Transportation

Feature Story The Rapid offers GVSU-dedicated routes, including the Laker Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and routes 37, 48, and 85, which cater to off-campus housing near Allendale.

How Michigan’s biggest transit systems are connecting campuses, driving sustainability

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Newly-elected Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand.

Mayor David LaGrand brings personal passion to Grand Rapids’ transportation future

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Stories of hope, currated by Publisher Tommy Allen.

Hope is a four-letter word: Publisher Tommy Allen shares reasons to be hopeful

Tommy AllenThursday, November 28, 2024
Feature Story Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.

Mayors talk transit: The intersection of public transportation and West Michigan’s economy

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 13, 2024
Feature Story Ken Miguel-Cipriano works at WMCAT but used to be with Mobile Gr at City Hall. He is also an advocate for bike-friendly cities.

The Rapid’s Transit Master Plan: What riders think

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 25, 2024
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The Rapid worker honored for her ‘gold standard of customer service’

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 29, 2024
Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen

Master plan seeks to improve transportation by focusing on community needs

Ashley KingWednesday, October 25, 2023
Development News Courtesy

Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 24, 2023
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
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Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorFriday, June 17, 2022
Feature Story James Hurt

City Commission and DTE Energy partner with The Rapid to fuel vehicles with renewable natural gas

Enrique OlmosWednesday, March 30, 2022
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Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media GroupThursday, February 17, 2022
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The City of GR purchases 35 bus shelters to support mobility and accessibility

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, October 26, 2021
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