We’ve just come through the holidays, a time when many of us were figuring out how to get to family gatherings, watching the weather forecast closely, and wondering if snowstorms might force a last-minute change of plans. It’s a familiar conversation for those of us...
At its heart, the North+South Passenger Rail project is about connection, about stitching together the communities, people, and opportunities that make Michigan great. The proposed North + South Passenger Rail isn’t just about moving from point A to point B, it’s...
Thanks for joining us for this Q&A! As the rail study reaches its midpoint, we wanted to take a step back and hear directly from the consultant team about what they’ve been working on and what they’re learning. Let's dive in.—Carolyn Ulstad Carolyn: Did any...
ABOVE: The Atlanta to Savannah passenger rail route is an important piece of the regional rail network being envisioned for the Southeast. The broad initiative is not unlike Michigan's own plans to increase service on existing lines and add important new lines, like...
As part of our ongoing series of equity writings, today we share thoughts from Marshall Collins about Juneteenth National Independence Day, the federal holiday commemorating the day when, in Galveston, Texas, the last slaves in the United States were freed. Their...
Above: The renovated and re-purposed train station in Mt. Pleasant. The Michigan North+South Rail study is moving full steam ahead. The study, happening this year, is regarded as one of the most significant phases in advancing a new rail service because it is taking a...