Mobile GR Commission Meeting - July 8, 2026

The City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR Commission held a meeting on July 8, 2026, focusing primarily on transit investment and traffic safety issues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the prioritization of funding for traffic signals along the Kalamazoo corridor, specifically debating whether to allocate $600,000 for a traffic signal at Adams and Kalamazoo or at Griggs and Kalamazoo. The commission reviewed traffic safety data, community input, and engineering recommendations, ultimately amending a motion to recommend to the city commission that funding be allocated for traffic signals at both intersections, pending budget availability. Additionally, the commission received updates on transit services including the downtown Dash shuttle pilot program, ridership data, and upcoming community engagement plans for transit access funding. They also introduced new staff and interns supporting mobility and transportation planning efforts. No final budget decisions were made at this meeting, but the commission agreed to forward their recommendations to the city commission for further action.