What We Do
Founded in 1999, the getDowntown Program is a partnership between the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Ann Arbor.
The getDowntown Program provides green commuting programs and services to employees and employers in downtown Ann Arbor. Programs and services include the go!pass, the Commuter Challenge and Commuter Club, bike locker rentals, free commuting assistance to downtown employees and employers, commuting materials, Zipcars and more!
The getDowntown Program is your commuting consultant! We can do anything from advocate for your business to our funding partners to come in and do a free workshop on green commuting for your employees.
Where We Do It
getDowntown Program Office
518 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-0100 (phone)
734-668-2525 (fax)
info@getdowntown.org
Holiday Closings: The getDowntown Program Office is closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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getDowntown Staff
- Nancy Shore, getDowntown Program Director 734-214-0114; nancy@getdowntown.org
I joined the getDowntown Program in July 2007. I have a Masters in Social Work in Community Organizing from the UM. I moved to Ann Arbor from the East Coast with my husband, Chuck. I am a dedicated community member and committed to promoting green commuting options. I regularly bike and walk to work and know the bus system pretty well. I am always open to hearing your suggestions and comments, so please don't hesitate to email me. - Moira Branigan, getDowntown Employee Services Coordinator 734-214-0100; moira@getdowntown.org
I joined the getDowntown Program in September 2009. Prior to working for getDowntown, I was a project coordinator with a downtown consulting firm, where I was a beneficiary of the go!pass program. I obtained a Master of Science in Historic Preservation and Urban Planning from Eastern Michigan University, which provided me with a deep commitment to building a strong and beautiful community.
getDowntown Advisory Board
The getDowntown Advisory Board is comprised of staff members from the four partners organizations that established the getDowntown Program in 1999.
- Andrew Brix, Energy Coordinator for the City of Ann Arbor
Andrew is responsible for helping the City of Ann Arbor meet its renewable energy and climate protection goals through a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs. - Eli Cooper, A.I.C.P., Transportation Program Manager for the City of Ann Arbor
Eli is responsible for citywide transportation planning and project programming. - Susan Pollay, Executive Director of Ann Arbor’s Downtown Development Authority
Susan is responsible for the administration of the DDA office and implementation of DDA policies and projects. - Mary Stasiak, Manager of Community Relations for the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide)
Mary is responsible for marketing and communications at AATA. - Ken Anderson, Community Relations Coordinator for the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide)
Ken is responsible for AATA's rideshare services, coordinates rider communications for AATA buses, and administers other outreach and communications programs for the AATA.
getDowntown Funding
- The getDowntown Program is funded through a Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant (CMAQ), provided by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. In addition, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority provides funding for go!passes and general operations. The City of Ann Arbor also contributes funding to the general operations of the getDowntown Program.
