Yesterday, members of the Transportation for Michigan coalition visited Traverse City to kick off a two-day quest to travel around the state using only bikes, buses, and trains.
Regional Rider – “I Got Stripes”
Earlier this month, engineers laid down fresh new bike lanes as part of a resurface project along heavily traveled Cass Street in Traverse City. The new lanes will help more downtown commuters leave their cars at home and bike to work.
Detroit Hotels Want Shuttle Service; Airport Doesn’t See Need
Metro Airport officials in Detroit don’t think people want more transportation options to and from downtown. But, Detroit’s hotel and tourism officials disagree.
Should road projects offer a return on investment?
This short video compares how local officials typically think about return vs. the actual financial returns a project might provide.
Traffic solutions require leadership, not a bridge
Traffic problems take on new urgency during Traverse City’s busy season as too much congestion hampers business growth, wastes fuel, and hurts this area’s quality of life. But local leaders need to fix our existing transportation network first before pursuing an expensive, ill-conceived, short-term remedy like a new Hartman-Hammond bridge.
CHART: Does Federal Transportation Spending Reflect Shifting Trends?
Do our transportation investments reflect the rapidly changing demand for buses and trains?