Articles by James Bruckbauer
A Modern Odyssey: Part II

A Modern Odyssey: Part II

We traveled onward, toward Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, where transportation challenges surely exist, but there’s good reason to be optimistic. What we saw in those cities reminded us that Michigan’s transportation system could grow into a good one some day.

It’s Time for Traverse City to Grow Up

It’s Time for Traverse City to Grow Up

Do you want to young families and entrepreneurs living in town and growing with the city? Do you want to see more asphalt along Eighth Street? Do you want safer crossings at East Front and Barlow? Traverse City officials want feedback on the future of five neighborhoods.

A Modern Odyssey: Part I

A Modern Odyssey: Part I

On March 20, a group of us embarked on an Odyssey of our own. We spent three days using only buses and trains to travel to and around our state’s largest metropolitan regions.