What we do, and how we do it.

What is MATS?

MATS is a Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO. An MPO is a committee, with staff, responsible for planning Federally funded transportation projects within an urbanized area, also called a "Metropolitan Area." In the case of MATS, this area includes all of Midland County, the City of Auburn and Williams Charter Township in Bay County, and Tittabawassee Township in Saginaw County. Transportation planning must be a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive process (the 3C’s) designed to involve all users of the system, such as businesses, community groups, environmental organizations, the traveling public, freight operators, and the general public, through a proactive public participation process.

What MATS Does

Through the Policy Committee, MATS develops plans and programs regarding transportation issues of region-wide significance, and decides which Federally funded transportation projects should be implemented .We foster cooperative efforts to resolve problems, develop policies, and implement plans to achieve shared, regional transportation goals. MATS works to benefit all citizens in our area while making the best use possible of our transportation resources and funding.

“Each year we plan, program, and report, for the good of the region.” 

MATS Metropolitan Planning Area facilitates a more regional approach to transportation planning by including everyone's perspective, working with stakeholders and communities.