transportation

Torc Robotics’ new $5.6 million facility in Ann Arbor Township plans to drive the future of freight with autonomous, or self-driving, trucks. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

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

With an electric vehicle, a longer commute can be more affordable, but there can be challenges, too. Mackenzie Munro used to have a longer commute into Ann Arbor as an employee at the Ecology Center. Now, she makes a similar drive to Lansing for her work with EGLE. Is it worth it? Learn more about the real EV life in Mackenzie's conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

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.

Stakeholders seem doubtful about any progress in state budget talks as lawmakers get ready for a possible return to Lansing this week. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is holding a pair of open houses on Tuesday to discuss a draft noise report associated with the US-23 improvement plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Democrat lawmakers will review Michigan’s state omnibus budget plan for fiscal year 2026. State Representative Jennifer Conlin is concerned that Republicans are overlooking education funding. 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.

Residents of Western Washtenaw County are invited to an open house on Wednesday to talk about the future of transportation in the Chelsea area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

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.