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#WednesdayReadsWithWATS With the 2028 Summer Olympics approaching, cities are using lessons from events like the World Cup to improve transportation planning. Check out this Smart Cities Dive article to learn more! Read more: bit.ly/4zjDEgN

Check out the November 2026 WATS Up Newsletter! Sign up for our newsletter on our website: miwats.org

#FastFactFriday Happy Halloween from WATS! Children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the year. However you participate, please remember to keep safety in mind! Halloween safety tips: tinyurl.com/nhkc4xzs

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Washtenaw County is offering free public transportation in the county on Election Day - Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4v4p6hrrWednesda…

#FastFactFriday Michigan is investing $65 million in transportation projects across the state including $6.6 million in Washtenaw County for TheRide. Leran more: tinyurl.com/ypxp7jat

#FastFactFriday October 19th - 23rd is National School Bus Safety Week! Slow down, stay alert, and always stop when a school bus has flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Let’s keep students safe! Learn more: bit.ly/4ybbnIm

WATS has released our draft Public Participation Plan! Join us at an upcoming pop-up at the Ypsilanti District Library on Michigan Ave. to share your thoughts! Join us 10/21/26 @ 3-5pm! Updated Draft Plan: bit.ly/4xj9BVl

WATS has released our draft Public Participation Plan! Join us at an upcoming virtual pop-up to share your thoughts! Join us 10/15/26 @ 11am-1pm! Virtual Link: bit.ly/4hK2103 Updated Draft Plan: bit.ly/4xj9BVl

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Check out this article about how a former gas station site is being cleaned up to help the future of Ann Arbor’s Treeline trail. Read more: bit.ly/4dsYfah The Treeline: thetreeline.org/

#FastFactFriday October is National Pedestrian Safety Month! This is a reminder to stay alert and be safe, whether you’re walking, biking, or driving. Safety tips: bit.ly/4hIZT91

Check out the October 2026 WATS Up Newsletter! Sign up for our newsletter on our website: miwats.org

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Detroit is testing new technology designed to help fire trucks move through traffic more efficiently, supporting faster emergency response and improving transportation safety. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yb5eh69

#FastFactFriday To wrap up National Roundabout Week, did you know there are more than 11,000 roundabouts across the U.S. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3pj4uksc WCRC Roundabouts: tinyurl.com/yw9km3jf

WATS has released our draft Public Participation Plan! Join us at an upcoming pop-up to share your thoughts TODAY! Read the draft plan: bit.ly/4xj9BVl

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Check out this article from Momentum Magazine highlighting 30 of the most bike friendly cities in the world. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5dnyxkd5

#FastFactFriday getDowntown’s Choose Your Challenge contest is back this fall! Participate through October 2 for a chance to win prizes while finding a sustainable transportation routine that works for you. Learn more: win.getdowntown.org/

WATS has released our draft Public Participation Plan! Join us at an upcoming pop-up to share your thoughts! Read the draft plan: bit.ly/4xj9BVl

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Check out this article highlighting a piece of American passenger rail history. The “cab car” allowed passenger trains to easily switch directions after reaching the end of a line, making train operations more efficient. Read more: bit.ly/4dF8rwd

#FastFactFriday 1,400 cyclists rode 190 miles from Seattle to Vancouver in Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party. Learn more: bit.ly/4Ae1tZ4

#WednesdayReadsWithWATS Check out how Vancouver is turning a bike ride into a glowing nighttime event. Riders light up the city for a unique cycling experience in the dark. Read more: bit.ly/4ysi7Cg