getDowntown - Commuting opportunities in Ann Arbor
Commuting opportunities in Ann Arbor
Contact getDowntown
at 734.214.0100
or email us


getDowntown Program
518 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

The getDowntown Program is now at the following location:

getDowntown Program
518 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-0100 (phone)
734-668-2525 (fax)
info@getdowntown.org

Office Hours 

Walk in Hours

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday


getDowntown Mission

  • The mission of the getDowntown Program is to reduce the number of downtown commuters driving to work alone and to create more transportation choices for downtown commuters through promoting existing transportation options and advocating for new ones.  getDowntown strives to accomplish this mission by promoting existing choices, providing research on the benefits of sustainable transportation, organizing events, interacting with downtown employers and employees, and interfacing with numerous downtown stakeholders.

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 sustainable transportation 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
    Mary is responsible for  marketing and communications at AATA.
  • Ken Anderson, Community Relations Coordinator for the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
    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. 

getDowntown Accomplishments

Check Our GetDowntown Calendar Attend events for commuters in Ann Arbor.