Oct 26, 2007
BATA? You Bet!
I’ve always loved riding public transportation—the buses and trains that took me to work or conferences in big cities, the...more

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Jul 31, 2007
Survey Finds Little Support for New Roads
Nearly five years after Emmet County residents convinced the state to cancel construction of a highway bypass around Petoskey, a new survey...more

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Oct 08, 2006
Don’t Try This at Home
It all started when I got a summer job in the suburbs. I thought biking to work would be great exercise, but it was awful. Semi-trucks....more

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Aug 03, 2006
State Wants More Pavement on Health Hill
State and local transportation officials are pushing an ambitious plan to expand streets, bridges, and a major highway that cuts through...more

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Jul 25, 2006
Smart Growth Leader’s Victories, Regrets
Republican State Representative Jerry Kooiman has been one of Lansing’s Smart Growth leaders. He successfully proposed a bill...more

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Jul 18, 2006
A New Avenue of Prosperity
Leaders in metropolitan Detroit know that the time is right for rapid, regional transit. A new line between Detroit and Pontiac would...more

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Jul 16, 2006
The Cradle of Transportation Considers A New Baby
Community, civic, and business leaders in Detroit aim to build an information age city on Detroit’s historic strength: Transportation...more

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Jun 02, 2006
Unemployment, Gas Prices Renew Transit Struggle
With high gas prices and unemployment rates forcing many Michigan families to cut costs but still maintain their mobility, public...more

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