transportation

AAA Michigan says the state is enduring record high prices for diesel fuel. As Russ McNamara reports, those added costs will eventually trickle down.

The City of Ann Arbor’s "Safe Streets for All" project is moving forward to help the city achieve its Vision Zero goals to improve traffic safety. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of working commuters traveling between Ann Arbor and Detroit. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled its plans to add flex lanes to I-94 around the Ann Arbor area in its 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Program. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Scio Township voters will choose between Democrats Mary Gillis and Mark Altomare for an open Board of Trustees seat in August. Interim Trustee David Read has dropped out of the race. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission has put a hold on TheRide’s application to tear down the current Ypsi Transit Center to build the long-awaited new one. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is starting its free weekend bus fare program this coming week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The cycletrack on Catherine Street in downtown Ann Arbor is expanding to make pedestrian travel through downtown safer. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A new law allows Mackinac Island to update its charter and take more control over ferry operations that carry people to and from the popular tourist destination. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law Wednesday. Rick Pluta has more.

Public transportation typically sees an increase in users during times of high gas prices and inflation. TheRide is no exception. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.