I celebrated Smart Commute Week by riding my bike to work every day this week-except on Tuesday when I kayaked to work with my colleague Jim Sluyter. But for me, Smart Commuting didn’t end on Friday.
Expert: Real opportunities for transportation choices in TC
Tumlin said building up rural highways encourages people to leave “walkable cities” and gives people no option but to continue driving from one parking lot to another, creating hazardous conditions on roads that were built to accommodate rural traffic.
Next Week’s Commuter Summit: Meet the Speakers
Traverse City will welcome two special guests for next Tuesday’s Getting Transportation to Work Commuter Summit. Mary Sell is the Commuter Services Specialist for GetDowntown Ann Arbor, and Jeff Tumlin is a national transportation expert and parking guru.
The Regional Rider: Commuter Rhymes Edition
It’s time for bikes and buses ’cause the weather’s gettin’ warmer. The 19th Annual Smart Commute Week is just around the corner!
Local Workers Crave More Transportation Choices
Earlier this year, we asked about 1,500 Traverse City-area employees why they commute the way they do, and what would encourage them to use the bus, bike, or walk to work. The results were clear: While many are interested in more transportation options like transit, biking, and walking, many felt that those options aren’t available, and if they are, they aren’t convenient.
The Regional Rider: ‘Fun Fact’ Edition
We’re uncovering a wealth of facts and figure’s in a new brochure about our transportation habits. Stay tuned. We’ll release the new brochure next month.