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What about that complete streets policy, Detroit?

DETROIT—In May 2010, the Michigan Department of Community Health awarded the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion—now the Institute... [MORE]

A2 parking garage adds house for bikes

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Employees from Ox Studio, Barracuda Networks and Nutshell have already inquired about luxury space in the Maynard Bike House due to... [MORE]

Where to Park Your Bike?

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Reno Rambler and is reposted with permission. We recognize this is brief. That is why we like... [MORE]

Investing in the North End

DETROIT—The Vanguard Community Development Corporation has a long-term vision for Detroit's North End neighborhood. To help Vanguard realize that... [MORE]

Musings of a Streetwalker: Billy Kyles has a dream

Editor's Note: Tom Woiwode is the latest addition to the Mode Shift editorial family. He'll be blogging weekly in 'Musings of a Streetwalker,'... [MORE]

Building healthier communities through food

DETROIT—Can a Detroit food business be socially and environmentally responsible and still be profitable? The short answer: yes. FoodLab Detroit, a... [MORE]

A2 parking garage adds house for bikes

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Employees from Ox Studio, Barracuda Networks and Nutshell have already inquired about luxury space in the Maynard Bike House due to... [MORE]

What about that complete streets policy, Detroit?

DETROIT—In May 2010, the Michigan Department of Community Health awarded the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion—now the Institute... [MORE]

Funding the Future: State Transportation Funding Proposals

Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on Reconnecting America and is reposted with permission. Transportation for America will host a... [MORE]

What about that complete streets policy, Detroit?

DETROIT—In May 2010, the Michigan Department of Community Health awarded the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion—now the Institute... [MORE]

What about that complete streets policy, Detroit?

DETROIT—In May 2010, the Michigan Department of Community Health awarded the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion—now the Institute... [MORE]

Excellent Schools Detroit

DETROIT—It’s 10 a.m. on a frigid March morning as our Excellent Schools Detroit school review team approaches the entrance to Henry Ford High School... [MORE]

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Inaugural Bike to School Day

Building off the success of the national Walk to School Day in October, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has taken the concept and has... [MORE]

NACTO and APBP to co-host Webinar on 2nd Edition of Urban Bikeway Design Guide

This webinar was originally scheduled for July 11, 2012. The date has been changed to September 5, 2012. NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide has... [MORE]

Jane's Walk: Cass Corridor Walking Tour

The Cass Corridor Museum and Preservation Detroit are sponsoring a walk in the Cass Corridor on Sunday, May5, 2013, from noon until 2 PM. We will... [MORE]

An Appetite for Transit Solutions in Southeast Michigan

Inaugural PaczKi Run

Burn some calories before Fat Tuesday by participating in the inaugural PaczKi Run in Hamtramck on Saturday, February 9. The 5K run begins at 10 a.m... [MORE]

An Appetite for Transit Solutions in Southeast Michigan

Tour de Troit’s Second Annual Cycle into Spring Bike Ride

2nd ANNUAL CYCLE INTO SPRING THIS SATURDAY, MAY 18 @ 9 AM This event is in collaboration with the Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative to raise... [MORE]

Jane's Walk: Cass Corridor Walking Tour

The Cass Corridor Museum and Preservation Detroit are sponsoring a walk in the Cass Corridor on Sunday, May5, 2013, from noon until 2 PM. We will... [MORE]

Jane's Walk: Cass Corridor Walking Tour

The Cass Corridor Museum and Preservation Detroit are sponsoring a walk in the Cass Corridor on Sunday, May5, 2013, from noon until 2 PM. We will... [MORE]

Land Bank Authority meeting

The Land Bank Authority (LBA) will be meeting in Detroit, and will video conference with the Lansing location. The meeting will be for the... [MORE]

Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day

BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER. Expect the 7th annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 to be all that and a lot more as this uniquely... [MORE]

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OCCUPY DETROIT TRANSIT Bringing transit issues to the table, work toward solutions that serve the community and its interests. Mobility is a basic... [MORE]

Eastern Market Polo Co.

Welcome to Eastern Market Polo Company: Detroit's premier and only bicycle polo league! Starting in May, every Monday night in Eastern Market in... [MORE]

Transit Detroit

OCCUPY DETROIT TRANSIT Bringing transit issues to the table, work toward solutions that serve the community and its interests. Mobility is a basic... [MORE]

Eastern Market Polo Co.

Welcome to Eastern Market Polo Company: Detroit's premier and only bicycle polo league! Starting in May, every Monday night in Eastern Market in... [MORE]

Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC)

Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) empowers individuals with disabilities through cycling, active transportation, and self-advocacy education.... [MORE]

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What about that complete streets policy, Detroit?

Mayor Bing promised to enact a complete streets ordinance for the city of Detroit in 2012. Where are we now?

Transportation Bikeability Walkability Politics Detroit Wayne | May 18, 2013 | By: Jeri Stroupe

A2 parking garage adds house for bikes

Secure, 50-bike storage house opens in Ann Arbor for Bike to Work Day

Bikeability Placemaking Economics Washtenaw | May 16, 2013 | By: Maureen McDonald

Where to Park Your Bike?

A not-so-subtle reminder that bikes need parking space, in photos.

Transportation Health Bikeability Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 15, 2013 | By: Bridgett Colling

Funding the Future: State Transportation Funding Proposals

On May 16, take part in a special online presentation to get the inside scoop on state transportation funding proposals from the people making these changes happen.

Transportation Social Equity Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 15, 2013 | By: Bridgett Colling

Musings of a Streetwalker: Billy Kyles has a dream

Tom Woiwode reflects on a recent speech by Reverend Samueel "Billy" Kyles and its connection to our dreams about community

Social Equity Placemaking Opinion Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 15, 2013 | By: Tom Woiwode

Investing in the North End

The Vanguard Community Development Corporation has a long-term vision for Detroit's North End neighborhood.

Social Equity Placemaking Economics Neighborhoods Detroit Wayne | May 15, 2013 | By: Kevin Ransom

Building healthier communities through food

Detroit is bursting with good food business. Here are a few that are helping to support a healthier Detroit

Health Economics People Detroit Wayne | May 15, 2013 | By: Melinda Clynes

Infographic: What Makes a Bicycle Friendly Community?

League of American Bicyclists has announced its 2013 Bike-Friendly Communities. This infographic helps explain how

Transportation Bikeability Neighborhoods Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 14, 2013 | By: Bridgett Colling

Detroit Bike to Work Day encourages biking as healthy alternative to cars

Join the movement and ride to work Friday, May 17

Transportation Health Bikeability Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 13, 2013 | By: Erica Hobbs

Did you take the Bike to Work Week Pledge?

Download and post our Bike to Work Week badge to show your support!

Transportation Health Bikeability Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Washtenaw Monroe St. Clair Livingston | May 13, 2013 | By: Jessica Soulliere

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