This fall, Traverse City Central High School senior Jacob Gerstner is interning with MLUI. He’ll be doing some research and writing as part of his time with us. Here’s a brief introduction in his own words.

This fall, Traverse City Central High School senior Jacob Gerstner is interning with MLUI. He’ll be doing some research and writing as part of his time with us. Here’s a brief introduction in his own words.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.