Based on transcript of comments by Holly T. Bird, as edited by Jeff Smith Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, we are sharing thoughts from Holly T. Bird, an attorney/activist who is a descendant of the Apache / Yaqui (Durango Community) / Purepecha Tribe and lives...
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...
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...
This op-ed first published in The 'Gander. // Photo above by Markus Spiske. In an op-ed, Nicholas Jansen, Michigander and Rural Clean Energy Organizer argues that investing in clean energy and infrastructure is essential for building a more resilient Michigan,...
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...
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...