Events

It's time to take another look at public transit! The 'Get to Know Transit' lunch is a great opportunity to reevaluate if public transit is an option for you. Have lunch on us and be open to learning something you didn't already know about local public transportation. 

RSVP here.

Meet potential carpool partners in person and enjoy appetizers before your evening commute! 

This event is for people who commute to Ann Arbor for work from all over southeast Michigan. Enjoy appetizers, resources for longer commutes, and chances to meet other commuters. 

Free parking available. RSVP here. 

Please join community organizations and businesses across the community in celebrating Bike to Wherever Day! A network of pop-up commuter stations will have free items, snacks, and more from 7-10 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

To learn more, visit A2gov.org/BTWD2026.

Join the Virtual Office Hours to hear about prizes, events, and resources for the 2026 Commuter Challenge. The getDowntown team will demonstrate how to view the leaderboard and answer other Frequently Asked Questions. This session is ideal for first time participants and people leading teams at their workplace. 

Sign up here for the link to join the Zoom meeting.

The Commuter Challenge encourages community members to choose sustainable transportation (such as walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, and using public transit) for travel to and from work. Workplaces with the most co-workers using alternative transportation at least once during the challenge will win a catered lunch or pre-shift meal for their workplace and other prizes.