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City and Lime launch innovative ‘micromobility’ initiative
Lime and the City of Grand Rapids recently announced a new initiative aimed at expanding the affordability of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to residents who qualify for state, city and federal subsidies. The City of Grand Rapids is taking a pioneering step by embarking on a pilot program to directly subsidize trips taken via the Lime Access program. Lime, a leading provider of shared electric vehicles around the world, already offered Grand Rapids residents 50 percent off trip discounts based on need and on geographical area throughout its time in the city. With this new pilot program, Lime Access will provide five free 30-minute rides a day to all eligible residents, and Lime is working with researchers from McGill University to determine what lessons can be applied to equity in micromobility moving forward.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief
Mark Sanchez: A little opposition has surfaced as my co-worker Andy Balaskovitz, he's a managing editor here at Crain’s Grand Rapids, wrote this. Last week there is a little bit of opposition to this proposal on the ballot in less than two weeks. If you've been driving along I-196 near Grandville, you've seen the billboard overlooking the freeway or perhaps you've gotten some of the text messages from this organization TGIF Victory Fund. This is founded and is financially backed by a developer Dan Hibma. You may have heard that name. He was the guy behind a number of years back trying to dredge the Grand River. And he has also been a financial supporter over in Ottawa County of the Ottawa Impact PAC. And he's been contributing about $100,000 dollars to this TGIF Victory Fund that has been a growing some opposition out there into the town about this proposal on the August 6th ballot that would allow Kent County to increase the motel/hotel tax assessment on rooms. When folks come from out of town, the backers of this proposal, say 90% of the revenue it would generate would come from out-of-town visitors. And proposal is to increase the tax from 5% to 8% on hotel and motel stays. And this money would go to, we've discussed these projects for quite some time here on this program, the new soccer stadium that's proposed right along the freeway just on the west side of downtown, and the Acrisure Amphitheater that's under construction just on the south end of downtown. So, it's a proposal coming to the ballot. There are a lot of business interests, including the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, that are advocating on behalf that favor this proposal to fund these projects. But now here in the last recent week, we've seen some opposition come up and surface to oppose this proposal.
Celebrate 20 Years of the Gentex Street Performer Series in Downtown Holland Tomorrow!
To celebrate 20 years of the Gentex Street Performer Series on Thursday, July 25, participating Downtown Holland businesses will be offering select 20% off discounts all day long. From 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, event attendees can try their hand at playing Plinko or spin the Prize Wheel to win free giveaways from Downtown Holland while supplies last. Attendees can also enter to win one of twenty $20 gift cards to some of Downtown Holland’s most popular shops and restaurants and pose for photographs in front of the custom balloon wall. Downtown Holland will also be releasing a featured video, produced by the City of Holland, on Facebook that morning to mark the special occasion.
Whitmer signs bill modifying medically frail parole options into law
(The Center Square) – Severely health-compromised prisoners in Michigan will have more care placement options under a new law signed by the governor Tuesday. “This aligns with Gov. Whitmer’s prioritization of criminal justice reform by promoting humane treatment for corrected individuals, which can lead to better outcomes for both prisoners and the broader Michigan community,” the governor’s office said in a statement. The new law addresses implementation issues of the...
Up North businesses help fill Michigan’s EV charging station gap
Businesses in Michigan tourist centers are slowly adding public EV chargers. Charger use seems to be increasing, owners who have chargers say, particularly at lodging establishments. The attention to EV charging comes as the state lags in building out infrastructure for the vehicles. Beer is an obvious draw at Stormcloud...
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