Coverage of transit solutions, including public transportation, bikes, buses, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, especially those intended to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide efficient movement across a metropolitan area.
A University of Michigan-Dearborn study quantifies the contribution to the economy from Willow Run airport at $200 million and 2,000 jobs in 2006, lending credence to the planned aerotropolis linking Detroit Metro and Willow Run.
The United States Department of Transportation recently awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation $70 million for its Metro Detroit VII initiative, wireless technology that will enable vehicles to communicate with each other and the road..
Cities follow businesses and businesses follow transportation. In a freshly global economy, highways, railroads, and seaports are making room for air travel. Make way for the 'aerotropolis,' Michigan's newest urban model.
Orlando has ordered a fleet of Ford hydrogen-fuel buses, 7 of the 30 that the automaker plans to deliver across the country this year.
Construction has begun on the Rosa Park Transit Center, Detroit's new downtown multimodal transit center. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2008.
Mass transit is a hot topic at water coolers throughout southeast Michigan. United Way and Metromode are interested in your thoughts on our region’s transportation options.
A study of customer satisfaction of large US airports by JD Power and Associates found Detroit Metro tied for second.
Cargo tonnage at the Port of Detroit grew 60% in volume from 2005 to 2006, earning the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority the Robert Lewis Port Pacesetter Award.
Grosse Pointe-based EnVironmental Transportation Solutions spent the week shopping their EcoV Electric cars to potential investors and drivers at four high profile events in the region.
Commuters will get a chance to take a ride back to the future of Metro Detroit mass transit during a preview ride along the proposed Detroit to Ann Arbor route.
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