Grand Rapids, Michigan might not be known for its transit today, but it once was.

Here’s one resident’s look at the history of streetcars in Grand Rapids. And his encouragement for residents to vote to support better transit there.

Luckily, this week’s vote to fund transit passed by 136 votes.

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Matt Johnson has lived in the Washington area since 2007. He has a Master’s in Planning from the University of Maryland and a BS in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He lives in Dupont Circle. He’s a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and is an employee of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. His views are his own and do not represent those of his employer.