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Randomly drawn prize winners

As our Commuter Challenge grand finale', we took all the commuters who logged at least 40 trips and mixed them with the hard working Captains to randomly select the winners as follows:

Our BIG Winners this year, randomly drawn are:

A study has been initiated by the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) to assess the Ypsilanti Transit Center (YTC). The goal is to learn how riders, local businesses, and community members understand and use the Ypsilanti Transit Center as their transit center. 

Ann Arbor participating in international event

Have you ever taken a look at a parking space and thought, "Wow, what else could we do with that space?"  Well, many people from across the world have thought that, and then gone on to show what can be done within one parking space!

Randomly drawn prize winners

As our Commuter Challenge grand finale', we took all the Super Commuters (44 trips) and mixed them with the hard working Captains to randomly select the winners as follows:

It's been a fun and exciting month for the 2017 Commuter Challenge. Tomorrow is the last day for this challenge. Let's make it a good one!

We plan to send out a survey to get your feedback about how the challenge went and where you would like to see improvements. So, start thinking of the ideas you'd like to share with us.

Here is the schedule and wrap up plans for this challenge:

May 29th - May 31st: Creative Commute Week

Weekly Challenges: It's a short week, but we have lots of gift cards to give away!

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced a public comment period for proposed service adjustments. The adjustments are a result of a scheduled review and evaluation of services, including those implemented during the first phase of the Five-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. As part of this review, TheRide noted an increase in overall ridership year to date of 5.7% in fiscal year 2017 with the biggest gains coming from weekend ridership.

Are you interested in riding your bike through the city more often, but concerned about how to safely and confidently get around or how to interact with others on the road? 

If so, then join Common Cycle for "Cycling in the City" on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 to 1:30 at the University of Michigan Outdoor Adventures Center! 

Learn about how to navigate city streets, interact with other drivers on the road, prevent crashes, and practice your skills on a 4-mile ride around Ann Arbor. 

We had a ton of photos submitted for our Friendly Friday contest as part of the Commuter Challenge!

To view the photos, check out our Facebook Page Album here.

You're Invited! Regional Transit Open House, May 18th, EMU Student Center
Is Regional Transit Important to You?

Attend a Regional Transit Open House
May 18th, 1-7:30pm, EMU Student Center

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is designing a regional transit system that will provide seemless connections to destinations around and between Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties.

Here's a great way to give your feedback on a an updated Ann Arbor Area Bike Map: