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The organization has proposed to halt the ArborBikes program and dispose of out-of-date materials. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Bicycling culture in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County is growing. As such, there is an increased chance of car versus bike crashes in the area. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society member Craig Stephann about overcoming safety hurdles as non-motorized transportation is key to sustainability efforts.
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Bicycle traffic is on the rise, and more people are using bikes as their primary mode of transportation. The Ypsi Bike Co-Op is available free of charge to help people in the city keep their bikes on the road. It helps with maintenance, repairs and advice. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale got the lowdown in a conversation with Co-Op volunteer, Yitah Wu.
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A new way of dealing with abandoned bicycles will be among the issues discussed at tomorrow’s Ann Arbor City Council meeting. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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In an effort to encourage people to be more physically active, the City of Ann Arbor is encouraging residents to participate in Bike to Work Day on May 19. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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The three-mile stretch of Washtenaw Avenue between US-23 and EMU’s water tower area has been the target of discussion for years. Now, an MDOT study on that stretch of road is taking a comprehensive look at how to fix it and also how to make it an area friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists as well. On this edition of "On the Ground Ypsi," WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale hear from Nathan Voght, the project manager for Reimagine Washtenaw, about visions for this portion of Washtenaw Avenue that could one day make it a multi-modal corridor, rather than a pothole-laden stretch of land to maneuver around.
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If you’ve been around downtown Ann Arbor in recent weeks, you’ve seen a little more green on the streets. Those are the green bike lanes that aim to improve safety between vehicles and bicycles. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to create greater environmental sustainability in your own home, some new perspectives are available to you Friday evening as part of the Ann Arbor Mayor's bi-annual Green Fair. WEMU's Cathy Shafran reports.
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We all recognize solid waste as a significant issue, but how much do we really know about trash? That's the point and function of the upcoming "Trash Talk Tour" in Washtenaw County. It's an interactive, engaged effort to teach the community about how our trash is being dealt with and how best to move closer to a zero-waste lifestyle. WEMU's David Fair discussed all of it with event co-organizer and executive director of Live Zero Waste, Samuel McMullen.
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The city of Ann Arbor is attempting to make the streets safer for bicycles and they’re putting some money behind the effort. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.