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Walking to work is a great way to get fit, save money, and protect the environment.

Walking allows you to arrive at work feeling refreshed and unwind slowly on the way home.

A 2011 survey conducted by the getDowntown Program found that 14% of downtown employees walk to work. 

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Updates from Our Blog

  • Road Construction Projects Coming Your Way This Spring/Summer

    Warmer temperatures in the Ann Arbor area can only mean one thing: Construction Season! A variety of roads, including ones downtown, are stated to see some construction this coming spring and summer. A Sunday article in the Ann Arbor News outlines a few of the major projects and provides links to the list of the rest of them. Here is our round-up of the projects we think will most impact your commute to downtown Ann Arbor.  more>>

  • The getDowntown Program is Hiring!

    The getDowntown Program, a program of the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is seeking a detailed-oriented people person for the position of Commuter Services Specialist. The Commuter Services Specialist is responsible for a variety of duties including: outreach and customer support to downtown employees and employers; marketing and communications support to the getDowntown Program and TheRide; and program administration and general administrative support for programs like the go!pass program, the Bike House, and more. more>>