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Ride The Rapid in November to sip local and enjoy arts and culture
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The days are growing shorter and the weather colder. But staying inside doesn't have to mean missing out on fun events and destinations throughout the city. Music, shopping, theater, cocktails -- November has it all. As you gear up for the...
Transit-friendly October events you'll love
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-30-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Ah...autumn! Bring on the crisp weather, sweaters and falling leaves. Get the most out of the month of October by packing your event calendar with fun things to do. Whether it’s taking in the art and culture of the city or doing something...
'Park Once' and get around downtown Grand Rapids
by (GRTV)
Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Grand Rapids Economic Development Services Managing Director Kara Wood discusses the changes that have been made to our city’s parking and public transportation systems, in effect...
Ride The Rapid to ArtPrize Eight
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS
The transformation of downtown Grand Rapids into a giant art gallery is well underway. ArtPrize is almost here with opening day starting this Wednesday, September 21 running through October 9. And in ArtPrize’s eighth year as an event, there...
The Rapid's education campaign "There's More to the Ride" earns national honor
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-19-2016 under NEWS
This past April, The Rapid launched a new campaign that informs the Greater Grand Rapids region about the merits of public transportation through simple, powerful, consistent, and, most importantly, positive messages about the experience. We're...
The Rapid's new ad series tells riders' stories, benefits to community
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 04-12-2016 under NEWS
Paul Mackie, one of the nation’s foremost mass transit bloggers and the communications director of the Virginia-based nonprofit research organization Mobility Lab, recently posed this challenge to America’s public transportation industry...
Ride the Rapid for family-friendly Easter events throughout Grand Rapids
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS
The tradition of painting hard-boiled eggs during springtime pre-dates Christianity. And nothing says Easter quite like a good old-fashioned egg hunt! This weekend let The Rapid get you to a number of family-friendly Easter events throughout the...
Let The Rapid be your designated driver for St. Patrick's Day
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 03-17-2016 under NONPROFITS
Greater Grand Rapids unfortunately does not have Ireland’s celebrated Blarney Stone which, according to legend, endows kissers of the slab with the gift of the gab. We are blessed, however, with the opportunity to experience several exciting...
The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s been just over a year since The Rapid launched the Silver Line, Michigan’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The Silver Line connects area suburbs to Grand Rapids to help commuters get downtown quickly. “The whole idea of...
Active Commute Week Challenge
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 05-08-2015 under
Active Commute Week Challenge: Individuals and employers may track active trips using The Rapid’s West Michigan Rideshare program. Participants and teams to earn points for using active transportation, including bicycling, walking, riding The...