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Controversial Boardman bridge cost triples—now $320 million+

Controversial Boardman bridge cost triples—now $320 million+

Aug 1, 2023 | T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

FOIA request reveals project cost is triple what’s been publicly disclosed. Project web page: https://groundworkcenter.org/stop-hartman-hammond-bridge/ Traverse City, MI—The price to build the proposed Hartman-Hammond bridge-and-road project through the Boardman...

Academy Grads Reflect on Impact

Academy Grads Reflect on Impact

Apr 12, 2023 | T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

The 6th annual Advocate Academy is taking place Saturday, April 15th. The hands-on training is designed to help people become more effective advocates for their communities. Even though Advocate Academy is based in Traverse City, it's had an impact around Michigan,...

Next Year’s Northern Michigan Rail Study Will Welcome Critics, Concerns

Next Year’s Northern Michigan Rail Study Will Welcome Critics, Concerns

Jan 6, 2023 | North+South Passenger Rail, T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

The idea of creating a passenger rail connection to northern Lower Michigan reached an exciting milestone this year when state and federal lawmakers announced funding support for the next phase of planning. But even though many people think the news is a win for...

Ride Hailing, Accessible Housing at a Big New Station, more!

Ride Hailing, Accessible Housing at a Big New Station, more!

Sep 3, 2022 | Housing, T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

BATA has been keeping busy with day-to-day operations and planning for the future. With so much to catch up on, I sat down with Eric Lingaur, BATA’s Director of Communications and Development, to get the full scoop!  Ridership & Hiring Carolyn: By the...

$42 Million Rail Upgrade Boosts Prospects for Passenger Rail

$42 Million Rail Upgrade Boosts Prospects for Passenger Rail

Jun 12, 2022 | North+South Passenger Rail, T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

Above photo: Recently completed track upgrades near Traverse City. A passenger train line to Traverse City is one step closer to reality, thanks to a major boost from a federal grant program. Last week U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that...

Key Takeaways From 2022 National Shared Mobility Summit

Key Takeaways From 2022 National Shared Mobility Summit

Jun 1, 2022 | Resilient Communities, T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

I recently spent a few days in Chicago for the 2022 National Shared Mobility Summit put on by the Shared-Use Mobility Center. Their mission is to advocate for equitable, affordable, and environmentally sound mobility across the US. There was no shortage of...

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