Articles tagged:Blake Transit Center

Posted: Fri Apr 27 10:56 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA will buy 6-foot strip of land from city of Ann Arbor for $90K

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority's governing board on Thursday approved the purchase of a small strip of land downtown from the city of Ann Arbor. The parcel measures 6 feet by 132 feet and is part of the former YMCA site at the corner of William Street and Five Avenue, ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 25 4:09 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Public will have chance to weigh in on plans for new Blake Transit Center on Thursday

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority is holding a citizen participation meeting Thursday to give the public a chance to weigh in on plans for a new downtown transit center. AATA's design team will be on hand on the fourth floor of the Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave., ...

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Posted: Fri Apr 20 5:59 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA says AirRide shuttle service to Detroit airport saw strong ridership in first 2 weeks

The new AirRide shuttle service between Ann Arbor and Detroit Metropolitan Airport already is seeing relatively strong ridership after launching April 2, officials say. It welcomed 490 riders in its first six days and made 271 eastbound trips to the airport and 219 westbound trips to Ann Arbor, said Michael ...

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Posted: Fri Apr 6 5:58 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA's new transit center plans ready for Ann Arbor design review

The plans to demolish and rebuild the Blake Transit Center in downtown Ann Arbor will face the scrutiny of the city's Design Review Board on April 18. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. in the sixth-floor conference room of city hall, 301 E. Huron St., according to a notice mailed ...

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Posted: Fri Jan 6 4:19 p.m. by Danny Shaw
AATA wants your feedback about the new Blake Transit Center next week

Area residents itching to have a say about Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s new Blake Transit Center project will get two chances next week.

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Posted: Wed Nov 23 5:58 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA says increased Route 4 service between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti to begin in January

Bus service along Washtenaw Avenue between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti will significantly increase starting Jan. 30, officials say. The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority's governing board approved the proposed plan last week.

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Posted: Tue Sep 27 1:22 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA secures federal funding for new Blake Transit Center

Plans to expand public transit services in Ann Arbor and build a new downtown bus station have garnered a showing of support from the federal government. Ann Arbor Transportation Authority officials said today $2.7 million in expected grant funding from the Federal Transportation Administration is now officially obligated.

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Posted: Tue Sep 20 6:48 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Ann Arbor agrees to sell land to AATA for $90K to help with rebuilding Blake Transit Center

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a deal Monday night to sell a portion of city-owned property at 350 S. Fifth Ave. to the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. The city will get $90,000 for the strip of land measuring 6 feet wide by 132 feet long and sitting immediately adjacent ...

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Posted: Wed Jan 5 6:30 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Money will be tight for Ann Arbor DDA in coming years, priorities must be set

With more than $50 million in capital projects under way, including a new underground parking structure downtown, Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority officials say money will be tight for a while.The board held a two-hour retreat today to discuss in detail the organization's finances and priorities for the coming years.

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Posted: Mon Oct 11 4:03 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Congressman John Dingell announces $1 million grant to rebuild Ann Arbor's Blake Transit Center

U.S. Congressman John Dingell appeared in Ann Arbor this afternoon to announce a $1 million federal grant that will help pay for a new Blake Transit Center downtown. Addressing a small crowd gathered inside the lobby of the current transit center, Dingell, D-Dearborn, called it a project that benefits all ...

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Posted: Wed May 12 8:26 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
New report shows AATA compares favorably with peer agencies in providing transit services

A new report by an outside consultant shows the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority ranks favorably compared to 12 other transit agencies. The consultant found the AATA is fully capable of carrying out its current mission and the agency has done well at controlling increases in expenses, increasing ridership and providing ...

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Posted: Wed Dec 16 9:15 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA board to move ahead with replacing Blake Transit Center in downtown Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority unveiled conceptual plans tonight for a brand-new, two-story Blake Transit Center downtown. A bubble diagram provided by architectural and engineering firm DLZ shows a first floor with a ticket office and a sizable lobby area. Upstairs includes a board room with accommodations for 100 guests ...

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Posted: Wed Dec 16 8:26 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Top 10 ways to improve transparency at AATA, according to Ted Annis

Ted Annis, treasurer of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, submitted a report to the agency's board of directors tonight with 10 recommendations for improved transparency of financial information. Annis advocated that 10 items of information be added to the AATA Web site:

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Posted: Tue Dec 15 6:02 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
AATA looks to rebuild Blake Transit Center in downtown Ann Arbor

The Blake Transit Center in downtown Ann Arbor will be demolished and rebuilt under a plan by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. AATA's board of directors is expected to vote on a resolution Wednesday night to tear down the 1987-era bus station and build a more modern facility in its ...

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