Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Michigan

Sidewalks in Holland, Mich. stay dry even int he depths of winter— thanks to an innovative snow-melt program in their downtown, and a robust snow-clearance program everywhere else. Image: Screenshot from City of Holland Youtube.

Holland (Mich.) Puts Pedestrians First in Winter

By Kea Wilson | Feb 23, 2021 | No Comments

Holland has a long history of going above and beyond for people who travel outside cars in the winter — and no, we're not talking about that Holland.

Monday’s Headlines As We Enter Uncharted Territory

By Blake Aued | Nov 23, 2020 | No Comments

Remember hovertrains? They were the original hyperloop. That plus all of the day's news as we await updates on the Trump coup attempt.

Study: Transit Is Failing Night Shift Workers

By Kea Wilson | Oct 9, 2020 | No Comments

Mass transit is a lifeline to opportunity for low income Americans. But most of them live in neighborhoods that are poorly served by buses and trains — especially at night.

Image description: Two emergency medical technicians crouch in front of an open ambulance on a roadway at night time. There is an empty gurney visible in the background. Source: Creative Commons

New Law Forcing Non-Drivers to Get Car Insurance

By Kea Wilson | Oct 6, 2020 | No Comments

...and chances are, your state's insurance laws are probably even worse.

Don't Let Car Culture Take Over Protest Culture

By Kea Wilson | Apr 17, 2020 | No Comments

The worst thing about the new wave of car "sit-ins" at state capitol buildings is not the cars (though they suck!). It's the feeling that the voices and needs of non-drivers will be ignored because they can't show up during a pandemic.

Pence Commits Vehicular Home-Cide

By Aaron Short | Sep 23, 2019 | 3 Comments

The Vice President enraged Michigan residents by driving his eight-car motorcade through car-free Mackinac Island Saturday.

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