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RTA accepting applications for Citizens’ Advisory Committee

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The RTA is accepting applications for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee now through Nov 17.

“The purpose of the CAC is to advise the RTA on transit issues, make suggestions for improvements in transit service, and advocate for greater funding for public transportation.”

To ensure diversity and meet statutory requirements, the CAC is especially seeking residents of Macomb County, users of public transportation, senior citizens and people with disabilities, and individuals representing business, labor, community, and faith-based organizations.

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RTA accepting applications for Citizens' Advisory Committee

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The RTA is accepting applications for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee now through Nov 17.
“The purpose of the CAC is to advise the RTA on transit issues, make suggestions for improvements in transit service, and advocate for greater funding for public transportation.”
To ensure diversity and meet statutory requirements, the CAC is especially seeking residents of Macomb County, users of public transportation, senior citizens and people with disabilities, and individuals representing business, labor, community, and faith-based organizations.

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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identifies state plans to widen I-94 through Detroit as one of 11 examples of wasteful highway spending based on its outdated assumptions.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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M-1 Rail Streetcar Under Construction

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Construction is currently underway for Michigan’s first streetcar in sixty years!

The M-1 Rail streetcar project, once completed in 2016, will provide modern electric streetcar service every 8-12 minutes between downtown Detroit and the New Center area.

While construction creates a bit of a headache, the M-1 Rail team is doing everything they can do speed construction and minimize disruptions.

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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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