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WATS MPO Public Involvement
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.
Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS)
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.
Long Range Transportation Plan Update
Current 2018 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
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.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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.
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
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.
Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
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.
WATS MPO Annual Reports
Other Plans and Studies
Bridge Bundling
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.
Trails
CSVT
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.
Transit Advisory Committee
Transportation Related Links
Local Grant Funding

Local Technical Assistance Program Courses

Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)

2022-2023 LTAP Annual Repor t
Lycoming County Small Bridge Inventory
2024 LTAP Course Information
Registration: Register for classes on the LTAP website https://gis.penndot.gov/ltap/. All virtual classes have Virtual, PA as their location on the website. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Christine Gartelmen at c gartelman@lyco.org call 570-320-2131.
Group Participation in LTAP Virtual Class: A municipality may have a few staff participate in a virtual class together. The class can also be viewed through a smart phone. After the class, everyone needs to use the link to fill out the quiz and evaluation forms. The forms may also be completed on a smart phone. Please have everyone register on the website that is planning on attending and completing the quiz.

Direct Questions To:

Sal Vitko
Lycoming County Planning & Community Development
Transportation Planner
Phone: (570) 320-2140
Email: svitko@lyco.org

Christine Gartelman
Lycoming County Planning & Community Development
Planning & Community Development Clerk
Phone: (570) 320-2131
Email: CGartelman@lyco.org

The following classes are scheduled for the spring 2024:
In-Person Courses:
Roadside Vegetation Control
Date: Tuesday, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Register Here
This course provides the knowledge and understanding needed to establish an efficient and effective roadside vegetation control program. It is based on the concept of an Integrated Vegetation Management philosophy that utilizes manual, mechanical, and chemical control methods to manage roadside vegetation. It also reviews laws and regulations regarding required applicator certification. Due to the emphasis placed on chemical application, this course has been approved by the Pa. Department of Agriculture for Continuing Education Unit credits for those who have received pesticide applicator certification. Certified applicators can receive 3 core credits and 6 credits in each of the following categories: 10, 18, and 23, upon successful completion of this course.
Traffic Signals Basics
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Here
The purpose of this course is to provide Pennsylvania municipalities with a basic understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, as well as options for basic safety issues. At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the basic function and operational concepts of traffic signals. Interpret traffic signal plans to determine maintenance, operational, and safety needs. Assess common safety and maintenance issues and apply solutions using PennDOT and FHWA resources.
Erosion & Sedimentation Control
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Here
The course will educate municipal employees on the importance of erosion and sedimentation control, including the importance of post construction stormwater management. It will review erosion and sedimentation and the control measures. The installation procedures and examples of the measures will be described. The municipality’s role in monitoring post construction stormwater management will be discussed. The steps on developing your own erosion and sediment plan will be reviewed.
Micro-surfacing and UTFC
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Here
This LTAP course will teach the proper planning and execution of two important pavement preservation techniques: Micro-Surfacing and Ultra-Thin Friction Course (UTFC). Local government agencies will be provided information on selecting the correct treatment to the appropriate pavement at the right time to extend the useful life of roadways. The course will cover the requirements of PennDOT specifications, proper pavement selection, project planning, and operational oversight of successful projects.
Virutal Courses:
Project Oversight
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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This half-day course will provide training to help ensure local government maintenance projects are done in a manner to achieve maximum quality and longevity by providing the participants with the information needed to monitor these projects. Projects such as Liquid Bituminous Seal Coat, Asphalt Paving, Micro-Surfacing and Nova Chip require attention to detail to ensure a successful project. This course is intended to provide the participants the critical elements of these operations that need monitored so the life expectancy is achieved.
Introduction to Traffic Studies
Date: Friday, January 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Here
Do you need to conduct studies to erect regulatory signs? How do you do the studies? Who can do the studies? This course answers these questions and more, by demonstrating how to conduct basic engineering and traffic studies for establishment of regulatory signs on municipal roads. It reviews applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and required study procedures for establishing, revising and removing traffic restrictions, as presented in PennDOT Publication 212, Official Traffic Control Devices. Participants also complete exercises in which they perform common engineering and traffic studies using real data.
Stormwater Control Measures O&M
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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This course prepares attendees to perform routine and corrective maintenance on common types of stormwater control measures (SCMs). Participants will learn the keys of a successful SCM Operations Program, common SCM types and components; what infiltration/filtration surfaces are, common SCM vegetation considerations, and the difference between routine verses corrective maintenance. Attendees will be prepared to schedule and complete routine maintenance activities; be familiar with techniques and equipment appropriate for various SCMs types and understand specialized maintenance techniques to address frequently encountered SCM problems.
Speed LImits and Speed Management
Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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The half-day course will employ newly developed material, focusing on the investigation and decision-making processes associated with managing vehicular speed. The participants will: Review speed safety statistics and how to identify problem areas, discuss how to study a roadway segment for speed issues and determine changes in speed limit postings, recognize common safety issues and learn to apply proven mitigation measures.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Basics
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Municipalities interested in learning about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how technology may be able to assist them in increasing efficiency and reducing costs for asset management and transportation planning. Common goals and objectives of municipalities often include improving communication and transparency between staff, elected officials, and the public, effectively transferring institutional knowledge as staff changes, recording maintenance history, and automating inspection processes.¿
This LTAP training provides the attendees with the opportunity to see how to interact with different types of interactive GIS web map applications in addition to an introduction of how to collect and maintain data and how applications are created. A detailed roadmap demonstrating how to build a transportation asset inventory and options to be able to access GIS data will was also provided.
Active Transportation for PA Communities
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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The Active Transportation training course will discuss the latest research and guidelines for nonmotorized transportation modes. Many communities in Pennsylvania are encouraging more active transportation (walking, cycling, etc.) to enhance their community and foster healthy lifestyles. Corresponding to this encouragement of active transportation, communities are looking to develop active transportation plans to help create more facilities such as bicycle paths, sidewalks, trails, greenways, etc. This course will examine the safety and standards for these facilities, as well as how to develop an active transportation plan. The course will also highlight successful examples of local plans, practices, and policies in Pennsylvania.
Road Safety Audit
Date: Friday, January 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Municipal officials who want to improve the overall safety of their roads will find the Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a good tool for meeting their goals. Conducted through a formal process, an RSA ends with a report and plan to improve safety for all road users. These audits can be completed quickly in the hopes of identifying potential safety issues before crashes occur. Municipalities may conduct road safety audits on existing roads and intersections or during any phase of project development, from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction.
Traffic Signals Basics
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Here

