transportation
Where we're headed: What Bus Rapid Transit could mean for our city
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Our editor sat down with Bill Kirk, the new Transportation Demand Manager of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., to talk about all things transportation in Grand Rapids. Kirk still works very closely with The Rapid on a variety of issues, and as their...
Ride the bus to area farmers markets
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Farmers market season is now in full swing! Need a ride? Take the bus. The Rapid bus system has routes near farmers markets. Below is a list of markets available from The Rapid bus routes. Downtown Market: 435 Ionia Avenue SW. ROUTE 2...
Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS
Monday, May 14 kicks off Active Commute Week here in metro Grand Rapids. Held to encourage active transportation use, the week will feature various events, workshops and the Active Commute Week Challenge. From May 14 through Friday, May 18,...
Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Plank Road connected Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids, its thriving neighbor to the north. This 19th century middle passage finally limited the more than 30 mile trip to a single day's journey. "Glance at the Past" is a collaboration...
Catalyst Radio: Annual Bikestock festival promises vintage bikes, bike polo and more in the midst of a criterium race
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the MP3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (10:12) Josh McBryde, a board member of the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, wrench head at local Ada Bike Shop and co-organizer of the...
The Rapid: A Bright Future?
by (pvidetic)
Submitted 05-03-2011 under OPINION
Six o’clock in the morning. The alarm clock goes off and you hit the snooze button. The alarm goes off a second time and you sluggishly roll out of bed, not exactly ready to start the day. You make breakfast, get the kids ready for school, and...
Volunteers Needed! Road to Recovery Gives Cancer Patients Free Rides To Treatment
by (American Cancer...)
Submitted 11-17-2009 under NONPROFITS
By Sally Blanchard This year in Michigan more than 53,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer. They will find themselves needing chemotherapy, radiation, and other medical care. They will also need support, educational resources, and compassion....- « first
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