Transportation

Coverage of transit solutions, including public transportation, bikes, buses, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, especially those intended to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide efficient movement across a metropolitan area.

More Than a Base: The unfading shadow of the U.P.’s K.I. Sawyer

At over 5,200 acres, the base’s massive size made redevelopment a challenge. However, several buildings have since been successfully repurposed, and a portion of the site now thrives as the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport.

Latest in Transportation
Ticket to Work helps people with disabilities return to work safely

The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.

Michigan Food Club Network names leader to expand innovative model

Lura Barber leads statewide Food Club Network expansion, scaling grocery-style access model that improves food choice, dignity, and community-driven solutions.

Northern Michigan school goes ‘no screens’ to boost literacy. Is it the right approach?

Mesick Elementary School's decision to cut screens has attracted the attention of neighboring school districts.

The original Cops & Doughnuts in downtown Clare.
Glazed and Grilled: The merger of Cops & Doughnuts and Halo Burger

Cops & Doughnuts famously began in 2009 when nine local police officers banded together to save a long-time business from becoming another boarded-up casualty. 

A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol

Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.

Neighbors lead the way in Southwest Michigan tornado recovery

The storm spawned four tornadoes across Lower Michigan, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 intensity.

Peer support groups help people with disabilities find community

Disability Network Northern Michigan programs help participants build friendships, gain confidence, and feel less alone through peer support and shared experiences.

Battle Creek turns housing into a benefit for early childhood educators

A new initiative in Battle Creek will provide rent-free housing and a pathway to homeownership for early childhood educators, aiming to boost compensation, stabilize the workforce, and address the financial challenges facing one of the lowest-paid professions.

Amazon taps Clare for new delivery hub in Central Michigan

The new delivery station will help power the last mile of Amazon’s fulfillment process by enabling fast, everyday delivery directly to customers’ doorsteps.

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