CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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- Commute Chat Lunch October 07, 2008
Going Green: Creating Eco-Friendly Commuting Plans for Your Organization - go!pass renewal deadline September 12, 2008
Get your go!pass renewal forms to us by Sept 12, 2008 to ensure you passes arrive before the old ones expire! - go!pass dash September 07, 2008
Take the bus anytime from Sept 7-12 and you could win FREE lunch for a week!Additional Dates: September 08, 2008, September 09, 2008, September 10, 2008, September 11, 2008, September 12, 2008,
- The Link Returns August 25, 2008
The Link Returns from Summer Vacation - Bike Commuting Class at REI August 18, 2008
Learn the basics of bike commuting from local cyclists - Great Lakes Cycling Bike Maintenance Clinic July 30, 2008
This free class will cover bike maintenance and commuting essentialsAdditional Dates: August 13, 2008, August 27, 2008,
- Womens Bike Clinic at Two Wheel Tango July 15, 2008
Check out this Bike Clinic just for women! - Huron River Day July 13, 2008
A festival celebrating the Huron River in a family-friendly way - Ride to Market July 12, 2008
Lube your chain, hop on the bike and join us on a ride to the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market! - Ride around town (RAT) July 11, 2008
Join fellow cycling folks as they Ride Around Town to promote cycling.Additional Dates: February 15, 2008, March 14, 2008, April 11, 2008,
- Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic July 08, 2008
Two Wheel Tango is excited to offer bike maintenance clinics to the community free of charge!Additional Dates: July 22, 2008,
- Bike or Walk in the Ann Arbor 4th of July Parade July 04, 2008
Bring your bike or walking shoes and represent Ann Arbor cyclists and walkers in the A2 4th of July Parade! - Bike Fest June 13, 2008
Ride downtown with family and friends for an evening dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the local biking and environmental community. - Green Commute June 13, 2008
Zip into a Zipcar. Hop on an AATA Hybrid Bus. Write a poem with 826michigan. Find it all at Green Commute! - CYCM 08 - Evening Employee Transit Service Begins May 22, 2008
A new AATA service for downtown employees who leave work after 11pm - Ride of Silence May 21, 2008
A mass ride dedicated to those who have lost their lives while cycling on public roadways. - CYCM 08 - How many balloons can fit in a MichiVan? May 20, 2008
Guess how many balloons are in a MichiVan and you might win an ipod shuffle! - CYCM 08 - Bike to Work Day Rally May 16, 2008
Join the Mayor for a rally at City Hall. You could win a Commuter Bike! - Bike Maintenance Essentials May 16, 2008
Learn the absolute essentials in this free clinic at the new REI Ann Arbor Store! - CYCM 08 - Inagural Run of Commuter Service from Chelsea to Ann Arbor May 15, 2008
Be one of the first people to ride the new AATA commuter bus from Chelsea to Ann Arbor - CYCM 08 - Walk to 'The Supply Side of Town' May 14, 2008
Walk to Kerrytown to discover the Supply Side of Town: Between the Courthouse and the River - CYCM 08 - Fifth and Division Public Hearing May 14, 2008
If you support walking and biking to work, please don't miss this chance to give your feedback! - Women's Bike Clinic at REI May 13, 2008
Dawn Lovejoy of Team Priority Health will present info for the woman cyclist - CYCM 08 - Speedpooling May 12, 2008
Speedpooling is the fast, easy fun way to find a carpool or vanpool partner. - Border to Border Trail Ride May 10, 2008
Newcomers and casual riders invited to join a very leisurely, family-friendly 22-mile ride along Washtenaw County's Border to Border trail. - RAT with Cheese May 09, 2008
A special Ride Around Town (RAT) event - CYCM 08 - AADL Panel Discussion May 08, 2008
Come hear interesting stories from local commuters who are getting more out of their commute! - CYCM 08 - Same Roads, Same Rules? Forum May 07, 2008
A public forum to discuss car/bike coexistence on the roads of Ann Arbor and more - CYCM 08 - Walk to Work Wednesdays May 07, 2008
Walk to work on Weds. in May!Additional Dates: May 14, 2008, May 21, 2008, May 28, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Main Street Walk May 07, 2008
Explore wonderful walkable Main Street with Grace Shackman - CYCM 08- Carpool/Vanpool Tuesdays May 06, 2008
Event Tuesday in May is Carpool/Vanpool Tuesday!Additional Dates: May 13, 2008, May 20, 2008, May 27, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - gopass drawing May 05, 2008
Check the getDowntown website every Monday to see if you've won a prize!Additional Dates: May 12, 2008, May 19, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Featured Commuter on getDowntown Blog May 05, 2008
Every Monday we will post articles from local commuters on the getDowntown blog.Additional Dates: May 12, 2008, May 19, 2008, May 26, 2008,
- Bike Ypsi Spring Ride and Festival May 04, 2008
Enjoy bike rides, food and fun at this Bike Ypsi Event - CYCM 08 - Ypsi Bike to Work Days May 02, 2008
