Companies all over the Grand Traverse area are discovering that by making it easier for staff to carpool, bus, bike or walk to work, they can become better neighbors, keep their workplace healthy, and boost their bottom lines.
Articles by James Bruckbauer
How to Choose the Right Transportation Project
The trends in transportation decision-making are clear: The criteria for measuring performance are becoming increasingly data driven, outcomes-based, and focus on preservation, long-term costs/benefits, and economic return.
Odyssey Travelers Stop in TC
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.