The purpose of this course is to provide Pennsylvania municipalities with a basic understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, as well as options for basic safety issues.  At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the basic function and operational concepts of traffic signals. Interpret traffic signal plans to determine maintenance, operational, and safety needs. Assess common safety and maintenance issues and apply solutions using PennDOT and FHWA resources.

Pavement Markings: Applications & Maintenance
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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The consistent application and maintenance of pavement markings are paramount to motorists` safety. This course covers all aspects of pavement markings from their purpose and intent to their installation and maintenance on roadways. Content is based on the Federal Highway Administration`s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the most current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) practices, regulations, and resources. Participants will discuss and learn more about materials, applications, installation, and maintenance of pavement markings.

Virtual Drop-In Sessions:
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Archived Virtual Drop-In Sessions

Recorded sessions and handouts from previously held drop-ins are available at https://connect.psats.org/trainingevents/ltapresourcepage.

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2018-2019 LTAP Annual Report

2019-2020 LTAP Annual Report

2020-2021 LTAP Annual Report

2021-2022 LTAP Annual Report

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2024 LTAP Course Information

Registration: Register for classes on the LTAP website https://gis.penndot.gov/ltap/. All virtual classes have Virtual, PA as their location on the website. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Christine Gartelmen at cgartelman@lyco.org call 570-320-2131.

Direct Questions To:

In-Person Courses:

Roadside Vegetation Control

Date: Tuesday, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Traffic Signals Basics

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Erosion & Sedimentation Control

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Micro-surfacing and UTFC

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Virutal Courses:

Project Oversight

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Introduction to Traffic Studies

Date: Friday, January 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Stormwater Control Measures O&M

Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Speed LImits and Speed Management

Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Geographic Information System (GIS) Basics

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Active Transportation for PA Communities

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Road Safety Audit

Date: Friday, January 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Traffic Signals Basics

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pavement Markings: Applications & Maintenance

Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Drop-In Sessions:

Webinars:

Archived Virtual Drop-In Sessions

Recorded sessions and handouts from previously held drop-ins are available at https://connect.psats.org/trainingevents/ltapresourcepage.

More Information

Registration: Register for classes on the LTAP website https://gis.penndot.gov/ltap/. **All virtual classes have Virtual, PA as their location on the website. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Christine Gartelmen at c gartelman@lyco.org call** 570-320-2131.