Keep Ypsi Rollin'

11/03/2016

It's important. Remember to vote next Tuesday, November 8.

http://www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate/features/rtamillage0386.aspx

The city of Ypsilanti, area seniors, and the local economy all stand to make major gains – or losses – depending on this Tuesday's vote.

10/26/2016

VOTE YES ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

10/17/2016

Connect here to find about why the Regional Transit Plan is important and deserves your support.

https://www.facebook.com/voteyesforregionaltransit/?fref=ts

Vote YES for Regional Transit.

08/04/2016

After a few fits and starts, we ar finally going to get to vote in November on a regional transportation plan. This plan will serve Ypsilanti well with the commuter rail and other connections both east and west.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/08/04/rta-board-oks-master-plan-voters-decide-november/88062710/

A plan to bring regional transportation to southeast Michigan will now go to voters in November.

06/01/2016

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) unveils the big plans. It's only about eight minutes but gives a good overview. For Ypsilanti it includes connections East to Wayne County and Detroit and West to Ann Arbor. Particularly of importance to us is the commuter rail that will service Ypsilanti commuters both east and west and links into the City and Amtrak plans to stop the Wolverine train in Ypsilanti.

https://youtu.be/dsGK8oeYoEI

05/24/2016

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) proposal for commuter rail is the rest of the rail story for Ypsilanti. We have been advocating for a commuter train between Ann Arbor and Detroit with a stop in Ypsilanti for a number of years. The RTA plans to provide eight round trip runs. The City’s efforts to get the Wolverine Amtrak train to stop in Ypsilanti with the construction of a platform are all part of the process to get commuter rail in Ypsilanti. The rail platform in Ypsilanti will be able to accommodate both the Amtrak Wolverine trains and the proposed commuter trains. The plan and millage will have to be adopted in November 2016 for the RTA to move ahead. If adopted commuter rail is expected to begin by 2022.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/05/19/detroit-ann-arbor-rail/84639168/

04/17/2016

MORE ABOUT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA) PLANS FOR REGIONAL TRANSIT
Plan includes Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and commuter rail systems from Ann Arbor to Detroit connecting Washtenaw County to Wayne County and Detroit with a stop in Ypsilanti.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/04/16/rta-plans-brt-commuter-rail-detroit/82760008/

Transit agency's vision for regional transit, including cost, becoming clearer ahead of millage request later this year.

04/02/2016

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA) UNVEILS AMBITIOUS PLAN
Last Thursday, the RTA presented their comprehensive plan that includes both Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Commuter Rail along the Detroit-Ann Arbor corridor. Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor will be connected by a Bus Rapid Transit system that would provide a quicker system than exists now. A commuter rail system is also envisioned between Ann Arbor and Detroit with a stop in Ypsilanti. The commuter train will run eight (8) round trips a day – three in the morning, three in the evening, one mid-day and one late night. This will build on the City’s efforts to have the Amtrak Wolverine to stop in Ypsilanti and will share any platform or facilities. Of course, this is all contingent on a successful RTA millage election in November, 2016.
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/04/regional_transit_plans_earn_pr.html

The RTA showcased its plans Thursday during a community open house in downtown Ann Arbor.

03/21/2016

REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN to unveil plans for rapid bus transit and commuter rail to connect Washtenaw County to Detroit and Wayne County. These connections would serve Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County residents by opening up job and recreational opportunities that are not accessible with the current system.

Drop in to see and comment on the plans on THURSDAY, MARCH 31 at Shinola, 301 S. Main St. In Ann Arbor between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-open-house-meetings-for-rapid-transit-tickets-23234840032

We’ll share information on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Woodward, Gratiot and Michigan Avenues and commuter rail from Detroit to Ann Arbor. We’ll also tell you about possible station locations and how you’ll be able to shorten your commute, end parking hassles and make good use of the time as you s…

03/15/2016

"HUGE" EXPANSION OF AAATA SERVICE COMING ON MAY 1. INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED

ANN ARBOR, MI – On May 1, TheRide will be introducing the largest expansion of bus service in the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas since 1979, as part of its Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The May, 2016 phase of fixed-route and paratransit improvements will be the third since voters approved the Plan in May, 2014. It will create more ways for citizens to connect with jobs, school, appointments, shopping, and family and friends in the urban core of Washtenaw County. Beginning March 23, TheRide will host community workshops throughout the area to help educate residents on the coming improvements and answer questions.

“The Ride’s May expansion moves the needle on many of our shared goals around access and opportunity,” said Brett Lenart, Interim Director of the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development. “Expanding the Ypsilanti service along with new Ann Arbor connector routes, and the expansion coming to Pittsfield and Scio Township strengthens the system as a whole; reducing travel time, and providing more frequent routes, longer service hours on nights and weekends – all that will directly and positively impact families in the County.”

The improvements beginning May 1 include more routes to serve more places, more direct routes in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti, more frequent service, new route names and numbers, new service in Scio Township, new service in Pittsfield Township, and expanded A-Ride service for seniors and riders with disabilities. More information on the upcoming improvements can be found at TheRideYourWay.org.

Workshop Schedule

Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
United Way, 2305 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor

Tuesday, March 29, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
WCC Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor

Wednesday, March 30, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

Friday, April 4, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Peace Neighborhood Center, 1111 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor

Friday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
SPARK-East, 214 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/03/heres_your_chance_to_learn_abo.html

Before the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority rolls out its next wave of local transit service improvements, agency leaders want to talk to residents.

02/20/2016

IMPROVEMENTS TO YPSILANTI TRANSIT CENTER BEGINNING THIS MONTH

• The Ypsilanti Transit Center (YTC) was originally constructed in 1993.
• In order to accommodate future increases in service and ridership levels and enhance the aesthetic and community character for a better customer experience, we will be renovating the YTC between February and April.
• We appreciate the community input we received through public meetings, information tables, email, and social media.

When:
• Starts: Monday, February 8
• Ends: Mid-April

Improvements:
Indoors (to be completed by mid-March)
• Remodeling public restrooms (new tile, new fixtures, new hand dryers, fresh paint)
• Replacing the heating and cooling system
• Lobby will get a fresh coat of paint
• Counter in lobby will be repaired
• Neon sign will be fixed
Outdoors (to be completed by mid-April)
• Fixing brickwork on greenway wall
• Replacing top layer of brick with a limestone cap

http://www.theride.org/AboutUs/Initiatives/Ypsilanti-Transit-Center

• In order to accommodate future increases in service and ridership levels and enhance the aesthetic and community character for a better customer experience, we will be renovating the YTC between February and April.

11/04/2015

Public Transit expansion wins big in Scio Township. Congratulations to all who made this happen.

67% win in scio! A small team, with a lot steam!!!! All grassroots!!!