The Commuter Connection
The getDowntown Program's E-Newsletter
July 2008

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It's Art Fair season! Check out ways to make the summer more commuter friendly in this issue of the Commuter Connection.

Questions or Suggestions? Please email me at nancy@annarborchamber.org.

In This Issue

Commuting During Art Fair

Commuter Profile: Nicole Trinkle, a2Cheslea Express Bus Rider

Upcoming Events

New Commuting Choices

Commuting During Art Fair

Be prepared for Art Fair!

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs descend upon downtown Ann Arbor July 16-19, 2008.

Get information on lane closures, places to park and all of your Art Fair Commuting alternatives here: Commuting during Art Fair.

Commuter Profile: Nicole Trinkle, a2Chelsea Express Bus Rider

Every once and awhile, getDowntown does a Commuter Profile.

This month, our featured Commuter is Nicole Trinkle of the Whole Brain Group:

"It couldn't be simpler. I get on at the end of the block. It feels like it takes 5 minutes. And it's always on time."

Nicole Trinkle (pronounced Trink-lee) has nothing but good things to say about the new a2Chelsea Express. .

Read more about Nicole and what she has to say about the a2Chelsea Express by clicking here.

Upcoming Events

July 2, 16, 30: Bike Maintenance Clinics at Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness.

July 4: Ride your bike or walk with others in the Ann Arbor Fourth of July Parade.

July 8 and 22: Bike Maintenance Clinics at Two Wheel Tango, Jackson Rd.

July 11: Ride Around Town (RAT) Bike Ride.

July 12: Ride to the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market.

July 15: Women's Bike Clinic at Two Wheel Tango, Jackson Rd.

Check out all of these events and more on the getDowntown Calendar.

New Commuting Choices

Just in case you missed this in our last issue, here's some great new resources for you:

Bus

--Get help picking your route: If you've thought about taking the bus but are unsure of the best route to take, please don't hesitate to contact getDowntown. We are happy to provide you with personalized advice on which bus route that is best for you.

--a2Chelsea Express: There is now a very nice Commuter Bus that can pick you up on Chelsea and take you to work downtown. Click here for more details

--Night Ride: There is now a van service for downtown employees at work after 11:00pm. Night Ride arrives at Fourth and Liberty every 45 minutes from 11:15am-1:30am and drops you off at your house (if you live on the West Side of Ann Arbor) or at the Pioneer Park and Ride Lot. The service is free. Click here for more details.

Carpool and Vanpool

--Find a Carpool or Vanpool Partner: AATA now has a new online service to help you find a carpool and vanpool partner. Click here for details.

--Preferential parking for carpools or vanpools. To learn more about this option, please click here.

Need help with any of these options? Please contact getdowntown at getdowntown@annarborchamber.org

Thanks and Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this issue of the Commuter Connection!

Please feel free to contact me so I can serve you better.

Sincerely,

Nancy Shore
getDowntown Program
www.getdowntown.org
nancy@annarborchamber.org