) with a […]
2016 will be one for the record books
June 17th, 2016
“‘Over-programming’ puts us in a position to obtain funding for additional projects beyond our available funding.” – AMATS TIP Coordinator Victor Botosan 2016 will be a high water mark for funding of transportation projects in the Greater Akron area. For the first time in its 54-year history, AMATS – the agency responsible for area transportation […]
New downtown Akron bike racks have plenty of ‘character’
May 17th, 2016
If you have been to Akron recently you may have spotted some unique characters hanging around your favorite downtown landmarks. There are now ball players in front of Canal Park, giant flowers blossoming in Lock 3, a score of musical notes playing near Musica and BLU Jazz+, and a giant legume standing in front of […]
2016 Freight Plan now available
May 2nd, 2016
The movement of freight is part and parcel of AMATS’ transportation planning responsibilities in the Greater Akron area. The agency recently prepared its 2016 Freight Plan, a comprehensive analysis of the area’s existing freight system that presents various multi-modal recommendations for the upcoming long-range Regional Transportation Plan.The 2016 Freight Plan identifies transportation systems that are […]
Connecting Communities Planning Grants
March 31st, 2016
Deadline to submit applications was May 27, 2016. A total of 13 applications were received. AMATS staff is in the process of reviewing the applications. The Connecting Communities Planning Grant Task Force will meet in June to review, score, and make recommendations for planning grant recipients. The Policy Committee will vote on recipients at their […]
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