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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Bay Area Transportation Authority launched it's new service model for Grand Traverse County today.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Bay Area Transportation Authority has been ordered by the Federal Transit Authority to stop it's so-called Flex Routes in Suttons Bay.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is now using a surveillance system that allows them to watch and listen to what is happening out on the road. And it is a practice that is becoming more and more common in northern Michigan.

Thursday, June 28, 2012 

Monday, June 18, 2012  The Bay Area Transportation Authority has launched a new fixed route from Traverse City to Williamsburg.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Multi-vehicle crash on Division street between 13th and 14th streets in Traverse City.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  The service will end Monday and will save the organization about $200,000 a year.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Some of the recommendations BATA is pursuing include adding a new Traverse City route to serve the Cass/LaFranier corridor, working with Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College to develop circulator and shuttle services and developing “flex” routes that can accommodate seasonal demand.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  The Bay Area Transportation Authority is hoping voters will support public transportation this November. .

Monday, August 29, 2011  Districts all around Northern Michigan are spending millions of dollars just to get your kids to school. Providing busing costs a ton of money, so districts are finding new ways to limit the impact when it comes to their bottom lines.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  School leaders in Suttons Bay are still waiting to hear if Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA)  can continue to provide transportation to students.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Northern Michigan is in the national spotlight after a famous chef describes his favorite places to visit for Bon Appetit magazine.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Stacy Jago, a certified personal trainer shows us how to take on simple, yet effective work out routine that you can do right in the comfort of your own home.  It's called Tabata Training.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Students, seniors and the disabled now have a cheaper way to get around the Traverse City area.

Monday, February 14, 2011  We use cell phones everyday and often while we are driving. So should everyone be allowed to make calls while behind the wheel, especially if they are paid to drive others around?