Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority

Ann Arbor is gearing up once again for this year’s Commuter Challenge in May where locals are encouraged to take alternative transportation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

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.

Ypsilanti Township is looking for a new representative to serve on the board of the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA). WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority and the getDowntown Program has won the ACT Excellence Award. The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) award was given at the 2024 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority received a $200,000 Michigan Department of Transportation grant for downtown infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the report.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority says it has an updated plan for the Ypsilanti Transit Center reconstruction project. We get that report from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has been awarded its largest federal grant to date to reduce the carbon emissions of its fleet. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The free fare program is in partnership with the libraries' Summer Games. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

There will be public commentary to inform three potential reconstruction plans. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority expands express routes, while the state Legislature look to secure matching funds for public transportation agencies. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.