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New report shows I-94 widening not supported by data

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A new national report identifies state plans to widen I-94 through Detroit as one of 11 examples of wasteful highway spending based on its outdated assumptions. The study finds that the $2.7 billion project is based upon old forecasts of traffic trends that have proven badly in error and calls for the state to reconsider the widening and reprioritize scarce transportation dollars elsewhere.

Numerous local stakeholders have spoken out in opposition to the widening project and continue to urge MDOT to drastically scale back the project to acknowledge decreased driving and better support local community needs.

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Detroit People Mover Renovating Grand Circus Park Station!

Beginning August 16, the Detroit Transportation Corporation closed the Detroit People Mover’s Grand Circus Park station to begin the first phase of a major renovation which coincides with the restoration of the David Whitney Building. The station will remain closed through early January 2015. People Mover trains will bypass Grand Circus park station.  Patrons have the

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Michigan Senate Fails on Transportation Funding

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Yes the roads and buses are falling apart. Yes polls show strong voter support for more transportation funding. Yes thousands of concerned citizens made calls and send emails demanding action. (THANKS!!) But no, the legislature did NOT increase transportation for roads OR transit before leaving for their summer break and fall campaigning. So like the last 20+ years,

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Mich Senate Proposes Major New Road and Transit Funding!!

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Michigan last increased funding for public transit in 1987. Despite growing demand, bus agencies don’t have the funds they need to provide the service people demand. But that might finally change!!

The Senate Infrastructure modernization committee today passed bills to increase transportation funding, including up to $150 million for transit!

However the House voted to largely cut transit out of the funding.

Please call or email your legislators TODAY! Tell them you’re willing to pay a little more for improved transportation, IF it includes public transit like the Senate package does.

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