Articles tagged: getDowntown
WITH POLL: Top 5 ways not driving to work can make a difference in Ann Arbor
Posted: May 02, 2013About 70,000 people commute in to the city of Ann Arbor every day -- and the vast majority of them choose to drive. Wednesday, getDowntown launched its annual competition that challenges people to find a different way to get to work other than driving. Read more »
Ann Arbor DDA's 'bike house' in Maynard Parking Structure set to open for Commuter Challenge
Posted: Apr 30, 2013A new 37-space "bike house" in Ann Arbor's Maynard Parking Structure will soon be open for bicycle commuters to safely store their wheels while they're at work downtown. Read more »
Conquer the Cold challenges downtown Ann Arbor workers to walk, bike or bus
Posted: Nov 25, 2012t's starting to feel like a lot like winter, but that needn't keep you from taking advantage of alternative modes of transportation. At least that's the view of the folks promoting Conquer the Cold in Ann Arbor. Read more »
Think you're the king or queen of bike commuting? Find out tonight
Posted: May 18, 2012Refreshments greeted cyclists along their commute to work today in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti for National Bike to Work Day, but the fun isn’t over yet. The king and queen bike commuters of 2012 will ... Read more »
WITH RANKINGS: Commuter Challenge ramping up participants after first week
Posted: May 07, 2012Thousands of miles have been logged during the first week of getDowntown’s Commuter Challenge. Read more »
Record number of companies commit to getDowntown's Commuter Challenge
Posted: May 01, 2012About 3,000 Ann Arbor area residents have committed to try greening their commute this month in an online competition that pits 250 local companies against each other. The Commuter Challenge, promoted by the getDowntown Program, ... Read more »
Downtown employees say better AATA services would encourage them to commute by bus more often
Posted: Jan 21, 2012More than 70 percent of downtown Ann Arbor employers say having transportation options is important to attracting customers and a talented workforce, according to a new study. The study, released by the getDowntown Program, was ... Read more »
Bicycle-commuting advocate won't let crash slow her down
Posted: Nov 19, 2011Nancy Shore spends her days helping employees and employers in downtown Ann Arbor learn about green commuting alternatives like bicycling and walking—and she definitely believes in what she does. So the fact that a car ... Read more »
Neighborhoods, with poll: Vote for your favorite success story from Ann Arbor area vanpoolers
Posted: May 31, 2011Does driving alone drive you crazy? Are high gas prices really putting a dent in your wallet? Whatever the reason, maybe it's time you thought about joining a carpool or a vanpool. Ann Arbor's getDowntown ... Read more »
neighborhoods: It's never too late: a day in the life of a downtown Ann Arbor bus commuter
Posted: May 23, 2011This post comes from Bonnie Valentine, who works at the Whole Brain Group in downtown Ann Arbor. As a regular bus rider, I found myself nodding my head in agreement as I read her story. ... Read more »
Slideshow: Images from Ann Arbor Bike to Work Day 2011
Posted: May 20, 2011Ann Arbor cycling commuters descended upon the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market this morning to enjoy food and coffee (compliments of Zingerman's Deli) and talks from local officials at the 2011 Bike to Work Day celebration. ... Read more »
Neighborhoods: National Bike to Work Day events in Ann Arbor promise camaraderie, snacks and a good workout
Posted: May 17, 2011Friday, May 20, is National Bike to Work Day. Join Ann Arbor's getDowntown program, bike shops and bike organizations to celebrate in style with these events. Read more »
Neighborhoods: Bike sales up nationally as gas prices rise - but what about in Ann Arbor?
Posted: May 12, 2011There's nothing like an increase in gasoline prices to change people's commuting behavior! The recent gas price spike seems to have prompted more people to get on their bikes. At least that's the news from ... Read more »
Nothing like prizes to help curb the car
Posted: Apr 29, 2011Of course we're principled enough to curb our car and jump on the getDowntown Commuter Challenge bandwagon—or bus, as the case is. Of course we're deeply interested in commuting so greenly that we lower our ... Read more »
Downtown: Ridership for downtown Ann Arbor's go!pass program sets a record in March
Posted: Apr 19, 2011Using the bus to get to work is becoming more popular with downtown Ann Arbor workers. That's according to some exciting new data on go!pass ridership collected by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority and the ... Read more »
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