“Solar taxi” pulls into Ann Arbor
A “solar taxi” recently made a stop in Ann Arbor to show off that solar-powered cars aren’t as far off as some think.
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Ypsilanti looks to get people to downtown, Depot Town
Getting downtown is becoming an issue in Ypsilanti, too. The city's leaders are working on establishing more alternative transportation infrastructure, like building more bike racks, in Depot Town and downtown to help stave off a parking crunch.
Ann Arbor DDA exploring options for Fifth Ave underground parking garage
Local leaders in Ann Arbor are trying to see how best to cram a few more cars into the proposed underground parking structure on Fifth Avenue.
Tips for navigating traffic circles in Washtenaw County
The wheels on the bus, truck and car are going round and round as they go around the traffic circles in Washtenaw County. The county's road commission is offering up information and tips about the roundabouts with a Q&A in The Ann Arbor News.
AATA launches pilot phase of Nightride Shuttle for downtown workers
Ann Arbor is really starting to become a 24-hour town and the latest example of that is the AATA's Nightride Shuttle. The new service offers free rides for late-night downtown workers who don't want to park in downtown to get to work.
Feasibility study for Ann Arbor-Howell commuter rail line set for end of month release
Establishing rail transportation north of Ann Arbor looks to take a step forward at the end of the month. That's when a feasibility study on the commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell is released.
Pittsfield Township closes in on first phase of Platt Road Greenway
Pittsfield Township only needs to acquire three small parcels of land to begin developing the Platt Road Greenway. Township officials hope to get them this summer, put the $350,000 project out to bid later this year and begin construction next spring.
Google Street View comes to Ann Arbor, along with Trapster snapshot of speed traps
More modern technology is coming to Ann Arbor and taking a peak. Google Streetview now has images of most of the streets in Tree Town and another website, Trapster, shows where speed traps are located.
Ford announces at U-M it will lead urban transportation effort
Finding new ways to solve our transportation problems in the age of Global Warming has become a priority for Ford. The local car company is leading an urban transportation initiative for the 21st Century.
Zipcar use in Ann Arbor expected to grow as gas prices rise
Getting to, from and around downtown Ann Arbor is becoming easier for the carless as the city's DDA is getting ready to launch a small Zipcar fleet in downtown this summer.
Ypsilanti looks to get people to downtown, Depot Town
Getting downtown is becoming an issue in Ypsilanti, too. The city's leaders are working on establishing more alternative transportation infrastructure, like building more bike racks, in Depot Town and downtown to help stave off a parking crunch.
Ann Arbor DDA exploring options for Fifth Ave underground parking garage
Local leaders in Ann Arbor are trying to see how best to cram a few more cars into the proposed underground parking structure on Fifth Avenue.
Tips for navigating traffic circles in Washtenaw County
The wheels on the bus, truck and car are going round and round as they go around the traffic circles in Washtenaw County. The county's road commission is offering up information and tips about the roundabouts with a Q&A in The Ann Arbor News.
AATA launches pilot phase of Nightride Shuttle for downtown workers
Ann Arbor is really starting to become a 24-hour town and the latest example of that is the AATA's Nightride Shuttle. The new service offers free rides for late-night downtown workers who don't want to park in downtown to get to work.
Feasibility study for Ann Arbor-Howell commuter rail line set for end of month release
Establishing rail transportation north of Ann Arbor looks to take a step forward at the end of the month. That's when a feasibility study on the commuter rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell is released.
Pittsfield Township closes in on first phase of Platt Road Greenway
Pittsfield Township only needs to acquire three small parcels of land to begin developing the Platt Road Greenway. Township officials hope to get them this summer, put the $350,000 project out to bid later this year and begin construction next spring.
Google Street View comes to Ann Arbor, along with Trapster snapshot of speed traps
More modern technology is coming to Ann Arbor and taking a peak. Google Streetview now has images of most of the streets in Tree Town and another website, Trapster, shows where speed traps are located.
Ford announces at U-M it will lead urban transportation effort
Finding new ways to solve our transportation problems in the age of Global Warming has become a priority for Ford. The local car company is leading an urban transportation initiative for the 21st Century.
Zipcar use in Ann Arbor expected to grow as gas prices rise
Getting to, from and around downtown Ann Arbor is becoming easier for the carless as the city's DDA is getting ready to launch a small Zipcar fleet in downtown this summer.
