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TheRide buses are only blocks from many of our summer favorites in downtown Ann Arbor!

Many Ann Arbor buses are finishing their routes at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Washington St. this summer. Once there, passengers can easily go:

- east on Washington to reach Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park
- west on Washington for 2 blocks to reach A2 Summer Streets
- north on Fifth Avenue to visit the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
- south one block from either Fifth Avenue or Division to visit Sonic Lunch!

What Ann Arbor summer favorites are you visiting by bus this year?

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The results are in for the 2026 Commuter Challenge!

During May 2026, 609 Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti commuters:
• Logged 11,570 total commute trips
• Traveled over 41,000 miles using alternate transport (like traveling around the globe almost twice)
• Reduced over 45 tons of CO2 emissions (equal to that sequestered by more than 40 acres of U.S. forests in one year)

Nicely done, and commuters!

We've offered donut and coffee vouchers during the last two Commuter Challenges to team captains who wanted to host informational events about sustainable transportation at their workplaces.

These events help people sign up for the first time and learn about available resources for commuting to work in ! Don't underestimate the power of some sweet treats to help boost awareness and enthusiasm.

Photo credit: Rachel S., team captain from Cisco
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