Matt Carpenter

The nature of transportation in America is changing. There is a strong move toward electric vehicles with the major automakers committing to the change. Most of that is about personal transportation. But the public transportation sector is adapting and evolving, too. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority recently conducted a study looking into how best to create a fleet of zero emission buses. There are choices to be made and challenges to overcome. WEMU's David Fair explores those issues with AAATA CEO, Matt Carpenter.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is looking for public input on proposed zero-emission buses. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports.

On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is urging businesses and major institutions, like universities, to help flatten the rush-hour curve as they…

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is getting a boost in funding from the federal government to help cover operational costs during the…

Financial loses caused by the coronavirus are forcing the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority to lay off 15 percent of its workforce.The decision is…

Many aspects of daily life have been dramatically changed due to COVID-19, and public transportation is certainly no exception. Although services like the…