Transportation

Coverage of transit solutions, including public transportation, bikes, buses, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, especially those intended to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide efficient movement across a metropolitan area.

Crew members for the Heights CDC work on traffic calming features to complement the new bioswale construction at Tutwiler and National in 2022. (File photo: Reginald Johnson)

Memphis MPO seeks residents’ input on building new Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Greenprint Plan

The Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking to “propel” a new master plan for guiding the development of multi-modal transportation in the region.

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Firelands Adventure Tours adds Lake Erie Shores and Islands Wine Trail wineries to tour options

In an effort to expand guests’ experiences of the wine resources in the area, Firelands Adventure Tours has partnered with the Ohio Wine Producers Association and Sawmill Creek Resort to expand guests’ wine tasting experience. 

Firelands Adventures Tours and The Winerie team up for eclipse event

Join Firelands Adventure Tours and The Winerie for a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Ramba Mamba Jamba brings the party to you

Party bus business Ramba Mamba Jamba offers experiences for patrons of all ages.

Melvin Henley
Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state

Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.   

On finding ‘ideas that work’: How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

“Memphis is not new to developing strategic plans, so it was important for us to be thoughtful of how this process would be different and actionable,” says Jamilica Burke, chief strategy and impact officer of Seeding Success, the Memphis nonprofit responsible for coordinating the More for Memphis initiative.

“We are seeing great advances in repurposing tires for environmental benefits, and this grant for Memphis Tire Recyclers is a great example,” says TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young.
Memphis Tire Recyclers win grant to increase capacity, recycle 150K additional scrap tires each year

“We are seeing great advances in repurposing tires for environmental benefits, and this grant for Memphis Tire Recyclers is a great example,” says TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. “Programs like this not only help clean up sites of used tires, they involve innovative new uses for them. We congratulate Memphis Tire Recyclers on this project.”

Firelands Adventure Tours debuts new tour, Haunted Sandusky

Firelands Adventure Tours is offering Haunted Sandusky tours during the Halloween season.

‘Jimmer’ of hope:

TowBoatUS Sandusky owner James Kennedy has a knack for being where the action is during a busy season on the water.  

“Mary Ann Market” pays homage to beloved Miller Boat Line matriarch

The fifth ferry in the Miller Boat Line fleet celebrated its one-year anniversary in July.

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