Erica Briggs

Changes are coming to how Ann Arbor responds to winter weather emergencies and getting roads cleared as quickly as possible. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor City Council has rejected a $623,000 state grant to begin work for a runway extension at the city’s airport. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A much-awaited road project is coming to Ann Arbor to make a major corridor more bike and pedestrian friendly. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

If Ann Arbor wants to take over four state-owned roads in the city, it could be an expensive undertaking. However, some on the city council say it might be worth it. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has made some changes to the way its meetings are run. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Michigan Department of Transportation intends to build fencing along the Amtrak railroad tracks passing through Ann Arbor along the Huron River Corridor. MDOT says it will protect pedestrians and wildlife, but city residents are unhappy, contending it will cut off parts of the Border-to-Border Trail and adversely impact deer and other wildlife. Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution opposing the MDOT plans. 5th Ward councilperson Erica Briggs joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest news and a look at what happens next.

The commission charged with creating a plan for a permanent public space in downtown Ann Arbor has been dissolved. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The city of Ann Arbor’s plan to buy eight duplexes on the west side of the city and turn them into affordable housing took a step forward last night. City council passed the first reading of a resolution unanimously. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

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.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will not address highway noise concerns along M-14. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.