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.
Articles by James Bruckbauer
State’s Top Transportation Official To Grand Vision Network: Keep It Up
Kirk Steudle had high praise for the Grand Vision and the regional collaboration the Vision brings when it comes to helping address Northern Michigan’s most pressing transportation challenges.
Getting Around Michigan By Bus and Train
Andy Crosby is a great example of a growing trend: Young, talented people are choosing to live in places that offer more transportation choices.
Mobility Planning Gets Better
A recent merger between TC-TALUS and another transportation planning agency, the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) Regional Planning Division, will create an opportunity for regional transportation planning that can include more comprehensive solutions.
Five Reasons to be Optimistic About Growth: A Look Ahead
Sure, this region has a long way to go. But developers, public officials, non-profits, and volunteers are starting to work together to grow in ways that align with citizens’ values.
New Parking Strategy Could Mean Dollars for Neighborhoods
What if neighborhoods allowed anyone to park on their streets, charged a fee, then used the money to make improvements in their communities? The money could be used for sidewalk repair, installing streetlights, or making changes to roadways to encourage safer, slower driving.