LCATS
WHAT WE DO
The Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Newark, Ohio urbanized area and conducts a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive multi-modal urban transportation planning process.
An MPO must conduct a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) urban transportation planning process that results in plans and programs that consider all transportation modes and supports metropolitan community development and social goals. These plans and programs shall lead to the development and operation of an integrated, inter-and intra-modal transportation system that facilitates the efficient economic movement of people and goods.
MISSION
The main goal of LCATS is to utilize federal transportation funds that are available to the area to produce the most efficient transportation system possible. These funds can be used for studies, projects
SAFE STREETS FOR ALL
LCATS has adopted the final draft of the LCATS Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Please see final report and link to the countermeasure toolkit below.
Check out the Maps of the High Risk Network and the High Injury Network below:
- HRN/HIN Click HERE
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Next LCATS Policy Meeting -January 13, 2026 - 9:30 am |
Meeting Packet: 1-13-2026
WATCH MEETING -
Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 229 091 330 089 43
Passcode: yQ7nz92g
Main Line: (740) 670-5200
Carson Combs, Planning Director
Matt Hill, Technical Study Director
Wil Lloyd, Special Projects Manager
Alex Griffith, Program Manager
Mona Large, Transit Planning and Mobility Manager