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Done right, rail stations can spawn remarkable economic development

Done right, rail stations can spawn remarkable economic development

Nov 4, 2024 | North+South Passenger Rail, Transportation & Community Design

The next essential study for the North+South Passenger Rail is launching now, and one of the key areas of research will be looking at community economic development spawned by train stations in towns along the proposed line. Here we take a look at a couple of...

Consultant announced for next essential study for North+South Passenger Rail

Consultant announced for next essential study for North+South Passenger Rail

Oct 10, 2024 | North+South Passenger Rail, T.C. Mobility Lab, Transportation & Community Design

Michigan's North-South Passenger Rail Project has reached another big milestone! After a thorough and competitive selection process, we are thrilled to announce that the Cadillac/Wexford Transit Authority (WexExpress) and Groundwork have selected WSP as the...

Groundwork’s Xavier Verna shares thoughts for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Groundwork’s Xavier Verna shares thoughts for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 2, 2024 | Clean Energy, Equity, Food & Farming, Transportation & Community Design

As part of our ongoing series of articles commemorating equity holidays and month-long celebrations, we are today commemorating the close of National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing thoughts from Xavier Verna, Groundwork’s Major Gifts Officer. As told to Jeff...

Supreme Court’s decision puts America’s health and safety at risk

Supreme Court’s decision puts America’s health and safety at risk

Sep 23, 2024 | Clean Energy, Food & Farming, Transportation & Community Design

This op-ed first published in Planet Detroit. Above photo by Thomas Park. My toddler daughter wakes up every morning, and we eat breakfast together. She munches oats, and we listen to music. During the day, I work and she plays—hopping in sprinklers, playing with her...

Takeaways from the 2024 Michigan Rail Conference

Takeaways from the 2024 Michigan Rail Conference

Sep 17, 2024 | News, North+South Passenger Rail, Transportation & Community Design

This year’s rail conference with the theme Pivot to the Future brought together industry professionals, government officials, and transportation advocates to discuss the future of rail in Michigan. From workforce development to ambitious goals for expanding service...

Testimony: Reflecting on National Disability Independence Day

Testimony: Reflecting on National Disability Independence Day

Jul 26, 2024 | Clean Energy, Equity, Food & Farming, Transportation & Community Design

Today, July 26, 2024, is National Disability Independence Day, the day when our country commemorates the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act and honors the individuals whom the act aims to protect and support for better lives. As...

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