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.

A family enjoys jump roping along the Lansing River Trail.

Rec-Connect™ makes fitness fun for everyone

Across the state, Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Rec-Connect™ demonstration series is being used in communities to inspire and empower people to engage regularly in physical activity.

Latest in Transportation
Many of the businesses damaged during the tornado have reopened.
Rebuilding: Gaylord one year after its first tornado

Gaylord continues to rebuild and recover nearly a year after an EF3 tornado stormed through the Otsego County community. Events are being held next week to commemorate the disaster.

The Chippewa is poised to become the first electric passenger ferry in Michigan.
Going green: Mackinac Island Ferry Company commits to Green Marine initiative

The Mackinac Island Ferry Company made a splash earlier this year with plans to develop the first electric passenger ferry in Michigan. Now, the ferry company is bolstering its green efforts even more. 

Employees at Brody's Be Cafe in Ada, which employs people living with disabilities.
Here’s how three Michigan nonprofits empower people living with disabilities

These nonprofits are taking innovative approaches to supporting and empowering people with disabilities so they can truly achieve the rights promised to them by the law.

Tulyp Hotel blossoms in downtown Holland

6PM Hospitality Partners unveils the rebranding of its downtown Holland boutique hotel -- Tulyp Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – paying homage to the lakeshore community’s vibrant Dutch heritage.

Workers place a wreath at the top of the plant as part of Kranselag.
‘Kranselag’ marks roof completion at new recycling plant

Construction of the roof of a new aluminum recycling plant in Cassoplis was completed this month. The Hydro plant is the first occupant of the village's SMART Park and part of its redevelopment efforts. 

BIPOC students have until Monday, May 15, to apply for the scholarship from the Michigan Wine Collaborative.
Scholarship application window opens for BIPOC students looking to enter Michigan’s wine industry

BIPOC students have until Monday, May 15, to apply for the scholarship from the Michigan Wine Collaborative.

The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan.
Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

OnPoint and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health share how adult foster care homes empower Michiganders with disabilities while enriching our communities.

Austin Gongos and Nathan Ackerman, co-founders of Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear in Hancock.
FHLBank grants help elevate local small businesses to next level

FHLBank Indianapolis believes in the power of lifting up small businesses, and the big impact it has on their communities. Four businesses in the U.P. were awarded $74,326 in Elevate grant funding. We speak with two of them, and how the funds are allowing them to level up their businesses.   

The Chippewa and Marquette II Hydro-Jet head to Mackinac Island side by side.
On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry

The electrification of the first Mackinac Island ferry is underway, part of a bold initiative to modernize the fleet and other ships serving the region. It's also part of an ambitious plan to bolster the economy of the Straits of Mackinac.

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