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Michigan’s new Public Transportation Caucus held its first meeting this week. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on the caucus’ focus in Washtenaw County.
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While the Michigan Department of Transportation investigates widening US-23, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is offering alternatives to relieve congestion from I-94 to M-14. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on a potential project to widen US-23. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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One in four adults in the United States experience transportation insecurity, according to a University of Michigan study. Finding affordable and accessible public transportation can be difficult particularly impacting communities of color. The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is working to address these issues, and among the programs is the D2A2 bus service. The pilot program connects Ann Arbor and Detroit with hourly service weekdays and limited service on weekends. Is it working? Will the program become permanent? WEMU's David Fair finds out in a conversation with the Authority’s program manager, Ben Stupka.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, is bringing back its annual Commuter Challenge. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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There are going to be some new wheels on Ann Arbor streets starting this week. The city is unveiling a shared e-bike program. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell was in Ypsilanti Tuesday, touring the city’s transit center. It's a place that will see significant improvement in coming years. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Demand for public transportation in Washtenaw County is starting to return to pre-pandemic levels. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.
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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.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, is getting a boost in funding for its proposed Washtenaw Avenue Express Bus Service. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.