Amtrak ridership increases statewide
Increased gas prices and airfare have increased the number of people in Michigan riding Amtrak trains.
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A2 YMCA re-development may include hotel
The William Street Station proposal for the former downtown YMCA may include a hotel. The plan includes a new 25,500 square foot transit center plus two 13-14 floor towers; the hotel would go in one of the towers.
Transit subcommittee formed by State House
The Michigan House of Representatives has convened a subcommittee devoted to public transit.
F. Hills OCC to host discussion on walkability
At noon on Feb. 21, The Farmington Hills campus of Oakland Community College will host a presentation and panel discussion on the area's walkability and transportation.
Troy and Birmingham explore connections via transit center
The cities of Troy and Birmingham are exploring methods of connecting to one another via the proposed transit center to be located in the Rail District.
A2 Rallies for Rails
Ann Arbor has become a leading advocate for regional mass transit, lobbying hard for a pair of commuter train lines that could connect key parts of Metro Detroit and be an important part of the region's transformation.
AATA goes live with route information
The Ann Arbor Transit Authority has begun offering up-to-the-minute route information accessible via the internet and web-enabled mobile phones and PDAs.
Local company contracted to build new bus shelters for AATA
The Ann Arbor Transit Administration has contracted Canton-based Duo-Guard to provide the city with 15-25 new bus shelters in one year, with more to come over the follwoing two. The contract is estimated at $77,000 in the first year.
Non-profits hold seminar on reducing global warming
Transportation Riders United and the Sierra Club will hold a seminar on the impacts of and solutions to global warming pollution, including the role of transit in preventing it.
Ann Arbor adopts non-motorized transportation plan
The city of Ann Arbor recently created a non-motorized transportation plan to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, in the Ann Arbor area.
A2 YMCA re-development may include hotel
The William Street Station proposal for the former downtown YMCA may include a hotel. The plan includes a new 25,500 square foot transit center plus two 13-14 floor towers; the hotel would go in one of the towers.
Transit subcommittee formed by State House
The Michigan House of Representatives has convened a subcommittee devoted to public transit.
F. Hills OCC to host discussion on walkability
At noon on Feb. 21, The Farmington Hills campus of Oakland Community College will host a presentation and panel discussion on the area's walkability and transportation.
Troy and Birmingham explore connections via transit center
The cities of Troy and Birmingham are exploring methods of connecting to one another via the proposed transit center to be located in the Rail District.
A2 Rallies for Rails
Ann Arbor has become a leading advocate for regional mass transit, lobbying hard for a pair of commuter train lines that could connect key parts of Metro Detroit and be an important part of the region's transformation.
AATA goes live with route information
The Ann Arbor Transit Authority has begun offering up-to-the-minute route information accessible via the internet and web-enabled mobile phones and PDAs.
Local company contracted to build new bus shelters for AATA
The Ann Arbor Transit Administration has contracted Canton-based Duo-Guard to provide the city with 15-25 new bus shelters in one year, with more to come over the follwoing two. The contract is estimated at $77,000 in the first year.
Non-profits hold seminar on reducing global warming
Transportation Riders United and the Sierra Club will hold a seminar on the impacts of and solutions to global warming pollution, including the role of transit in preventing it.
Ann Arbor adopts non-motorized transportation plan
The city of Ann Arbor recently created a non-motorized transportation plan to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, in the Ann Arbor area.
