Ypsilanti fair showcases alternate transportation

Bicycling and buses are already synonymous with downtown Ann Arbor, but now Ypsilanti’s leaders are looking to do the same thing.

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Assane Koulibali used to ride his bicycle a few times a year.

But two weeks ago, Koulibali parked his car and began riding his bike to work and running errands to offset the high price of gasoline.

“I’m saving money, and it’s good for me,” said Koulibali after trying on a helmet at the alternative community fair at the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market Tuesday. “The helmet will keep me safe.”

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