transportation

Scio Township officials say they’ll do all they can to save a bus route into downtown Ann Arbor. They met on Thursday with officials from TheRide and the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Residents in Scio Township are asking that a popular Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority bus route be preserved. The issue is expected to be discussed at a meeting in the township Thursday morning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The testing of autonomous trucks has been extended to public roads in Michigan. Building on established operations in Dallas-Fort Worth and Blacksburg, Torc Robotics expansion in the state marks a significant step in the company’s continued growth in the region. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Torc Vice President of Engineering Dave Anderson about the company’s engineering presence and testing capabilities since the opening of its Ann Arbor operation last fall.

Residents of Avalon Housing’s Dunbar Tower in Ann Arbor will now be able to use an electric vehicle to run errands. It comes from a grant received by Avalon Housing from the Michigan Department of Transportation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is holding a multi-day discovery charette with community stakeholders to collaborate over the future urban planning of the North Main Street area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) is seeking public input on its final draft of updated service standards as part of the Federal Transportation Authority service review. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has received nearly $8 million in federal funding for TheRide’s new Ypsilanti Transit Center. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address tonight. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to 23rd District State Representative Jason Morgan about what to expect.

A train derailment occurred early Wednesday leading to road closures that are expected to last several days. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun a noise study on M-14 in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.