City of Ann Arbor and U-M look to launch bike-share program

Ann Arbor’s Clean Energy Coalition, Downtown Development Authority, AATA and U-M are working to create a bike-share programs that would serve the campus and downtown, tragetting both student and resident users. Excerpt: "The idea for the bike-sharing program began with University President Mary Sue Coleman’s sustainability address last year. In her remarks, she touched on her wish to bring a bike-sharing program to Ann Arbor similar to the ones that had been successful on other university campuses. Students have advocated for the program in recent years as well. Stephen Dolen, the executive director of Parking and Transportation Services, formed a partnership with the CEC, the Downtown Development Authority and the AATA to launch the program. Dolan said while the groups have all committed to working on the project, some technical aspects are still being negotiated." Read the rest here.