public transportation

Early this morning, the Michigan Legislature approved a roughly $80 billion budget for the fiscal year. State Senator Jeff Irwin is chair of the Appropriations Committee for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The Ann Arbor Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak to provide a snapshot of the environmental implications of the budget.

The manner in which money from the Older Persons Millage is being distributed led to another long discussion at Wednesday’s Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.

The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is hoping the County Commission increases a proposed funding allocation at tonight’s meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is temporarily reinstating its weekend Chelsea Community Ride Service beginning on Saturday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Transportation is expected to be congested around Ann Arbor as the Art Fair enters full swing. City officials have arranged shuttle transportation services with National Trails to help locals and visitors commute downtown to enjoy the fair. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has seen the demand for rides more than double in the past year-and-a-half, but it’s facing a serious financial threat to operations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Transportation Commission and department are making their suggestions known as to what revisions they would like to see to the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor and Detroit residents will have more public transit options this summer to commute between the two cities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

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.