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Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to evaluate the future of US-131 and I-96 in Kent County over the next 20 years. A portion of the study includes a series of...
MDOT staff, public meeting to discuss future of US-131 and I-96
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS
On Thursday March 6, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public meeting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rockford Construction Community Center. The meeting will focus on discussing the future reconstruction of US-131 and I-96...
$1 million bikeway to be constructed in Grand Rapids
by (Angelyn Groenboom)
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
A long-awaited bicycle route will be constructed next year on Grand Rapids’ West Side. The route is approximately three-and-a-half miles and will link Kent Trails with the Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail. The Seward Avenue Bikeway will...
Continued safety issues cited as reason for bridge abutment fencing
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 11-25-2013 under NEWS
Over the last few months, several community-led cleanup efforts have attempted to keep the Wealthy Street overpass abutment clean. Underneath the overpass, the sheltered spot is a favorite for the city’s homeless, choosing the abutment as a...
The price of good streets
by (FriendlyCorps)
Submitted 07-09-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Over 60% of our roads are in what is considered "poor" condition- a number that continues to grow with every car that drives down the street and every freeze-thaw cycle. However, in order to make our streets better, we have to pay for them...
Gerald R. Ford graffiti remains, debate continues
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 04-24-2012 under OPINION
A few weeks ago a small outpouring of commentary surfaced with the appearance of three pieces of graffiti portraying former president and Grand Rapids native son, Gerald R. Ford on and around I-196. The most recognized of these portrays Ford as he...