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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.

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

In addition to deciding the "Y" lot issue, Ann Arbor City Council and the Ann Arbor Library Board will continue budget discussions. Absentee Ballots are…