We’ve seen enormous progress in the past few years towards our goal of high quality regional transit.  Public and leader opinions have shifted, so almost no one will claim that our region doesn’t need quality transit.  Several exciting rapid transit projects are in the works.  Even Congress is getting in the game – passing legislation […]

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today called on Congress to pass economic stimulus legislation that includes funding public transportation projects to create new jobs. APTA has identified 559 public transit “ready-to-go” projects, worth $8 billion, which they believe could create 280,000 jobs. Testifying before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, APTA Chair Dr.

Thanks, Metro Times!! Once again this year, Metro Times’ readers supported ‘Mass Transit’ as the “Best Idea to Improve Detroit in Future,” with editors noting that “After years as the top readers’ choice in this category, it’s hard to believe that Detroit is on the verge of real progress here.” The staff picks gave a

Thanks, Metro Times!! Once again this year, Metro Times’ readers supported ‘Mass Transit’ as the “Best Idea to Improve Detroit in Future,” with editors noting that “After years as the top readers’ choice in this category, it’s hard to believe that Detroit is on the verge of real progress here.” The staff picks gave a

City depopulation and its impacts, and the policies that could soften the negative effects of city decline, will be the focus of an academic symposium titled “Rescuing Low Performing Cities: Policies to Deal with Cities that Empty Out” hosted by the Michigan Higher Education Land Policy (MIHELP) Consortium on Monday, November 17, at Wayne State