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Tom Clynes

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The Governor’s Strategy Man Talks Transit

William Rustem says everybody who believes in a better future for Michigan agrees that we’ve got to both take care of our roads and bridges as well as address public transit. Tom Clynes gets the details.

The Blue Oval Goes Green: A Q & A with Ford’s David Berdish

David Berdish has been called the sustainability guru of the Ford Motor Company and, no, that's not an oxymoronic title. Concentrate digs in with the car company's green advocate and discusses how a member of the Big Three can promote sustainable practices, champion mass transit, and still hold true to their business mission. He also talks about Michigan's need for leadership when it comes to developing public transportation.

Michigan Transportation Odyssey: A First Person Account

A trek around Michigan without the help of a car can be more than difficult, it can be an epic journey fraught with challenges. Folks who embarked on the Michigan Transportation Odyssey discovered the good, the bad, and the ugly of our state transit system. Our own Tom Clynes was along for the ride.

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