May is ‘Curb Your Car Month’ and Ypsilanti residents are joining in by getting on their bikes.Additional Dates: May 09, 2008, May 23, 2008, May 16, 2008, May 30, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Bike to Work Fridays May 02, 2008
Every Friday in May is Bike to Work Friday!Additional Dates: May 09, 2008, May 16, 2008, May 23, 2008, May 30, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Park and Bike at REI May 02, 2008
Park at REI and bike to work on Bike to Work Fridays!Additional Dates: May 09, 2008, May 16, 2008, May 23, 2008, May 30, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Transit Thursdays May 01, 2008
Every Thursday in May is your chance to try transit!Additional Dates: May 08, 2008, May 15, 2008, May 22, 2008, May 29, 2008,
- CYCM 08 - Free Transit Day! May 01, 2008
Ride "The Ride" for free all Thursday! - CYCM 08 - Walker Tracker Contest Begins May 01, 2008
How many steps does your neighbor walk to work? Find out when you join up with Ann Arbor's Walker Tracker. - Commuter Choices Reception April 15, 2008
This reception will showcase some of the new commuting services, highlight what the DDA is doing to promote commuting choices and more. - Beginner Friendly Bike Rides April 13, 2008
Check out these beginner-friendly rides organized by the Ann Arbor Bicycling Touring SocietyAdditional Dates: May 04, 2008,
- Fairywalk 2008 – Volksmarch 5K/10K April 06, 2008
See the Urban Fairy Doors, Dragons, and Trolls of Ann Arbor on either the Fairydoor 5K or the Treetown 10K routes. - AATA Public Information Meetings on Proposed Service Changes March 25, 2008
Share your input on AATA's proposed service changes at a public meetingAdditional Dates: March 27, 2008, April 01, 2008, April 03, 2008, April 10, 2008, April 15, 2008, April 16, 2008,
- Public Transit Town Hall Meeting March 24, 2008
An information Town Hall meeting about mass transit and public transportation options in Washtenaw County - Gateway to the World: Mass Transit Summit March 03, 2008
Join Congresswoman Kilpatrick to hear from experts and discuss hot topics related to mass transit - Bike Maintenance Clinic February 27, 2008
At Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness. This is a great opportunity to come in and learn the basics of what you can do for your bike. - Sustainability in the Transportation System February 21, 2008
At this Crazy Wisdom Salon, speakers will discuss their perspective on sustainability in the transportation system. - Light Building 101 February 03, 2008
Everything you ever wanted to know about the commercial vs. homemade bike lights. - 'Worst Day of the Year' Ride January 27, 2008
The weather outside is frightful, but a bike ride is so delightful. - Walking in a Winter Wonderland January 22, 2008
Start the New Year right! Join us for a walk around downtown Ann Arbor. - Winter Commuting Social January 18, 2008
Swap stories and share tips with fellow winter cyclists, walkers, carpoolers, vanpoolers and busers. - Winter Bike Maintenance and Skills Class January 18, 2008
Learn how to keep you bike running its best during your winter commute. - Winter Bike Clothing Clinic January 17, 2008
Learn how to stay warm in the winter months from industry specialists at Trek Bicycles & Louis Garneau Clothing. - Park Tool School January 13, 2008
Two part bicycle repair clinic sponsored by Wheels in Motion & the Park Tool Company.Additional Dates: January 20, 2008,
- Curb Your Car Month Planning Meeting January 10, 2008
Help getDowntown Plan this year's Curb Your Car Month - WBWC Monthly Meeting January 03, 2008
Join the Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition for their monthly meeting.Additional Dates: February 07, 2008, March 06, 2008, April 03, 2008, June 05, 2008, August 07, 2008, October 02, 2008, December 04, 2008,
- Winter Bike Maintenance/Outfitting Class December 19, 2007
Join Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness (2107 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor) to learn how to gear up and clean up for your winter commute.Additional Dates: January 02, 2008, January 16, 2008, January 30, 2008,
- Ride around town (RAT) December 07, 2007
Ride Around Town with fellow cyclists. - getDowntown at the Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony November 16, 2007
getDowntown will be on hand at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with blinky lights and information on commuting - go!pass 101 November 06, 2007
Learn more about the go!pass, an unlimited use bus pass available to all business and organizations within the Downtown Development Authority Boundaries.Additional Dates: November 15, 2007,
- Ride around town October 12, 2007
The WBWC is providing a fall opportunity for civil action in the cause of promoting cooperation between bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists.Additional Dates: November 09, 2007,
- go!pass packet stuffing party October 10, 2007
Help getDowntown prepare packets for employers getting go!passes this year - Washtenaw County Transit Plan Meetings October 01, 2007
