GR Transportation

10/26/2026

The traffic signal at Pearl St. and Monroe Ave. is temporarily out of service. The intersection is currently flashing red; please treat this as a 4-way intersection until the light resumes normal operation.

10/20/2026

Help build the Low-Stress Grand Rapids Bike Map! How? Take a bike ride and log your route :)

Chill Grand Rapids bike routes on the community bike map: trails, low-stress bike lanes, and neighborhood streets. 4 riders have logged 123 miles.

10/20/2026

No matter where you’re headed, the rule is the same: when the stop arm is out, you must stop. 🛑 Kids are crossing!

10/19/2026

The Grand Rapids Vital Streets funding was approved by voters in 2014 to invest in our streets and sidewalks with a focus on complete streets and green infrastructure.

Complete streets is an approach that designs a street network for all users, while green infrastructure means adding features that capture and process stormwater closer to where it lands — both contributing to a healthier urban environment.

We’ll share more Vital Streets content in the coming months. To learn more, visit grandrapidsmi.gov/vitalstreetsgr

10/16/2026

In Michigan, cyclists are required to equip their bikes with a white front light and a red rear reflector… though we recommend a red light as well!

These regulations are especially required when riding at night. Proper lighting is crucial for safety, especially in the dark when crash-related fatalities are most likely to occur.

10/15/2026

Hey GR, you might have noticed that our daylight hours are changing 😅
👁️ Visibility decreases this time of year, but people are still out and about.
🚶‍♀️Most pedestrian crash fatalities occur at dusk and dawn, when visibility is low and many folks are commuting.
🤝 As we adjust to the change in natural light, be mindful of your surroundings and look out for your community! 🚗 🏃‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️ 🛴 🚌

10/14/2026

The Grand Rapids Marathon returns on Oct. 18th for its 23rd year.
🏃‍♂️ Please be mindful of runners and road closures!
👀 Review the schedule and plan accordingly, especially if you work or live on the West Side or Downtown.
👉 Swipe to learn more!

10/01/2026

Deer are most active from April - June & October - December at dusk and dawn. Risk of hitting a deer while driving increases during these times.

Watch out for deer!

⚠️ Notice where deer crossing signs are posted.
👀 Scan the roadside and shoulder while driving, especially the edge of the woods, fields, and near water, where deer often feed.
🦌 Deer tend to follow one another in single file, so if you see one, there are likely more.
🟡 Slow down. Be prepared to stop if deer are near the road.
🌝 Stay alert, awake, aware, and sober, and drive at safe speeds.

09/25/2026

👯 SouthPrize Voting Day is this weekend! 🌞
Discover amazing local artists, delicious food, and unique shops. Catch the free shuttle to all the key SouthTown spots. Don’t miss it!

FREE shuttle from district to district.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Noon to 8 p.m.
VOTE IN-PERSON ONLY at Hub07 (1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE)

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/75mcMwgphhErqDHd6

09/21/2026

Don’t miss this ArtPrize exhibit at 87 Monroe Center 😍

Mon-Thur 4-8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 12-8 p.m.
Sun 12-6 p.m. !