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June 22 2017

Get office equipment/supplies AND help support Detroit Transit!

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Know anyone who needs office furniture or supplies?

TRU is moving offices and we’ve got a bunch of great desks, white boards, file cabinets, file organizers, office supplies, and even some plants and vases. The whole list is available in a spreadsheet, with pictures for many items.

March 21 2017

Uber and Lyft Now Regulated Under New State Law Transportation Network Company Act will help ensure public safety and continued business growth

Guest User Green News You Can Use Business, LARA, Laws, licensing and regulator affairs, Lyft, Ride Sharing, Rideshare, transportation, Uber

Uber, Lyft and other rideshare businesses defined as transportation network companies (TNC), will now be state regulated the same as limousine and taxicab carriers according to the Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (PA 345), effective today. The authority to regulate these ride services is under LARA’s Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL).

“As transportation options continue to increase, we look forward to helping ensure the safety of all Michiganders who look for convenient and affordable ways to get around,” said CSCL Director Julia Dale. “By vetting prospective companies, we’re also helping protect those who want to earn extra income by providing rides.”

February 13 2017

New Report Shows Solar Jobs in Michigan Grew 48% in 2016

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A new report from the Solar Foundation found that jobs in Michigan’s solar industry jumped by an impressive 48% from 2015 to 2016. During that time, Michigan solar companies added more than 1300 jobs, for a total Michigan solar workforce of 4,118. This positions Michigan second in the Midwest both in terms of growth rate and number of individuals employed in the solar industry, and Michigan now ranks 15^th nationally in number of solar jobs, up three spots since 2015.
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November 6 2016

Full Michigan Amtrak Service Restored

Cathleen Francois Green News You Can Use amtrak, MDOT, rail traffic control, transportation

mdot Three daily Wolverines in time for the holidays & extra trains on select days

CHICAGO and LANSING, Mich. – Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have competed this year’s construction season for Wolverine Service trains. Customers can again book travel with three complete round-trips daily, plus additional service on select days around the Thanksgiving holiday.

This continues the improvement of state-owned railroad infrastructure as part of Michigan’s Accelerated Rail Program and will result in improved reliability and a smoother ride for customers, along with an expansion of the Midwest’s first 110 mph Amtrak service.More

October 4 2016

Students Across Michigan Celebrate 20 Years of Walking And Biking To School

Cathleen Francois Green News You Can Use biking, MDOT, transportation

mdot More than 300 schools in Michigan will join students around the country to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Walk to School Day. Thousands of Michigan students, along with their parents, teachers and community leaders, are expected to participate.

“Walk to School Day is a simple way for schools to encourage students and parents to walk to school. This event is a great first step in planning Safe Routes to School activities and helps schools initiate and reinforce a permanent culture of walking and biking among students,” said Meg Thomas-Ackerman, the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) director. “The Michigan Fitness Foundation is thrilled to partner with MDOT to help make Michigan one of the states with the most schools participating in Walk to School Day.”More