A review of video evidence revealed that Detroit Department of Transportation employees who were romantically involved abandoned a running bus.
Transportation
Posted inTransportation
Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada
Expected to open in 2026, Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge will add the state’s only pedestrian and bike path to Canada.
Posted inMichigan Government, Transportation
Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists? Depends who you ask.
Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.
Posted inArts & Culture, Transportation
Detroit’s version of ‘Subway Takes’ explores what’s moving people
Increased attention on the People Mover comes as public officials recognize that reversing Michigan’s population slide requires attracting young people with cool places and reliable public transportation.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Transportation
GUIDE: Resources to help Detroit residents travel to medical care
In Detroit, lack of transportation leaves patients vulnerable, but new initiatives aim to bridge the gap.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Transportation
Broken cars and fragmented public transit detour Detroit patients’ care plans
Without access to a car, transportation alternatives can be unaffordable or inconvenient.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Transit advocate donates winter essentials. He could use your help
Michael Cunningham is on the streets, regularly giving away donated hand warmers and essential winter gear to Detroiters waiting for buses across the city.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Transportation
When getting to the doctor is half the battle in Detroit
Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Transportation
‘We see a lot of helplessness’: At a Detroit clinic, transportation barriers put chronic disease, injured patients at risk
Transportation barriers prevent many Detroiters from accessing vital care at John Mailey’s clinic, which offers weight and blood pressure management.
Posted inEducation, Transportation
Few students ride yellow buses in pilot at 2 Detroit high schools
The district is exploring ways to continue to boost ridership. The project began to improve attendance.