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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 North-South Commuter Rail, also known as WALLY, is a proposed project that would connect Ann Arbor and Howell with intermediate stops along the way. A…
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Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, is one of the few major metropolitan areas without mass transit.After the November election, that does not…
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The following are results of ballot proposals in Washtenaw County.Not passed: The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan proposed a 20-year, 1.2…
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This November, there will a new public transit plan on the ballot, which, if passed, could impact the environment. In this week's "Issues of the…
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Voters in Washtenaw county as well as in the Detroit area, will be voting on the expansion of mass transit in the region in this November's election.…
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The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has unveiled its new master plan for a rapid public transportation system.The proposal calls for…
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Public transportation in Washtenaw County is growing. The AAATA is expanding service beginning in May, and increased rail service may be on the horizon.…
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Reliability And Mobility Are Top Priorities For Washtenaw County Residents For A Mass Transit SystemFor now, the Regional Transit Authority has completed its public meetings in Washtenaw County regarding the creation of a mass transit system in our area.…
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A public forum was held at Eastern Michigan University's College of Business to get input on a new mass transit system that will be developed by the…