Please join the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) for a series of public meetings about their proposed Washtenaw County Transit PlanAdditional Dates: October 02, 2007, October 03, 2007, October 09, 2007, October 09, 2007, October 10, 2007, October 17, 2007, October 18, 2007, October 22, 2007, October 23, 2007, October 24, 2007,
- Ride the Link and win! September 06, 2007
Ride the Link, fill out an entry form, and win prizes! - Independence Ride August 16, 2007
Challenge yourself! Ride all, or a portion, of this trek across Michigan! - getDowntown Moves to New Location August 10, 2007
The getDowntown Porgram, along with the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, is moving to 115 W. Huron, 3rd floor on August 10 - EcoRide June 24, 2007
Help support the Ecology Center by participating in their annual fundraising event ~ the EcoRide - Ride the Potawatomi Trail with MMBA June 21, 2007
An organized mountain bike ride on the Potawatomi Trail. - Women's Mountain Bike Workshop June 02, 2007
A women's (& girls) only mountain bike clinic. - Posse to the Pub May 31, 2007
Come help us wind down with beer and a movie at the Arbor Brewing Company. - Free Ride Friday May 25, 2007
Ride any AATA bus for free Friday, May 25th! - Intermediate Urban Cycling Skills Clinic May 24, 2007
An intermediate class in technical skills for riding in urban areas. - Main Street Lunchtime Historical Walk May 23, 2007
Stretch your legs and enjoy a historical walking tour of the Main Street area. - Lunchtime Riverwalk May 22, 2007
Enjoy a beautiful walk along the Huron River during your lunch hour. - Urban Cycling Skills Workshop (Beginner) May 22, 2007
A beginner class in technical skills for riding in urban areas. - Border to Border Trail Ride May 20, 2007
Enjoy a leisurely group bike ride from A2 to YPsi on Washtenaw County's Border to Border trail. - Ride the Potawami Trail with MMBA May 19, 2007
An organized mountain bike ride on the Potawatomi Trail. - Kerrytown Historical Walk May 19, 2007
Learn more about the fascinating history of the Kerrytown Area on this guided walking tour. - Bike to Work Day Ride and Rally May 18, 2007
A celebration of bike commuting... the people who do & the beneifits it brings to our community. - Bike Maintenance Clinic May 16, 2007
Free bike maintenance clinic at Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness - Live Strong Day May 16, 2007
A community rally to raise awareness about cancer survivorship. - Introductory Bike Maintenance Class May 13, 2007
A free maintenance class offered by Wheels in Motion. - Mountain Bike Ride May 12, 2007
Get out those fat tires for a ride on some of Ann Arbor's best offroad trails. - Bike Maintenance 101 May 10, 2007
Learn simple maintenance and fix-it tips to keep your bike rolling! - Ypsilanti Historic Walking Tour May 09, 2007
Enjoy a historic walking tour of Ypsilanti Landmarks. - Washtenaw Wanderers Riverwalk May 06, 2007
Join the local Volksporting Group, the Washtenaw Wanderers, for their annual walk at Gallup Park. - Trek Around Ann Arbor May 05, 2007
Join us for an invigorating trek through some of Ann Arbor’s most beautiful places. Explore Ann Arbor like you haven't before. - Moonlight Delight May 04, 2007
- Implementing the A2 & Washtenaw County Non-Motorized Plans: The Real Work Begins May 03, 2007
Learn how to make sure we implement our local non-motorized plans. - Bike Maintenance Clinic May 02, 2007
Check out this free bike maintenance clinic at Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness. - Get Active Ypsi Month May 01, 2007
Check out one of the 40 events happening during Ypsilanti this Month. - Huron River Drive Closure April 21, 2007
Come check out Huron River Drive on foot or bike. - National Day of Climate Action April 14, 2007
A local event pushing for action on climate change. Come hear speakers and participate in other activities. - Hands-on Light Building Workshop January 28, 2007
Learn how to build a bike light sure to outshine Santa's sleigh! - Cool Cities with TRU and the Sierra Club January 27, 2007
Learn more about the impacts of and solutions to global warming pollution, including the role of public transit in the solution. - Germany to Nepal on Bike January 24, 2007
Florian Block discusses his 7000 mile biking adventure through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tibet & Nepal in 2006. - TRU Annual Meeting January 22, 2007
The main topic - building consensus around a regional transit plan - with a presentation of TRU's draft vision and regional leaders sharing their thoughts. We'll also discuss the top transit issues, elect board members and more. Bring friends! - Winter Bike Skills Workshop January 19, 2007
Learn tips and techniques for winter cycling. - Bike Maintenance Workshop January 12, 2007
Give your bike some love. - Winter Biking Talk January 06, 2007
Learn how to dress for cold weather riding, what precautions to take, what equipment your bicycle should have and what special maintenance procedures are needed. - Bike Maintenance Workshop December 08, 2006
Give your bike some love. - SEMCOG Public Meeting December 04, 2006
