Construction Updates

W. Superior is closed to through traffic until mid-October due to underground utility work, street lighting, new sidewalk, and road re-construction.

Ely Street at Grafton is open to through traffic, but Grafton from Ely south to Hawley Lane is still closed due to the replacement of the sanitary sewer main. Grafton is expected to be opened around the second week of June.

Argyle and Orchard Street (from Charles to Argyle) will be closed beginning June 1st due to road construction. The sanitary sewer will be replaced on Argyle and storm sewer interceptor drains will be installed. Both streets will get a new road base and asphalt surface with spot curb repair.  New sidewalks will be constructed on Argyle and Orchard. The project should be completed around mid-July.

Slater Street will be under construction from about mid-July through September. The road will have the sanitary sewer and storm sewer replacement, as well as storm sewer interceptor lines installed. Slater will have new curb and gutter and an asphalt surface. 

Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program

This year's area of construction for is bounded on the west by Wright Avenue, north of Downie St., and bounded on the east by Woodworth and as far north as East End Street. The pink arrows point toward the sidewalks that either will need to be replaced or removed. The City shares with the home owners the cost for construction 50-50. For more information or to potentially add your sidewalks to the repair list, call either Dave Ringle or Kristine Saia at (989) 463-8346.

The Alma Transit Center is introducing a new Priority Service schedule, running daily from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.  

Here's why prioritizing works:

Public transit must serve ALL the public better on more efficient, time-grouped routes. Since all of you are equally important to us, priorities will be set as follows:

• Your planning ahead will help everyone. Rides may be booked up to 60 days ahead.
• It is wasteful to use large   buses like they are taxis for 1 or 2 riders at a time.
• New time-set bus routes on the full and half-hours will carry more passengers per route.
• Since buses are on timed routes, we can't wait for you at your stop. We can, however, book you for the next available time, on an upcoming route.
• You will be given a 20 minute pick-up window, so we may arrive as much as 10 minutes before, to 10 minutes after your scheduled time. On arrival, to be fair to others, we can wait up to 3 minutes.
• All this is necessary due to the many variables of no-show customers, weather, construction, traffic & train delays, etc.

 Now, here's how prioritizing works:

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the DART staff at 463-6016.

Minimum Charges for Multiple Users. When any premises containing three or more dwelling units defined as a self contained unit with kitchen and bath facilities served by a single meter, the monthly minimum charge shall be equal to the minimum charge for the single dwelling unit as determined by the meter size serving such unit, plus $13.59 for each additional unit.

Alma Farm Market

Offering fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and more! Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the summer & fall 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Scotland Yard at the corner of Pine & Downie.