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There is a growing commitment to put equity at the fore in our governance. Democrats are in control in Lansing for the first time in 40 years and plan to further those efforts, including in the areas of environmental justice and sustainability. In the April edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to find out what that will look like. They asked Democratic State Senator, Erika Geiss for her insights.
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As we move towards a more sustainable energy and transportation future, one of the methodologies is an increased focus on hydrogen. The University of Michigan has created a hydrogen roadmap meant to help the state's response to new funding opportunities because of Michigan's climate action plan. WEMU's David Fair takes a look at what that means now and moving forward with the director for the Center of Sustainable Studies in the U-M's School for Environment and Sustainability, Greg Keoleian.
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The nature of transportation in America is changing. There is a strong move toward electric vehicles with the major automakers committing to the change. Most of that is about personal transportation. But the public transportation sector is adapting and evolving, too. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority recently conducted a study looking into how best to create a fleet of zero emission buses. There are choices to be made and challenges to overcome. WEMU's David Fair explores those issues with AAATA CEO, Matt Carpenter.
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The new members of Ann Arbor City Council were sworn in at last night’s meeting. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, is getting a boost in funding for its proposed Washtenaw Avenue Express Bus Service. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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A University of Michigan report released Thursday offers mixed news about the state of the economy heading into the new year. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Two local school districts are adding electric buses to their fleets with funding from the federal government. WEMU’s Josh Hakala took a ride on one of them.
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A new study from the University of Michigan shows one in four American adults lacks consistent access to transportation. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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The city of Ann Arbor is attempting to make the streets safer for bicycles and they’re putting some money behind the effort. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Bills dealing with future technology, like flying cars and delivery robots, received hearings Wednesday before the state Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Colin Jackson has more.