Groundwork Supports BATA Millage

Groundwork Supports BATA Millage

The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA), which provides bus service for the Grand Traverse area, will ask local voters for continued support during a May 2 millage. Groundwork fully supports this millage because we believe that BATA provides a crucial service for the future of the region.

Grand Traverse PACE Could Boost Made-in-TC Classroom Heater

Grand Traverse PACE Could Boost Made-in-TC Classroom Heater

Several area entrepreneurs say they see another way to use PACE-which stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy and treats the loans, which are private, like property taxes. They believe PACE can help them grow their companies, which are manufacturing and selling a brand-new, innovative, high-efficiency classroom heater and ventilator known as Aristotle Air.

Grand Traverse County adopts PACE resolution

Grand Traverse County adopts PACE resolution

Grand Traverse County is now one of just seven counties and two cities in Michigan to adopt the local ordinance, known as Property Assessed Clean Energy. PACE allows local governments to place private business efficiency loans on local tax rolls, collect repayment via special assessments on property tax bills, and foreclose on properties that default.

Local Motion rolls out fact sheets on transportation habits

Local Motion rolls out fact sheets on transportation habits

Local Motion, a new northwest Michigan program for improving transportation choices in the Grand Traverse region, is rolling out a series of fact sheets to outline our current transportation habits. This first sheet reveals the current reality: Most commuters in the Grand Traverse area drive very long distances to get to work.