alternative transportation

It may be cold outside, but using alternative transportation to get around town is still a vital component of Ann Arbor’s A2Zero Carbon Neutrality plan. That’s the idea behind the “Conquer the Cold” challenge. The challenge is organized by the 'getDowntown' program runs through February 20th. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 'getDowntown' director, Lilliane Webb, to learn more about goals and impact.

The future of mobility will be the focus of a panel discussion taking place Tuesday at Washtenaw Community College.The talk is being organized by the…

The annual winter commuter challenge known as "Conquer the Cold" will be a bit different this year because of the pandemic. The "Conquer the Cold"…

By all accounts, electric vehicles are the future. Right now, EV’s comprise a small percentage of the automotive marketplace. A new study from the Ecology…

Washtenaw County administrator Greg Dill is going head-to-head with the city of Ann Arbor's administrator, Howard Lazarus. The two bantered at the Blake…

Many drivers in cities such as Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti will walk, bike, or take the bus to get to work this week, instead of driving as part of a commuter…

As more residents in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County take up winter cycling, safety is becoming an even greater issue. In this week's 'Issues of the…

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has started focusing on what it can do to improve the city in 2016.The DDA announced it will offer grants…

Ann Arbor's Commuter Challenge is underway, encouraging the use of alternative transportation methods to get to work in Ann Arbor. Hear more from WEMU's…