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 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 Update

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

TAC Meeting

LCATS will be holding an in person meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee on Tuesday, June 10th at 9:30 am at the Licking County Administrative building.

Relevant Documents and Links 

June 10, 2025 | Meeting Packet

Our next Policy Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Licking County Administrative building.

For more information:
Main Line: (740) 670-5200
Fax: (740) 670-5197

Mailing Address:
20 South Second Street
Newark, OH 43055

Carson Combs, Planning Director

Matt Hill, Technical Study Director

Wil Lloyd, Assistant Transportation Manager / Special Projects Planner

Alex Griffith, Principle Transportation Planner

Mona Large, Transit Planning and Mobility Manager

Isabella Waite, Assistant Transportation Planner