Groundwork intern Alana Tartaro is new to Michigan and the Grand Traverse region. This summer, she’ll be stepping aboard as many buses as she can to travel the area and figure out how to get around without a car.

Groundwork intern Alana Tartaro is new to Michigan and the Grand Traverse region. This summer, she’ll be stepping aboard as many buses as she can to travel the area and figure out how to get around without a car.
Trying to get around the Grand Traverse area without a car is no small task. But it’s getting easier every day.
James Bruckbauer gave an overview of the new Bike-n-Ride program when it debuted on July 1, and now I’m here to share my personal experience.
Northern Michigan’s robust trail network brings with it one challenge: So many bikes, but not enough space on the bus when you need a lift.
I successfully made it out to Suttons Bay this past weekend, and I have some good news and some bad.
I celebrated Smart Commute Week by riding my bike to work every day this week-except on Tuesday when I kayaked to work with my colleague Jim Sluyter. But for me, Smart Commuting didn’t end on Friday.