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BATA buses are pictured at the BATA transit center. BATA is making significant changes to the way it runs its bus routes, and bus riders are going to be saying some major benefits, including more reliable timeliness for rides.

Jan 10, 2012
BATA Making Big Changes
The Grand Traverse region’s largest bus system is announcing some big changes, making it easier for commuters to ride the bus to work...more

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Governor Snyder unveils transportation plan at Lawrence Technological University

Oct 28, 2011
Michigan Governor Ignites Spark in Transportation Reform
Governor Rick Snyder’s special message last Wednesday for a new transportation strategy in Michigan is receiving positive reviews...more

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Sept 08, 2011
Can a Family Find One-Car Happiness?
When Sharon Flesher lived in Boulder, she learned that her family really can live with only one car....more

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Aug 11, 2011
Economics of Happiness Offers a Route to a Better World
The Economics of Happiness, the final movie in the Michigan Land Use Institute’s Main Street Film Series, hits the big screen at...more

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Aug 03, 2011
Dr. Seuss, Art in the Park, and Medicine Lodge Singers
The Michigan Land Use Institute’s Main Street Film Series continues with Dr. Suess’ The Lorax and family-friendly shorts on...more

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Jul 28, 2011
Carbon Nation Finds Good Business in Climate Change Solutions
The Michigan Land Use Institute’s Main Street Film Series kicks off on Monday, Aug. 1, at the Garden Theatre, in Frankfort with...more

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Jul 21, 2011
MLUI Presents Monday Night Films in Frankfort
The Michigan Land Use Institute will present three Monday evenings of eco-minded films at its inaugural Main Street Film Series, to be held...more

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Jul 19, 2011
The 2011 Milliken Reception
The Michigan Land Use Institute held its annual Milliken Reception on July 15, 2011, and presented prestigious awards to two individuals...more

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Jul 18, 2011
Getting Michigan Back on Track - with Rail!
Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle spoke in Traverse City last week about the need to reinvest in Michigan's rail...more

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Jul 06, 2011
Bus Brochure 'Gets You Where You Want to Go'
The Michigan Land Use Institute and its transit partners have published an attractive brochure listing all bus routes connecting Traverse...more

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May 13, 2011
MLUI Joins State Transportation Coalition
The Michigan Land Use Institute has joined a coalition of 15 other organizations from across Michigan called “Trans4M”. The...more

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May 04, 2011
In Michigan, Big Night for the Bus
It was a clean sweep in five local elections across Michigan, where millage requests for bus systems won big, even crushing victories....more

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Mar 31, 2011
A Shortcut to Better Downtown Redevelopment
As people struggle to do more with less, we must find fast, creative, profitable ways to turn public spaces into treasured community places....more

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Feb 18, 2011
New Fund Turns Tax Foreclosure Bucks into Affordable Homes
Living near work and school improves Sarah Harkness’s life, but more affordable housing would help her get ahead....more

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Jan 07, 2011
Wanted: A Cure for the Wintertime Heating Blues
Brian Mellberg dreads the arrival of his propane bill. The cost of heating his drafty home is the unemployed father’s biggest...more

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Dec 15, 2010
For Rural Teens, No Ride Means Missed Chances
Jesse Kurtz knows what it feels like to be stranded. The 17-year-old lives with his dad in a truly rural outpost, miles away from the...more

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Dec 14, 2010
Detroit's Key to Leadership: Going Green
Detroit must have a vision so unique that it presents an entirely new way for cities to look at themselves. Detroit should become...more

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Dec 08, 2010
Wanted: Fresh, Healthy Food for Kids
Emily Stroh wants to keep her borderline-diabetic daughter healthy, and experts say eating more fresh fruits and vegetables can help....more

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Nov 30, 2010
Wanted: Regional Wheels for Workers
Bailey Hanson and Dion Slabic both take the bus to work in northern Michigan. Bailey’s trip is convenient; Dion’s is arduous....more

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Nov 24, 2010
Wanted: A Vision for Affordable Housing
Jennifer Swy’s family could use the kind of affordable, in-town housing that Grand Vision participants said they want. ...more

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Nov 16, 2010
A Vision for Helping Families on the Edge
The Grand Vision can improve quality of life in the Grand Traverse region’s communities and help struggling families work their way...more

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Nov 12, 2010
Finding the Path to Detroit's New Economy
In the New Economy, a different list of amenities—energy solutions, arts and culture, entrepreneurship, knowledge institutions, and...more

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Oct 18, 2010
Are the Stars Lining Up for Detroit?
Detroit has many leaders and foundations working hard for the future of the city, and some of their approaches are clearly “out of...more

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Oct 13, 2010
Detroit Eyes the New Economy
If we look at what first made Detroit a huge success and compare that to what’s needed for success in the New Economy, we’ll...more

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Oct 04, 2010
Is Detroit Ready for Another Renaissance?
Detroit is on the minds of its own citizens, those in the broader region, and leaders who think about Michigan’s future. This...more

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148 E. Front St., Suite 301
Traverse City, MI
49684-5725
231-941-6584
Fax: 231-929-0937
judy@mlui.org

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