SEMCOG is holding public meetings on Ann Arbor to Detroit transit study - Talk Transit with TRU November 28, 2006
Learn about efforts to bring high quality rapid transit to SE Michigan. - New Mobility & Accessibility Presentation November 17, 2006
Hosted by SMART / CARSS, and co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Complex Systems - Border to Border Trail Ride October 21, 2006
Leisurely family-friendly ride along Washtenaw County's Border to Border trail. - Walkability: A Major Route to a Livable Community October 18, 2006
Learn how & why the Washtenaw County Public Health Department is working to improve walking conditions in Washtenaw County. - Planning Commission Public Hearing October 05, 2006
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall to accept comments on the City’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Voice your support for the plan and making infrastructure improvements for pedestrians and cyclists! - Bike Fest June 16, 2006
Bike Fest 2006 debuts this June as part of the 6th Annual Green Fair! Come on down to Main Street for an evening for an evening of bike mania! - Curb Your Car Month Grand Finale! May 30, 2006
Join us in bringing Curb Your Car Month to a close with a good movie (End of Suburbia), lively discussion, and great beer at Arbor Brewing Company. - Ridesharing 101 May 24, 2006
Learn how you can share your commute with someone and reduce the cost of your commute. - Cycling Skills Workshop (Intermediate Level) May 24, 2006
Bikers learn more advanced cycling techniques such as riding up and down a set of 3-4 stairs, riding down 8 or more stairs, low speed maneuvers (cone course), bicycle limbo, mounts and dismounts. - Cycling Skills Workshop (Beginner Level) May 23, 2006
Learn all the basic bike commuting skills, even long time riders may find they learn something new. - Traffic Engineering 101 May 22, 2006
Learn the basics of traffic engineering. - Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Bike Ride May 20, 2006
Join us for a fun, relaxing Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti bike ride & explore a portion of the Washtenaw County Border to Border trail. - Ann Arbor Mountain Bike Ride May 20, 2006
Explore Ann Arbor’s mountain biking trails on this fun group ride. - Bike to Work Day Ride and Rally May 19, 2006
A celebration of bike commuting. - Basic Bike Maintenance Class May 18, 2006
Two Wheel Tango is hosting this basic bike maintenance Class, Cost $10 - Sustainable Mobility and the Digitial Revolution May 18, 2006
This presentation by Robin Chase, founder of Zipcar, will explore and explain how we can use cheap and ubiquitous information to reduce congestion, to improve the quality of transit alternatives, to shift our relationship with transportation modes, to be a catalyst for new service options and to link driving more closely with its true costs. - Ride of Silence May 17, 2006
The Ride of Silence aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. - Dexter Ice Cream Ride May 15, 2006
Bike to Dexter for ice cream. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. - Get Active Ypsi Week May 15, 2006
During May 15-20, the Ypsilanti Health Coalition is hosting Get Active Ypsi Week! Get Active Ypsi Week is a weeklong series of FREE community physical activity events hosted by local community groups and businesses such as St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Bicycles in Town, City of Ypsilanti, Ypsi Area Jaycees, EMU University Health Center, and many more groups! In fact, there are 18 events planned for the week!! - Bike Maintenance Workshop May 13, 2006
Learn how to to basic bike maintenance. - Model Train Display May 13, 2006
Check out dozens of model high speed trains and "Futureville, Michigan" from 1pm until 11pm at the Arbor Brewing Company in downtown Ann Arbor. - Lunch time walks with Amy May 11, 2006
Amy Kuras from the City of Ann Arbor’s Department of Parks and Recreation will lead a brisk, lunch time walk. - Lunch time walks with Amy May 09, 2006
Enjoy a brisk, guided lunch time walk. - Walk to the Park May 08, 2006
Join in this celebration of walking. - Volkssport Walk May 07, 2006
New in Ann Arbor are the Washtenaw Wanderers, an American Volkssport Club. Join them for their 1st Ann Arbor walk. - Transportation Planning 101 May 04, 2006
Attend a special presentation on transportation planning for citizens hosted by the Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition. - AATA Open House May 04, 2006
Visit AATA headquarters for an in-depth look at our local transit system. - AATA Transit 101 May 03, 2006
Learn more about all the transit opportunities in Ann Arbor from AATA staff & drivers. - AATA - Ask a Driver May 03, 2006
Learn more about the AATA transit system and transportation services at the Blake Transit Center. - AATA Passenger Appreciation Prize Give-Away May 01, 2006
Win prizes by riding the bus! AATA will be awarding more than 35 valuable transit week prizes from May 1 – May 5, 2006. Grand Prize : A Breezer Commuter Bike from Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness. - December 31, 1969
