In case you haven’t heard the bad news: Daily commuter train service will NOT begin running between Detroit, Metro Airport, and Ann Arbor this fall as previously promised. There may be some special train trips for big events this fall, but regular daily service will be dependent on finding funding. This is a huge disappointment, as […]
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In August, many tri-county voters will have the opportunity to renew the SMART millage, ensuring another two years of SMART’s vital transit service. Learn about SMART’s service, the millage, and much more at the new Friends of SMART website. Stay tuned for lots more about this important vote and how you can help.
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According to the StLToday.com: "By a wide margin, (St. Louis) county voters approved a half-cent increase to the transit sales tax to restore lost bus and Call-A-Ride service and, eventually, expand the reach of mass transit farther into the St. Louis suburbs. . . . The sales tax is expected to generate about $75 million
St. Louis voters strongly support sales tax increase for transit! Read More »
According to DC.Streetsblog: A majority of rural and urban voters alike believe their home towns would gain from a local transit expansion, according to a new poll released by Transportation for America (T4A) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). When asked if increased transit investment would help their community, 69 percent of poll respondents
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According to Crain’s Detroit Business, current RTCC CEO John Hertel will be taking over as General Manager of SMART: "Hertel, 63, was appointed general manager of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation bus system Thursday and is poised to begin contract negotiations next week. In that role, Hertel expects to continue to advocate for
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