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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
Past 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.
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.
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

Transportation Improvement Program

Overview

As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lycoming County, the Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS) works with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), 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.

WATS MPO FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Draft FFY 2023-2026 WATS MPO Transportation Improvement Program is now open for public review and comment. The public comment period runs April 5, 2022 - May 5, 2022. Physical copies of the draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) can be made available upon request. Please contact Sal Vitko (svitko@lyco.org or 570-320-2140) to request a copy. Once your request has been made, a copy of the Draft 2023-2026 TIP will be mailed to you. If you have any questions regarding accessing a copy of the Draft 2023-2026 TIP please contact Sal Vitko (svitko@lyco.org or 570-320-2140).

Please click to download a copy of the Draft WATS MPO 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program

Please click to view the 2023-2026 Interstate TIP Projects and Narratives

Please click to view the 2023-2026 Statewide TIP Projects and Narratives

Please click to view the 2023-2026 Transportation Program General and Procedural Guidance

The WATS MPO will also convene a public meeting to review the WATS FFY 2023-2026 draft TIP, receive public input, and address questions or concerns about the proposed projects. The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting conducted via Microsoft Teams. This meeting will be publicly accessible at the number below:
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737
Conference Code: 652 544 282#
Click this link to access the Microsoft Teams meeting link

An additional public meeting will be held by the WATS Technical Committee at their Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the; 
Lycoming County Third Street Plaza building, 6th Floor 
33 West Third Street 
Williamsport PA 17701 
This meeting will also be accessible virtually and via telephone: 
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737 
Conference Code: 380 505 027# 
Click this link to access the Microsoft Teams meeting link 

The WATS FFY 2023-2026 TIP will be considered for final adoption by the WATS Coordinating Committee at their Monday, June 13, 2022 public meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the; 
Lycoming County Third Street Plaza building, 6th Floor 
33 West Third Street 
Williamsport PA 17701 
This meeting will also be accessible virtually and via telephone: 
Dial-in Number: 1 (267) 332-8737 
Conference Code: 374 189 138#
Click this link to access the Microsoft Teams meeting link

Brief Summary of WATS FFY 2023-2026 TIP

Total Projects	84
Project Type
Bridge	52 (5 local bridges)
Highway	25
Safety	5
Transit	9
Slide Repairs On	SR 44 Tombs Run	SR 2039 (Warrensville Rd./Lick Run)

WATS MPO FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The WATS MPO presented the Draft FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program at ten (10) separate public meetings. The Draft FFY 2021-2024 TIP was presented at the WATS MPO Technical Committee meetings on November 4, 2019, January 1, 2020, April 6, 2020 and June 1, 2020. The Draft FFY 2021-2024 TIP was presented at the WATS MPO Coordinating Committee meetings on November 18, 2019, January 27, 2020, April 20, 2020, and June 15, 2020.

The Draft FFY 2021-2024 TIP was also presented at the Lycoming County Planning Commission meetings on February 20 and May 21, 2020. The WATS MPO held a Public Teleconference on May 6, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Additionally, the WATS MPO utilized the MPO Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites to promote the Draft FFY 2021-2024 TIP.

WATS MPO Technical Committee recommended the Draft FFY 2021-2024 TIP for adoption to the WATS MPO Coordinating Committee on June 1, 2020. The WATS MPO Coordinating Committee reviewed and adopted the WATS MPO FFY 201-2024 TIP at their June 15, 2020 meeting.

Please click to download a copy of the adopted WATS MPO 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO THE MAY 6 2020 WATS TIP PUBLIC MEETING

Brief Summary of WATS FFY 2021-2024 TIP

61 Projects 

30 new/31 carryover from prior TIP

34 bridges

22 highway projects

3 safety projects

Interim repaving and repair projects to address needs where reconstructions were delayed by reduced funding

6 local bridges

11 transit projects

Slide repairs on:

SR 44/Tombs Run

SR 2039 (Warrensville Rd)/Lick Run

SR 4001(Little Pine Rd)

Questions and comments regarding the adpoted WATS FFY 2021-2024 TIP should be directed to:

Scott R Williams, Transportation Supervisor

Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development

48 West Third Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Email: swilliams@lyco.org

Phone: 570-320-2138

2019-2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR LYCOMING COUNTY

At a public meeting on June 18, 2018, The Williamsport Area Transportation Study (WATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has adopted the FFY 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) detailing proposed transportation projects for federal, state and local funding during the next four years within Lycoming County. The adopted plan has been forwarded to the State Transportation Commission, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration for final approval by October 1, 2018. All of the supporting TIP documents are listed below. Questions regarding this program should be directed to:

Scott R Williams, Transportation Supervisor

Lycoming County Department of Planning and Community Development

48 West Third Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Email: swilliams@lyco.org

Phone: 570-320-2138