Elbows up, hearts open: One Kalamazooan’s ride across a bridge built to connect
Kalamazooan Mark Wedel bikes the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, discovering history and connection as he pedals across the border from Detroit to Canada.
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Short-term pain, long-term gain: Kalamazoo begins biggest Downtown street transformation in 60 Years
Construction is underway on Kalamazoo's long-planned Streets for All project, with city leaders and downtown businesses acknowledging years of disruption while promoting the $100 million overhaul will create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown.
The road ahead: Everything you need to know about Downtown Kalamazoo’s two-way street conversion
Downtown Kalamazoo's six-year, $50 million-plus two-way street conversion begins July 15, with phased construction leading to a calmer, more connected downtown by 2030.
Metro Transit leader Rob Branch honors father’s legacy through lifelong fleet-tending career
In Kalamazoo, longtime Metro Transit leader Rob Branch turned lessons from his father and a passion for skilled trades into a 40-year career overseeing fleet operations that keep the community moving.
As traffic patterns change in downtown Kalamazoo, expect a few bumps in the road
Extensive roadwork, utility upgrades, and major development projects in downtown Kalamazoo this summer will cause short-term travel disruptions but aim to create a safer, more accessible, and community-friendly transportation environment long term.
Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight
Battle Creek is becoming a national hub for drones and autonomous flight by building the digital infrastructure needed for safe, long-distance operations and future aviation jobs.
For some Kalamazoo residents, public transit means freedom beyond their front door
Public transit services like Metro Connect help Kalamazoo residents with disabilities and mobility limitations maintain independence, access essential services, and stay connected to their community.
Metro Transit boosts service on busy routes during holiday shopping season
Metro Transit is adding extra weekday bus service on three high-ridership routes from Dec. 15 through 28 to improve reliability during icy conditions and meet increased holiday shopping demand in Kalamazoo.
Millage request is next stop for Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit
Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit is seeking a five-year millage increase to sustain bus services and expand its growing on-demand Metro Link program.
Routes and roots: How Kalamazoo’s buses keep the county moving — and connected
“A community the size of Kalamazoo... has an excellent, robust public transit system, and we have a group of employees here that care about being community servants and taking care of people’s needs to get them where they need to go.”
Short-term pain, long-term gain: Kalamazoo begins biggest Downtown street transformation in 60 Years
Construction is underway on Kalamazoo's long-planned Streets for All project, with city leaders and downtown businesses acknowledging years of disruption while promoting the $100 million overhaul will create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown.
The road ahead: Everything you need to know about Downtown Kalamazoo’s two-way street conversion
Downtown Kalamazoo's six-year, $50 million-plus two-way street conversion begins July 15, with phased construction leading to a calmer, more connected downtown by 2030.
Metro Transit leader Rob Branch honors father’s legacy through lifelong fleet-tending career
In Kalamazoo, longtime Metro Transit leader Rob Branch turned lessons from his father and a passion for skilled trades into a 40-year career overseeing fleet operations that keep the community moving.
As traffic patterns change in downtown Kalamazoo, expect a few bumps in the road
Extensive roadwork, utility upgrades, and major development projects in downtown Kalamazoo this summer will cause short-term travel disruptions but aim to create a safer, more accessible, and community-friendly transportation environment long term.
Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight
Battle Creek is becoming a national hub for drones and autonomous flight by building the digital infrastructure needed for safe, long-distance operations and future aviation jobs.
For some Kalamazoo residents, public transit means freedom beyond their front door
Public transit services like Metro Connect help Kalamazoo residents with disabilities and mobility limitations maintain independence, access essential services, and stay connected to their community.
Metro Transit boosts service on busy routes during holiday shopping season
Metro Transit is adding extra weekday bus service on three high-ridership routes from Dec. 15 through 28 to improve reliability during icy conditions and meet increased holiday shopping demand in Kalamazoo.
Millage request is next stop for Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit
Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit is seeking a five-year millage increase to sustain bus services and expand its growing on-demand Metro Link program.
Routes and roots: How Kalamazoo’s buses keep the county moving — and connected
“A community the size of Kalamazoo... has an excellent, robust public transit system, and we have a group of employees here that care about being community servants and taking care of people’s needs to get them where they need to go.”
