Licking County

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 and improvements, including federal-aid roadways, bridges, transit and enhancement projects. We ensure the transportation system in Licking County supports and encourages appropriate economic development and social activities, while maximizing the efficient use of our natural and human resources and minimizing adverse impacts upon the natural and built environments.

SAFE STREETS FOR ALL

LCATS has completed initial data gathering efforts for the Safe Streets for All Action Plan. Check out the Maps of the High Risk Network and the High Injury Network below:

HRN/HIN Click HERE

LCATS is kicking off public input for the Safe Streets for All Action Plan. Click the link below to complete the public input survey to help us identify local safety issues in your neighborhood.

Public Input Survey Click HERE

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Next LCATS Policy Meeting -September 9, 2025 - 9:30 am |

TIP amendments proposed for September 9th Policy Board meeting.

Please send any comments to Wil Lloyd by September 1st, to ensure comments can be incorporated into the September Board meeting discussion: [email protected]

Resolution T–2026-05

Resolution T-2026-06

Resolution T-2026-07

Resolution T-2026-08

Resolution T-2026-09

Resolution T-2026-10

AGENDA - September meeting agenda will be posted the Thursday before the meeting.

PACKET | July 8, 2025 | Meeting Packet

WATCH MEETING - Link to watch September meeting will be posted the Thursday before the meeting.