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A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit could see special lanes created for connected and automated vehicles. It would be the first project of its kind in the U.S. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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With so many people coming to Ann Arbor for the Art Fair, transportation and especially parking can pose a bit of a challenge. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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Projects to let traffic go above or below a railroad crossing could soon see a new source of funding. Colin Jackson has more.
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The bus service D2A2 is now offering late-night rides for the summertime. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation now has a full-time director after months under interim leadership. Colin Jackson has more.
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Students and families in Ypsilanti Community Schools have dealt with a host of transportation issues this school year. To address those problems, a special meeting will take place Tuesday to find solutions for next year. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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There is a growing commitment to put equity at the fore in our governance. Democrats are in control in Lansing for the first time in 40 years and plan to further those efforts, including in the areas of environmental justice and sustainability. In the April edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to find out what that will look like. They asked Democratic State Senator, Erika Geiss for her insights.
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There is a growing commitment to put equity at the fore in our governance. Democrats are in control in Lansing for the first time in 40 years and plan to further those efforts, including in the areas of environmental justice and sustainability. In the April edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to find out what that will look like. They asked Democratic State Senator, Erika Geiss for her insights.
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As we move towards a more sustainable energy and transportation future, one of the methodologies is an increased focus on hydrogen. The University of Michigan has created a hydrogen roadmap meant to help the state's response to new funding opportunities because of Michigan's climate action plan. WEMU's David Fair takes a look at what that means now and moving forward with the director for the Center of Sustainable Studies in the U-M's School for Environment and Sustainability, Greg Keoleian.
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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.