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More riders return as TheRide lifts capacity limits for Ann Arbor area buses
Masks, face coverings still required by law
July 14, 2021 11:04 pm
A bus waits at the Park & Ride lot on Plymouth Rd. (TheRide)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Community members venturing out of their homes can now use buses from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) for non-essential trips.
The area public transportation authority announced that it was welcoming back more riders and lifting capacity limits on its fleet of fixed-route buses and on-demand services.
Users are still required to wear masks, per an order from the Transportation Security Administration.
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Lisa Barry: You re listening to Eighty-Nine One WEMU, and this is Art and Soul. This is Lisa Barry, and, this week, Art and Soul is about the culinary arts, an active and vibrant scene in our community, which is still dealing with the impact and fallout from 15 months in a pandemic. Our guest is the owner of the Red Hawk Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Roger Hewitt, also an active civic member involved in several community groups and organizations, so welcome, Roger. Thanks for talking to us.
Roger Hewitt: Oh, thanks for having me on. I appreciate it.
Lisa Barry: Tell us a bit about the history of the Red Hawk at 316 South State Street in Ann Arbor.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
There is $16 million available to replace outdated freight trucks and buses.
LANSING Michigan is spending $30 million to help public companies and private businesses buy low-emission freight trucks, buses, tugboats and cargo handling equipment.
Beneficiaries of the program can choose electric, alternative fuel or new diesel models, said Nick Assendelft, a public information officer for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
The first round of funding will provide $16 million to replace outdated freight trucks and buses with new models, with an announcement of grant winners expected this month. At least half of that is earmarked for electric vehicles.