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. - Mary Sell, getDowntown Commuter Services Specialist 734-214-0100; mary@getdowntown.org
I'm the newest addition to the getDowntown team, and joined the program in April of 2012. I have a Masters in Environmental Policy and Planning from the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, and I am incredibly passionate about promoting sustainable commuting options within our community. You can usually find me riding my bike, or taking the bus to work, which I have found to be a great way to get around! When I'm not working, you can find me trying to learn how to garden, riding by bike, or visiting our local farmer's market. Please feel free to contact me at any time!
getDowntown Advisory Board
The getDowntown Advisory Board is comprised of staff members from the four partners organizations that established the getDowntown Program in 1999.
- 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.
