The idea of creating a passenger rail connection to northern Lower Michigan reached an exciting milestone this year when state and federal lawmakers announced funding support for the next phase of planning. But even though many people think the news is a win for...
Ride Hailing, Accessible Housing at a Big New Station, more!
BATA has been keeping busy with day-to-day operations and planning for the future. With so much to catch up on, I sat down with Eric Lingaur, BATA’s Director of Communications and Development, to get the full scoop! Ridership & Hiring Carolyn: By the...
$42 Million Rail Upgrade Boosts Prospects for Passenger Rail
Above photo: Recently completed track upgrades near Traverse City. A passenger train line to Traverse City is one step closer to reality, thanks to a major boost from a federal grant program. Last week U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that...
Key Takeaways From 2022 National Shared Mobility Summit
I recently spent a few days in Chicago for the 2022 National Shared Mobility Summit put on by the Shared-Use Mobility Center. Their mission is to advocate for equitable, affordable, and environmentally sound mobility across the US. There was no shortage of...
Now Is the Time to Weigh in on Grandview Parkway Overhaul
Big changes are coming to Traverse City’s bay front avenue, Grandview Parkway, and more voices are needed to urge transportation planners to build not just a bigger road, but a far better road—one that sets the stage for our entire town as a place that values walking,...
Thoughts From Carolyn’s Kingsley Commute
I started riding BATA’s Bayline bus route recently, and I’m hooked! I love it, and I think you may too. After a year plus of working from home and spotty internet at my new house, I needed a change of scenery and started going into the downtown office a couple of...