The idea of creating a passenger rail connection to northern Lower Michigan reached an exciting milestone this year when state and federal lawmakers announced funding support for the next phase of planning. But even though many people think the news is a win for...
ESSENTIAL STUDY FUNDED The effort to connect people and businesses in northern Michigan to the rest of the state and country with modern passenger train service reached a huge milestone recently with new funding through state and federal agencies.In July, Michigan...
Above photo: Recently completed track upgrades near Traverse City. A passenger train line to Traverse City is one step closer to reality, thanks to a major boost from a federal grant program. Last week U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that...
Big changes are coming to Traverse City’s bay front avenue, Grandview Parkway, and more voices are needed to urge transportation planners to build not just a bigger road, but a far better road—one that sets the stage for our entire town as a place that values walking,...
The Ann Arbor to Traverse City passenger rail effort is about connecting job and educational centers along the route between Ann Arbor and Traverse City. Not only is this project about creating better freight and passenger mobility connections throughout Michigan,...
E-scooters and shared bikes are booming across the United States, and they will eventually arrive in Traverse City. How should we manage them to get all the benefits and none of the hassle?