Current Projects

Out little collective is working hard to make an impact in our community and are always looking for people to help co-create this space. This page provides a revolving list of projects, programs, and opportunities that we're currently engaged in. Explore this page regularly for ways to get connected, both now and in the future.

Transform Lovell Street With a Two-Way Protected Cycle Track

The ability to safely move around the city is a basic right that all people deserve. Advocate with us for better bicycle infrastructure on this critical east-west route.

Help Local Businesses Show Their Support for Active and Engaged Communities

Volunteer to help businesses be visible in their solidarity with the recent changes in our community.

Transit Art Project

Apply for a grant to champion diverse artistic voices and help bring public art to buses and transit stops. We're currently looking for a dedicated volunteer to spearhead a grant application for vibrant art installations at buses and transit stops. If interested, contact us HERE!

Kalamazoo Documenters

Your stories matter: share your walking, biking, and transit experiences in the community to highlight the accessibility of active transportation in our community.

Keep Edison Weird at the Washington Avenue Arts+Culture Crawl

Connect with the community through this quarterly event full of placemaking activities, traffic calming projects, and crosswalk beautifications.

Host a Group Ride

We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lead and organize community slow roll rides. If you have a passion for bringing people together around active transportation, join us in promoting a healthier and more connected community!

Join the Strong Towns Local Conversation

Strong Towns Advocates of Kalamazoo is a Local Conversation that connects nearby, like-minded advocates to put Strong Towns ideas into action where we live.

Keep the Conversation Going Online

Join the ModeShift Kalamazoo General Discussion Group on Facebook to stay in touch with everything happening in the Kalamazoo-Portage area.

Create 'How To Ride the Bus' Videos

Help new riders increase their comfort and confidence with one or a series of short videos showing how to ride the bus. We're currently looking for content creators to help make this video a reality. If interested, contact us HERE!

Temporarily Repurpose a Street Parking Space for Park(ing) Day

For one day, convert a parking space into a tiny park or place for art, plays, music, and activism.

We're currently looking for a project champion to organize this year's event on Friday, September 20, 2024. If interested, contact us HERE!