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Ann Arbor-Northern Michigan Railway Study Receives Funding

By • Feb 13, 2017
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A plan to provide rail service between Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan is on track, now that funding has been obtained to conduct a feasibility study on the proposal.


Washtenaw County Lawmaker Not Enthusiastic About New State Budget Plan

By • Feb 9, 2017
Yousef Rabhi
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Governor Rick Snyder presented a $56.3 billion budget for the State of Michigan's 2018 fiscal year.  But some Democrats, including a State Representative from Ann Arbor, are unimpressed.   


Washtenaw Residents Discuss Feasibility Of 'WALLY' Mass Transit Project

By • Nov 10, 2016
Wally
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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 community meeting was held to inform the public on details about the project.


Ann Arbor Passenger Train To Traverse City Feasbility Study Underway

By • Sep 6, 2016
A2TC
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With the unofficial end of the summer travel season, plans are continuing to connect Ann Arbor with Northern Michigan by train.  


Regional Transit Holds Public Meeting In Ann Arbor

By Amanda LeClaire • Apr 1, 2016
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The future of regional mass transit was the topic at a meeting in downtown Ann Arbor Thursday night.