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2013 was an important building year for Detroit transit:  The Regional Transit Authority was formed and selected a Citizens’ Advisory Committee.  The RTA’s Providers Advisory Committee held regular discussions about improving coordination, including a single fare card good on all public transit in the region.  M-1 Rail has started preliminary construction work […]

This has been a big year for Detroit area transit, with the RTA getting started, progress on M-1 Rail, big changes in Ann Arbor, new private transit efforts, and more. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses making those changes happen. Nominations are open until February 28th for the Regional Transit

A report by the PIRGIM Education Fund shows reduced rates of car commuting in Michigan’s urbanized areas, including Grand Rapids, Detroit and Flint, and greater use of public transit and biking, especially in Grand Rapids which is 6th out of the Nation’s 100 largest urban area, public transit users. The report, Transportation in Transition: A

What is Bus-Rapid Transit?  Is it just fancy express  buses with nicer bus stops?  Or is it a truly world-class form of rapid transit?  The answer depends on how it is designed, built, and  operated. SEMCOG and the RTA will be deciding in the coming months what type of rapid transit is right for Woodward.  Join our

SEMCOG invites you to learn more about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and why it is moving forward as the preferred mode for further analysis. Come out to an upcoming public meeting and give your input about the latest project developments. New information that will be presented includes: Proposed Alignments: What roadways will the BRT travel on Travel Times: How long will it take to travel