public transportation

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.

Many of us take transportation for granted. We have cars or can pay for Uber or bus rides. There are many who don’t have, or can’t afford, access. In the more rural parts of Washtenaw County, it can be even more difficult. That’s where the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) steps in. WAVE makes sure people can get rides to medical appointments, job interviews and more. WEMU's David Fair talked about enhancing equity and opportunity through transportation services with WAVE’s Community Relations Coordinator, Shasta Angell.

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 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.

A thirty-minute bus route connecting Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor will begin service May 5th. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

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.

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.