More money is needed for transportation in Michigan, especially when it comes to rebuilding our freight and passenger rail network, improving transit, maintaining the roads we already have, and building our cities. But unless state lawmakers offer more local financing tools amid the state transportation debate, city streets will continue to crumble.
Big BATA Changes Pushed Back
The Bay Area Transit Authority is delaying until next year big changes to its bus routes because of upgrades to the agency’s software and infrastructure.
Riding the Bus Here and There
Shaan and Sofie are from a place where you don’t need a car. They walk, ride their bikes, the bus or tram to anywhere. Now they’re in northern Michigan, writing a thesis about transportation here.
College, Cars and BATA
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.
BATA Study Eyes Significant Changes
The Bay Area Transit Authority (BATA) unveiled on Wednesday a groundbreaking study aimed at improving our region’s largest bus system.