Detroit will assess how the electric buses perform, charging conditions and other “real-world factors” before making a larger scale investment in electric coaches.
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MDOT, Detroit get $25M toward revamped Michigan Avenue corridor in Corktown
The project calls for dedicated bike, transit and autonomous vehicle lanes and restoring and reusing Corktown’s historic red brick pavers.
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DDOT is upgrading its aging bus fleet, recruiting drivers
Detroit’s 28 new coaches come with improved amenities for riders, including better bicycle racks and USB chargers under each seat.
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Bus union leader seeks to change historic failures of Detroit’s bus system
Schetrone Collier took over July 1 as president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26, which represents between 350 and 400 DDOT drivers.
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Free shuttle bus service rolling on Belle Isle
The state DNR’s complimentary service runs from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday to shuttle visitors to key island destinations as a means of reducing traffic.
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High gas costs exacerbate transit challenges in Detroit
Gas is around $5 per gallon but in Detroit bus service isn’t being considered as a reliable alternative to driving, transit advocates say.
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DDOT drivers who show up for work to get quarterly bonuses
The bonus program is expected to cost the city up to $2 million and it would be funded through existing revenues.
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Construction begins on $8.2M East Warren streetscape
The design balances the need for parking with the desire for a public space where people can host events.
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Ban cars on Belle Isle? DNR says it’s not going to happen.
A fatal crash on Belle Isle beach sparks calls for removing cars from the state-run island park.
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MDOT inspects Detroit pedestrian bridges after man falls through crossing
All 69 pedestrian bridges in the city are being inspected after a man’s injury in May sparked larger concerns about pedestrian safety.