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Road Diet Proposal Draws Crowd to Transportation Commission Meeting

Road Diet Proposal Draws Crowd to Transportation Commission Meeting

The proposal calls for altering Hagadorn Road between Grand River and Burcham Drive from four lanes to three.

Council Votes 4-1 for Moped Parking Regulation, While E-Scooters Still Irritate Pedestrians

Council Votes 4-1 for Moped Parking Regulation, While E-Scooters Still Irritate Pedestrians

Mopeds can’t park at bike racks anymore, as a new East Lansing law restricts their parking. And what about those e-scooters left blocking sidewalks?

Upgrades to Burcham Drive and Elsewhere Coming This Spring

Upgrades to Burcham Drive and Elsewhere Coming This Spring

The Transportation Commission provided more details on the upcoming construction to Burcham Drive. When will it start? What will it entail?

Controversial Intersection Redesign Debated at Joint EL-Meridian Meeting
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Controversial Intersection Redesign Debated at Joint EL-Meridian Meeting

The Transportation Commissions of East Lansing and Meridian Township met together to discuss the proposed reconstruction of the intersection of Lake Lansing Road and Towar Avenue. What might the new intersection look like? How much will it cost? What concerns were voiced?

Ask ELi: Cell Phone Mini-Towers, Dirty Drinking Water, and Bike Racks

Ask ELi: Cell Phone Mini-Towers, Dirty Drinking Water, and Bike Racks

What’s with those cell phone towers popping up in residential neighborhoods, dirty water coming from faucets in the Glencairn neighborhood, and a closed bike rack near the downtown Marriott? We answer all this plus one bonus-round question!

New Intersection Plan Is Causing Some to Scratch Their Heads

New Intersection Plan Is Causing Some to Scratch Their Heads

Ingham County Road Department is planning a new design for the intersection where Lake Lansing Road meets Towar Avenue, but local transportation advocates are voicing concerns. What do they have to say?

Yes, That River Trail Extension East of Hagadorn Is Still Coming
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Yes, That River Trail Extension East of Hagadorn Is Still Coming

Readers have been asking! So we asked Ingham County to give ELi an update, and now we bring you the news of what to expect when.

Greater Lansing Ride of Silence Back in 2021 to Honor Injured, Killed Cyclists

Greater Lansing Ride of Silence Back in 2021 to Honor Injured, Killed Cyclists

The event will take place on May 19 at 6:30 pm, heading from Wells Hall on campus to the Capitol in Lansing. The event is open to all riders.

A Disappeared Path, a Parking Lot Curiosity, and Abbot Road Closures?
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A Disappeared Path, a Parking Lot Curiosity, and Abbot Road Closures?

ELi answers readers’ questions about the ramped path that disappeared from Valley Court Park and the SUVs parked at MSU near Mt. Hope Rd. Plus, we explain what’s about to happen to Abbot Rd.

Close a Lane for Only Three Restaurants? Other Biz Owners Say “No, Thanks.”
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Close a Lane for Only Three Restaurants? Other Biz Owners Say “No, Thanks.”

An idea being floated would close a lane to benefit the three restaurants of the Center City District project. Why are long-time downtown restaurant owners against this latest placemaking idea?

Lots of Unanimous Decisions by Council in 90 Minutes
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Lots of Unanimous Decisions by Council in 90 Minutes

Utility bill distress, environmental pollutants, bike lanes, the Michigan Flyer, rent and mortgage support, new ownership for the Landshark, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. All this and more came up in a dense City Council meeting this week. Find out from ELi what happened.

ELPD Seeking Information To Identify SUV in Vehicle-Bicycle Hit-and-Run

ELPD Seeking Information To Identify SUV in Vehicle-Bicycle Hit-and-Run

ELPD is requesting that any witnesses of the accident, or anyone with information about the SUV or its driver, contact the police. The ELPD main desk phone number is 517-319-6897.

Mopeds May Be Charged for Parking Downtown
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Mopeds May Be Charged for Parking Downtown

The Parking Department is floating the idea of charging moped users to park downtown. What’s behind the idea? Alice Dreger reports.

Proceed with Caution as Young Pedestrians and Bicyclists Make Their Way to School
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Proceed with Caution as Young Pedestrians and Bicyclists Make Their Way to School

Aislinn Callahan-Brandt tells ELi the problem is twofold: drivers aren’t used to seeing kids, and kids aren’t used to walking or biking to school. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Big Governmental Decisions Coming in East Lansing
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Big Governmental Decisions Coming in East Lansing

Contract through 2024 for the City Manager? Pave over more of Sharp Park for bike parking? Reduce car lanes further on Abbot? ELi’s Alice Dreger tells you what’s up this week and how you can weigh in.

Harrison Road Project Reducing Four Car Lanes to Three, Adding Bike Lanes
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Harrison Road Project Reducing Four Car Lanes to Three, Adding Bike Lanes

The City can undertake the work in spite of the lockdown because it has designated it “essential.” What’s involved?

Trail Etiquette During a Pandemic: Some Reminders to Us All
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Trail Etiquette During a Pandemic: Some Reminders to Us All

Trail usage is way up as people get out for mental and physical health. So what should we be remembering as we (and our dogs) travel along?

Playgrounds Close, but Recreation Opportunities Await at Area Parks
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Playgrounds Close, but Recreation Opportunities Await at Area Parks

There are plenty of outdoor paths and exercise opportunities to explore in East Lansing, Meridian Township and throughout the tri-county area — while still practicing social distancing. ELi’s Chris Gray brings us this tour.

Growing Their Businesses in the Town Where They Grew Up

Growing Their Businesses in the Town Where They Grew Up

Small business owners Hunter Seyfarth and Ken Campbell didn’t know each other when they attended East Lansing Public Schools. Seyfarth was four years older than Campbell — an eternity for a student. The two also lived in different neighborhoods, making the chance of an occasional encounter even more remote. But now as adults, the two…