From our friends at Disability Advocates of Kent County: I would like to request a pause in our efforts to get things rolling for 2010 and reflect on what we accomplished as a community during the "zeroes." I believe that it’s time to look back and see how far we’ve come. It is sometimes hard […]
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On Monday, January 11, the Farmington Hills City Council could decide the fate of SMART bus service for everyone in that community (and area)!! If they choose not to put the millage renewal on the ballot, local residents won’t even get to VOTE – and SMART bus service will DISAPPEAR in 2011. In 2006, renewal
Farmington Hills could decide fate of SMART bus service TONIGHT! Read More »
The latest data on stimulus spending show that funds spent on public transportation were a more effective job creator than stimulus funds spent on highways. In the 10 months since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed, investing in public transportation produced twice as many jobs per dollar as investing in roads: Every
Transit creates twice as many jobs as highways! Read More »
DDOT has added Spanish language assistance to its telephone service. By calling DDOT’s main number (313-933-1300) and pressing 5, a Spanish-speaking operator will be available.
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On February 8, an exciting new documentary will debut focused on Detroit transportation, titled "Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City," as part of the PBS special series on infrastructure, Blueprint America. TRU staff, volunteers, and partners were pleased to assist in the creation of this film. It examines how Detroit, a grim symbol of America’s
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