Mobile GR
Grand Rapids partners with Lime to provide free scooter rides for those in need
by (krj919)
Submitted 07-30-2024 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids and Lime, the e-scooter and e-bike company, are teaming up to improve access to affordable micro-mobility options by giving free rides to eligible residents. The Lime Access pilot program, announced by the city in July, will...
City Connection: Jennifer Kasper, interim director of Mobile GR, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-25-2024 under NONPROFITS
Jennifer Kasper, interim director of Mobile GR, will be in the GRTV studio for the April 2024 edition of City Connection on Monday, April 1. Second Ward Commissioner Lisa Knight will be standing in for Mayor Bliss this episode....
Community Updates: Friday, May 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-12-2023 under NEWS
New Traveling Exhibit Exploring the History, Impact of Jim Crow Coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum Next Month On Monday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) sent out a press release to announce that a new traveling exhibit will be coming to...
Community updates: Friday, June 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-04-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids expands micromobility pilot with electric assist bikes The City of Grand Rapids is expanding mobility options for area residents and visitors with the addition of electric assist bicycles throughout the city, it announced...
Community updates: Thursday, Oct. 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-01-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports continued rise in county’s COVID-19 growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases is continuing its fall season rise, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on Wednesday. In the KCHD...
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-06-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports continued flattening of Kent County’s COVID-19 case growth Kent County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has remained flat over the last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) reported on...
Public invited to open house highlighting public transit service improvements along Michigan Street corridor
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 07-25-2018 under NEWS
The public is invited to join community, business and civic leaders at an open house Monday, July 30, to learn details about the Aug. 27 launch of plans to significantly improve the Interurban Transit Partnership (“The Rapid”) Route 19...
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition ditches cars to walk, ride or roll during sixth annual Active Commute Week
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 06-06-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to not start your engines. The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition’s (GGRBC) Active Commute Week takes place Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16. Whether it’s cruising on a bicycle or hopping on...