Traffic fatalities rose 15 percent in Michigan since before the pandemic, mirroring a national increase that transportation officials blame on alcohol, speeding and distracted driving.
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Opinion: MDOT’s I-375 project is shaping up to be a missed opportunity
To be more effective and impactful, the project must be a renewed focus on adding regional, rapid transit options in downtown Detroit, argues Jones.
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MDOT’s I-375 project faces design and diversity challenges
A contingent of residents expressed concerns and confusion over the proposed boulevard design at an I-375 Reconnecting Communities Local Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday.
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DDOT wants residents to help overhaul bus service through ‘reimagined’ plan
City officials want residents to weigh in on “DDOT Reimagined,” a long-term plan to improve bus service.
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See where Detroit bus service is expanding
DDOT is adding additional morning and evening runs to multiple routes across Detroit beginning April 24.
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Q&A: Transportation director’s vision for Detroit’s mobility future
Increasing bus ridership, routes and driver pay are on the agenda of Detroit Department of Transportation Director Mikel Oglesby.
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Water taxis to make a comeback on Detroit River?
Federal funding for ferries “is at historic levels” according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Meet Detroit’s other ‘people mover,’ Michael Cunningham II
Cunningham has spent a decade advocating for transit justice in Detroit, but that isn’t his biggest fight. He’s also encountered homelessness, incarceration and mental health challenges.
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Detroit considers raising bus driver pay to address service interruptions
City officials and the city’s bus union are negotiating a wage increase for drivers to address staff shortages and service delays.
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DDOT switches mobile ticketing app, cash payments remain an option
Detroiters must download Token Transport to purchase bus tickets through a credit or debit account starting March 1. The shift comes amid new legislation proposed to ban cashless establishments in Detroit, citing the volume of unbanked residents.