With approximately 5,200 students enrolled at NMC, and with many commuting by car, some are exploring better ways to help alleviate the transportation burdens the spread-out region’s young people bear.
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.
BATA Making Big Changes
Faster, direct lines target commuters
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.
2011: A Great Year For MLUI
Here are some key highlights from our three program areas in 2011.
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.