Category: Newsletter

  • September Newsletter

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    Matthew Ostroskie
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    We are looking for YOU to join WaMI as a board member or volunteer! We are looking for motivated individuals who want to change their community for the better, empowering themselves in the process. We currently have both various board member roles and volunteer roles available with WaMI. We will be working on our direct-action…

  • Introducing the WaMI Wiki

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    Kiera Saltz
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    At WaMI, we want to try to capture and preserve knowledge and data that we gather as we pursue our goals. We also want to avoid our knowledge becoming lost through changes in our website, organization, or documentation formats. Hence, with the help of Miraheze, we have started our own wiki at wiki.gowashtenaw.org. This wiki…

  • The March Watchlist

    The March Watchlist

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    Kiera Saltz
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    Upcoming WaMI Events Social Hour at Café Liv Saturday March 16 from noon to 2pmCafé Liv This month we’re meeting in Café Liv, a cute little coffee shop in Downtown Ypsilanti. Come meet local transit advocates, discuss local and county issues, and hopefully make some friends! It is a block away from Ypsilanti Transit Center…

  • A review of the MDOT Open House

    A review of the MDOT Open House

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    Kiera Saltz
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    Alright folks. I went to the MDOT open house for the US-23 and M-17 improvement projects. What did I learn? US-23 Improvement Project Study MDOT wants to “improve” the US-23 corridor that divides Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. A quick lesson on induced demand When you build a road, people build homes and businesses around it.…

  • Presenting: The Watchlist

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    Kiera Saltz
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    Hey there, It’s Kiera again. Welcome to the first edition of The Watchlist. This is the first of a series of emails we intend to send out whenever it makes sense to update you on what’s happening around Washtenaw County. If you didn’t know, we actually keep a running list of local stakeholder organizations and…

  • Come to our upcoming events!

    Come to our upcoming events!

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    Kiera Saltz
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    Hey! It’s been a minute. However we finally have some upcoming events you may be interested in! WaMI Social Hour Sunday, February 11 from Noon to 2pm @ Kerrytown Market We are putting on our first event! Come to WaMI social hour and meet fellow urbanists from around Washtenaw county. This social hour will be…

  • Sign the open letter from League of Michigan Bicyclists asking MDOT to step up their game!

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    Kiera Saltz
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    MDOT has fallen short of its own goals for safety in every year since 2012, and of full compliance with laws and policies that LMB advocated for, especially Complete Streets. Since 2009, more than 16% of deaths on Michigan roads have been people walking or biking. We need to hold MDOT accountable for safety, to…

  • Get an e-bike 40% off!

    Get an e-bike 40% off!

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    Kiera Saltz
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    Have you been eyeballing e-bikes? We are not connected in any way to REI. I just wanted to let you know that they are currently selling their e1.1 e-bike for 40% off until the 20th. That means its $900! (which is a steal in the world of e-bikes) I am speaking from personal experience when…

  • Help wanted!

    Help wanted!

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    Kiera Saltz
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    We still exist! Hey all! My name is Kiera. If you don’t remember me or this email list, that’s OK! I am the founder of Washtenaw Mobility Initiative (or WaMI). If you’re getting this email, you’ve probably heard from me in-person or via email at some point in the last year about this. For personal…