Recap of Congressman Bill Huizenga’s 11/22 Town Hall Meeting in Muskegon Heights
Click through and see what Congressman Huizenga said about the Affordable Care Act, immigration reform, the Federal Reserve, tax reform, Common Core and more.
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Muskegon Area Transit System
Six Local Youth Artists Featured on New Muskegon Area Transit System Bus
The Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) selected Wesley School, Three Oaks School and Muskegon High School for the contest because they are within the bus system’s service area and students of these schools use the MATS system.
Read MoreNew MATS Bus Stops Create Challenges For Those With Decreased Mobility
The new MATS bus stops are currently posted every 2 to 4 blocks. In numerous high-traffic places there are no sidewalks including East Sherman Avenue, Hoyt Street and Apple Avenue. A resident who spoke at Thursday’s transportation committee meeting cited a lack of snow-shoveling ordinances in the Cities of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights as a barrier to bus access for the blind, those in wheelchairs and other mobility challenges. A lack of sidewalks in townships and villages is also barrier to accessing buses.
Read MoreCounty Board Gives Go-Ahead to Build New Bus Terminal Downtown
The county had previously looked at other places, including the downtown Fifth Third Bank site. The consulting firm hired by the county recommended earlier this year that the county build at the existing terminal location. The county will be looking to purchase land on the northeast and southwest corners of the terminal.
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