MATS/TRANSPORTATION
Brent Lanford says:  The Macon Area Transportation Study (MATS) is responsible for conducting the metropolitan transportation planning process for Macon, Bibb County, Payne City, and a southern portion of Jones County.   MATS is comprised, primarily, of local elected officials as well as representation from significant transportation providers. Other stakeholders, like the Georgia Department of Transportation, Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, and the Water Authority are also a part of the process.  Staff from the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission provides the ongoing support needed to execute and coordinate transportation planning in the Macon area.  The study area covered by MATS is shown on page 41 of the appendix.     jHJSDSLDHJKD JKASDJKASHD ASHDHASDJKHLHA