More funding to improve Detroit’s streetcar could open up if the Regional Transportation Authority takes over.
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Detroit receives $25M for safer bus service
The money will be used to improve safety at 56 high-crash intersections served by DDOT.
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Some Detroiters say I-375 design ignored them, call for a restart
A third of the way into the planning process, project details were formally presented to Detroit’s City Council for the first time. Some residents say the plan seems to be a ‘done deal’ but hasn’t factored in enough of the community.
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Detroit bus driver shortage still causing late pickups, no-show service
Union official says pay scale incentivizes people to go through DDOT training and then get a better job with SMART or the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority.
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With a new director coming soon, what’s the state of DDOT?
Detroit Department of Transportation leader Mikel Oglesby is leaving at the close of October, prompting some advocates and union officials to worry about DDOT’s future. Oglesby and city leaders say plans will stay on track.
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Advocates demand higher bus driver pay to stem ‘public transportation crisis’
More competitive pay for DDOT and SMART will offset recruitment challenges and ensure more routes are running and reliable.
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Detroit plans self-driving shuttle for seniors, residents with disabilities
A federal grant will help fund a program to test autonomous public transportation services in Detroit.
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New parking changes to reserve spots for Midtown residents
Detroit is creating new parking zones where residents can park in exclusive on-street spaces after 5 p.m.
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QLINE’s limitations reflect regional transit failures holding back Detroiters
Despite its limitations, the downtown streetcar is becoming more reliable. Some transit advocates are considering its role in plans for a regional network.
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Michigan moves to use cameras to issue speeding tickets in construction zones
The state House passed legislation to allow automated ticket systems in work areas. Last year, 16 died in work zone crashes.