BATS has two public comment periods underway starting this week, and we have a "call for participation" out for citizens to apply to be a non-voting member on the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) or a non-voting member on the Policy Committee (one position per board is available). BATS 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) - 30-day public comment period that ends on July 8, 2026On June 8, 2026, the Brunswick Area Transportation Study (BATS) opened a 30-day public comment period for the draft fiscal year 2027 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).The TIP is the federally required document through which Federal and State Funding flows to Glynn County for transportation planning and capital investments.The draft TIP can be viewed, and written comments submitted, at the Glynn County Planning and Zoning Dept. at 1725 Reynolds St, Brunswick. You can also review the document online at: https://www.glynncounty.org/1960/Plans-and-Documents and submit comments to planningzoning [at] glynncounty-ga.gov (planningzoning[at]glynncounty-ga[dot]gov).
BATS Public Participation Plan Amendment - 45-day public comment period that ends on July 23, 2026:On June 8, 2026, The Brunswick Area Trans Transportation Study (BATS) opened a 45-day public comment period for an amendment to the Participation Plan (PP).The proposed amendment reflects recent updates to the MPO’s committee structure, including the discontinuation of a standing Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) due to ongoing quorum challenges under Georgia’s Open Meetings Law. In its place, the amendment introduces provisions to ensure continued public involvement through alternative methods.The proposed amendment introduces new sections defining the role of the newly created Non-voting Public Representative seat on the Policy Committee and Technical Coordinating Committee, as well as requirements for BATS to host two (2) annual community engagement events. The PP is the federally required document designed to frame the strategies for public and stakeholder communication and collaboration in all phases of the planning process, as well as to be used in the development of the MTP and TIP.The draft PP can be viewed, and written comments submitted, at the Glynn County Planning and Zoning Dept. at 1725 Reynolds St, Brunswick. You can also review the document online at: https://www.glynncounty.org/1960/Plans-and-Documents and submit comments to planningzoning [at] glynncounty-ga.gov (planningzoning[at]glynncounty-ga[dot]gov).
Application for Non-voting Public Representative Membership Application - applications due July 8The Brunswick Area Transportation Study (BATS) is currently seeking individuals to serve as Nonvoting Public Representatives on the Policy Committee and Technical Coordinating Committee to provide citizen perspective, participation, and involvement in the metropolitan transportation planning process. Two (2) Non-voting Public Representatives will be selected, one to serve on the Policy Committee and one to serve on the Technical Coordinating Committee. To apply, you must reside within Glynn County, submit a complete membership application, and receive BATS Policy Committee membership confirmation. Applicants may not be Glynn County staff members or already serving on a BATS Committee. Meetings for the Policy Committee will be held on the second Monday of even months at 1:30 PM and meetings for the Technical Coordinating Committee will be held on the second Monday of odd months at 1:30 PM. Meetings will be held in the Harold Pate building, located at 1725 Reynolds Street, 2nd floor conference room, Brunswick Georgia, 31520. Non-voting Public Representatives shall serve a term of two years, with a consecutive term limit of three terms, without compensation. Applicants are considered active for two years from date of appointment.Applicants must submit a completed application directly to the Glynn County Planning & Zoning office located at 1725 Reynolds St. Suites 200 Brunswick, GA 31520, or via email to sleif [at] glynncounty-ga.gov (sleif[at]glynncounty-ga[dot]gov).Link to application form: https://content.glynncounty.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Non-voting%20Public%20Representative%20Membership%20Application.pdf
