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May 4, 2021
Since 2017, Bird electronic scooters have made transportation easy. Just download the app, scan the QR code on the scooter, and you’re ready to hit the road.
The City of Big Rapids is hoping to see a big change of transportation in their community thanks to these scooters.
“It’s a great way just to get around town,” said Big Rapids City Commissioner Jonathan Eppley.
Bird scooters approached the Big Rapids City Commissioners about bringing their company to the city.
“They gave a presentation about what it is they’re all about, like helping people reach that last mile of transportation or helping to reduce congestion and carbon emissions through riding these scooters as opposed to driving a car through town,” said Eppley. “I think it’s a great way to help supplement our Dial-A-Ride transit system to help get people where they need to go.”
MDOT
January 25, 2021 The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is awarding a state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category F grant of $171,212 to the City of Big Rapids. From day one, I ve been clear that we need to invest more in our state s roads, said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Today, I m proud to announce a transportation economic development grant that will help the City of Big Rapids rebuild an important corridor in the community. Road projects like this connect workers to jobs and provide important links for our communities. We must do more to fix our roads and I stand ready to work with anyone willing to get the job done.