Transportation

Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor.

Transit and pedestrian improvements in Ann Arbor receive $400,000 in state grants

The state of Michigan has awarded a total of $400,000 in grants to support transit- and pedestrian-oriented improvements on Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor near Blake Transit Center. 

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A Ford Mach E electric vehicle at Washtenaw Community College.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program

Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.

The AAATA Ypsilanti Transit Center.
AAATA expands bus service hours and van share service area thanks to millage funds

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority rolled out expanded bus service and FlexRide van share service on Aug. 25, giving Washtenaw County residents new options to get around the region.

Solar powered EV charging stations at 4th Avenue and Catherine Street in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor offers free electric vehicle chargers for commercial and multifamily buildings

The city of Ann Arbor has launched a new Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program, which allows commercial and multifamily property owners in the city to receive up to four free level-2 EV chargers.

U-M researchers' study on green hydrogen is published in the new edition of the journal Joule.
Green hydrogen could efficiently power heavy-duty transportation, according to new U-M study

A study published today by University of Michigan researchers asserts that green hydrogen could be used strategically to fuel heavy-duty road, rail, aviation, and marine transportation where electric alternatives are limited.

A ribbon cutting for NAMC's new headquarters in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor defense mobility group opens 7,000 sq. ft. new headquarters

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium has expanded its headquarters in Ann Arbor, strengthening the city's role in Michigan's $30 billion defense industry. 

The B2B trail in Dexter.
$3 million in state funds will support completion of Washtenaw County’s B2B Trail

Huron-Waterloo Pathways Initiative Executive Director Kiff Hamp says that there are currently 10 miles left to complete the trail.

An Ypsi Area Street Rods car show in 2018.
Ypsi classic car club celebrates 50th anniversary with car show

The Ypsi Area Street Rods classic car club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a classic car show at Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township.

Richard Kosmacher, senior program director, Midwest, Mobility Development Operations, plugs in one of the electric vehicles at a launch event for a new electric vehicle car-share service available at Avalon Housing properties in Ann Arbor.
Avalon Housing launches electric car-sharing program at three Ann Arbor locations

Residents at the three Avalon properties, as well as any interested community member, are welcome to use the cars at a rate of $5 an hour.

A Visteon car in a tunnel on the American Center for Mobility facility.
Chelsea firehouse, Ypsi mobility testing ground, Dexter community center, and more get federal funds

Several important Washtenaw County projects are getting a financial leg up after recently receiving federal funding under the Community Project Funding system. 

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