Not only does BtB Burrito offer tasty and inexpensive burritos (and some nice Sangria at their Cantina) they now offer a fun and functional party bus.  And the coolest part is, it runs on leftover oil from the frying pan.

Here’s an article about the bus from the Ann Arbor News.

I absolutely LOVE it!

One of the reasons I love this idea is that I hear a lot of young folks in their 20s and 30s complaining about not being able to use the bus to get to and from the bar on weekend nights.  Unlike earlier generations, the current one actually wants to use mass transportation.  Imagine that.

This also comes on the heels of the Night Ride Shuttle created by AATA for evening employees in downtown Ann Arbor.  That service is also increasing in demand.  Another great party bus is the getmedowntown bus (no relation).

I think this is a great idea that has come at just the right time.  Now if we can just get a connector to Ypsi.

And for all of you who wish that the AATA buses ran later, I know they hear you.  It’s all about how much it costs to beef up service.  But please, if you want more service, contact the AATA and tell them.  It never hurts to be a squeaky wheel.

Otherwise, I will defintely be following the evolution of the party bus.

FYI:

Notice of Temporary TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

E.university avenue (Willard St to S. University)

Monday November 17, 2008 TO thursday november 20, 2008

Location and Limits of Affected Area:

E. University Avenue from Willard St. to S. University

Description of Construction:

The O’Neal Construction Inc. will disassemble and remove from E. University Ave, the construction crane that was utilized during the Zaragon development project. This temporary road closure is necessary for the safety of the public.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:

At 7:00 a.m. Monday November 17, 2008 through Thursday November 20, 2008 the NB traffic on E. University Ave will be directed east on Willard St, north on Church St, and west on S. University. The E. University SB traffic will be directed south on Church St, and south on Tappan St. From Church St. the traffic will be directed southerly to Willard St, west on Willard St. back to E. University. From Tappan St. the traffic will be directed south to Hill St. then east on Hill Street back to E. University.

Pedestrian Traffic

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained throughout the project on the west side of E. University Street. Access to all businesses will be maintained at all times.

Project Contacts:

City of Ann Arbor

Troy Baughman, Project Engineer, (734) 997-1695

David Clemons, Technician Supervisor, (734) 323-7942

John T. Brink, Technician, (734) 323-3893

O’Neal Construction

Darryl S. Bell, Project Superintendant, (734) 320-2440

Connelly Crane Rental Corp.

Tim Roy, Project Representative, (313) 999-3095

Jimmy Rigged is at it again! Cranksgiving Ann Arbor is Sunday, November 23rd this year. Here’s info from the flyer:

Cranksgiving
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008

Alleycat-style ride/race to benefit Food Gatherers. Riders go to grocery store checkpoints and buy non-perishable food items, which are donated to Food Gatherers at the finish line.

Bring money to buy food ($10-$20ish).
Bring a lock for when you’re inside stores.
All bikes and their riders welcome.
Helmets encouraged.

Two courses to choose from:
Super-size: longer, faster. Winner based on time minus bonus for food
Appetizer Course: shorter, no time limit. Winner based only on food amount.