Transportation

Drivers praised the safety training session as one of the best of their careers, tailored specifically for school transportation.

Allegan bus drivers unite for first countywide emergency safety training

Over 100 Allegan County bus drivers joined hands-on drills, gaining critical tools and confidence to handle real-life school transportation emergencies.

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Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience.
On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.

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.   

MAX Transit proposes fewer routes, but shorter waits for buses

If you missed the Jan. 25 information session about the proposed changes, there’s still time to share your opinion online through Feb. 9. Under the new plan, the Holland/Zeeland transit service would have fewer routes but shorter waits for buses. 

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) will offer 36 nonstop, round-trip flights per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport through Southern Airways Express starting Oct. 1. (Nenyedi/WikiMedia Commons)
More flights to Chicago coming to Muskegon County Airport

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) will offer 36 nonstop, round-trip flights per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport through Southern Airways Express starting Oct. 1.

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