http://blog.getdowntown.org a blog about commuting to downtown Ann Arbor and all things therein Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Starting today you can sign up your organization for the getDowntown Commuter Challenge (happening May 2010). The Challenge is a friendly commuting competition between downtown Ann Arbor businesses and orgs. The Challenge is a great chance to try all of the great commuting options to downtown Ann Arbor. The Challenge is free and ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/15/commuter-challenge-2010-sign-up-now-open/ AnnArbor.Com has two articles on cycling in the Ann Arbor Community that might interest you: Plans in the works for a new Saline to Ann Arbor Bike Path: If you live in Saline and would bike to work if it didn't feel so dangerous, you may be in luck.  There are ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/15/saline-ann-arbor-bike-path-and-bikes-and-drivers-on-the-road/ In the spirit of Google Maps now having bike directions I thought I'd create a Google Map with some suggested bike routes to downtown Ann Arbor.  You can view the bike routes here. Suggestions for bike routes to add?  Email us info@getdowntown.org http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/10/some-preferred-bike-routes-to-downtown-ann-arbor/ This just in: now when you search for directions in Ann Arbor on Google Maps you can choose to see suggested bike routes!  This is great. I did see what it might say for my normal bike commute, and it was pretty good.  I come from the West Side and normally ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/10/you-can-now-get-directions-by-bike-for-ann-arbor-on-google/ FYI: AATA Update: Route 18: Miller - University Road closure along Miller Ave. requires Route 18 to be on detour beginning 3/10/2010. The bus stop located on the northside of Milller Ave., immediately west of Ashley will not be served until roads are opened to through traffic. AATA Update: Route 12A Miller-Liberty Road closure ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/10/route-18-detour/ The past two days in Ann Arbor have been a great reminder that the winter doesn't last forever around here. If you are a downtown employee, you might be considering dusting off your bike, filling up the tires and getting some exercise on your way to work. If you like to bike ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/09/spring-is-coming-think-about-getting-on-your-bike/ For 10 years, the getDowntown Program has had the tagline: Commuting Opportunities in Ann Arbor We'd like to change the tagline to something new.  And we'd like your help. Help us pick a new tagline by voting for your favorite here: getDowntown tagline vote http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/03/vote-for-your-favorite-getdowntown-tagline/ FYI: Route 15 Construction News Road work will begin on W. Stadium Blvd. today at noon. Route 15 buses will be detoured using the following routing: Regular route to intersection of Pauline/Stadium - east on Pauline - resume regular route on Seventh The detour is effective 3/2/10 at 12pm until further notice. Route 12A and 18 ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/03/construction-impacts-route-15-12a-and-18/ If you take the bus to work in downtown Ann Arbor, you might be looking for some ideas of how to pass the time. A recent blog post from Suite101.com gives some good suggestions of ways to both get things done and have some fun while on the bus.  Here's a ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/03/01/getting-things-done-or-having-more-fun-on-your-bus-commute/ FYI: Dear Friends, As you know, City Council requested that the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) develop a public parking plan. We have begun a series of outreach methods to inform this plan, and as part of this, we will be holding several focus group meetings to hear from community representatives. All ... http://blog.getdowntown.org/2010/02/26/give-your-feedback-on-the-ddas-parking-plan/