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.
M-1 Rail Streetcar Under Construction Read More »
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
Detroit People Mover Renovating Grand Circus Park Station! Read More »
Voters provided a huge win for the SMART millage! The SMART millage increase passed with very strong support:
– Oakland – 73.6% support
– Wayne – 63.1% support
– Macomb – 59.6% support
Thank you to all the partners, supporters, contributors, and voters who made possible this strong demonstration of support for transit!
A big win for SMART bus service and transit investment Read More »
Every day, SMART takes tens of thousands of our neighbors jobs, schools, doctors, and more. Yet this essential service is at risk. On August 5, voters in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties need to support SMART’s millage.
Do you part to Keep SMART Rolling! Join the SMART Squad!
Join the #SMARTsquad to Keep SMART Rolling! Read More »
The M-1 Rail team announced that with the unanimous City Council approval of their operating contract, they will officially begin construction of the new streetcar line July 28!
Learn more about the project and road-closure schedules at one of the M-1 RAIL Community Project Update Meetings coming up.
M-1 Rail to Break Ground July 28! Read More »
