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Con-way Freight Named 2009 National LTL Carrier of the Year by Echo Global Logistics, Inc.

Company Exceeds Critical Performance Metrics for Transit Time, Reliability, Trust and Overall Value

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – May 06, 2010

Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has been named 2009 National LTL Carrier of the Year by Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECHO), a leading provider of technology enabled transportation and supply chain management services. The company was honored during a ceremony held at Echo’s Chicago

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AATA to Detour Routes During UM Commencement

On Saturday, May 1, five AATA routes will be detoured in the Michigan Stadium area due to the University of Michigan (UM) commencement ceremony. Main St. is expected to be closed in that area from 12:00 a.m. until about 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Buses on routes 6, 7, 8, 15 and 16 will use detour routing from UM home football Saturdays (listed below). To see if a stop is affected, look for signage on the

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Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet Rolls into Rock Financial Showplace

Sunday February 21st – 11am – 4pm

The Midwest’s Largest Collection of Motorcycle Vendors Under One Roof

NOVI, MI –   The Midwest’s largest collection of motorcycle vendors under one roof will converge with thousands of "bikers" on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace to buy, sell and swap motorcycles, parts, accessories and experiences.

Spring is around the corner and bikers with “cabin fever” turning to “Spring fever” will arrive in droves clad from head-to-toe in

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Con-way Freight Named Carrier of the Year by PolyOne Corporation

Company Honored for Outstanding Exception-free, On-time and Fast Service

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – November 30, 2009

Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has been recognized by PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) as 2008 Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Carrier of the Year for exemplary service. PolyOne is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, service and solutions based in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Con-way Freight consistently provides an industry-leading level of

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AATA Thanksgiving Transit Schedule

AATA will not operate regular fixed-route bus service, A-Ride, or Senior shared-ride services on Thursday, November 26, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Most regular bus, A-Ride and senior services will resume on Friday, November 27 with the following exceptions:

There will be no service on Routes 1U, 2X or the Route 33 EMU Shuttle. Service will not operate on Routes 4C or 4D trips. Routes 4A

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AATA Board Approves Balanced Budget for 2010

ANN ARBOR, MI – In its ongoing effort to control and reduce expenses, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) Board of Directors has approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2010 which reflects implementation of $828,000 in cost reduction strategies.

Following the meeting, Board Chair David Nacht said, “I am very proud that the AATA staff has strongly supported the goals of the board, and especially our Planning and Development Committee under the leadership of

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