Detroit News: Editorial: Voters should renew SMART millage
"SMART does its job well. It is efficient and cost effective. And it is most likely the system that will lead the way into the future."
Oakland Press: Millage renewals a bargain for Oakland
"Even in these rough economic times, we’re advocating for passage of millage proposals for Oakland Community College, Oakland County Parks and SMART, the suburban bus system. All three entities have provided invaluable service to Oakland County."
Crain’s Detroit Business editorial: SMART vote in primary is ‘yes’
"It’s tempting for voters to dismiss a tax request if they don’t use the service. But a quality bus system is a necessity for the region’s economy. . . . We hope voters say “yes.”
Detroit Free Press (editorial): Efficient SMART system needs millage renewal
"Southeast Michigan can claim one (transit) success: The suburban bus system — now called SMART — has, since 1967, run an efficient, if underfunded, regional transit system that now serves 40,000 riders a day. . . .On Aug. 3, voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties should vote to maintain SMART by approving a 0.59-mill property tax renewal."
Detroit Free Press: Improving metro Detroit’s bus system would be a win for all of us
Detroit Free Press (editorial): Turn SMART support into transit progress