Oakland County’s new transit millage — what it means and how likely it is to pass
For years, the Regional Transit Authority has tried to create a regional public transit system, but has failed to get...
Detroit officials propose bus driver bonuses
The Detroit Department of Transportation is struggling to retain bus drivers. City officials are hoping bonuses will make them want...
DDOT adds four electric buses to fleet
The City of Detroit has introduced four electric buses to its DDOT fleet. The buses, which are fully paid for...
Westland is ready to “Walk & Roll”
Westland leaders have a plan to make the city a safer place to walk and ride a bike. From 2016...
Auburn Hills missed deadline to opt out of SMART, says head of regional transit authority
The City of Auburn Hills missed a key deadline to be assured the ability to opt out of bus service...
“The only way I can go”: How Auburn Hills’ decision to opt out of SMART will affect riders
In Metro Detroit, SMART provides local and regional bus service for anyone who wants to ride, plus supplementary transportation services...
Auburn Hills opts out of SMART bus service
The Auburn Hills City Council voted 5-2 in favor of opting out of the SMART bus system at its meeting...
The consequences of Auburn Hills opting out of SMART transit
In just about any other major metropolitan area in the country, there is better public transit systems than in southeast...
Detroiters may be learning to live with bike lanes
Detroit has more than 250 miles of dedicated bicycle lanes on its streets. The city has spent millions of dollars...
Parking in Detroit? You probably need to download the city’s new app first
The City of Detroit switched to a new parking app the last week of December. The old ParkDetroit app only...
Rep. Debbie Dingell Discusses Leaving Dearborn, Build Back Better and the Future of Our Democracy
After many decades of having a “Dingell” represent Dearborn, the city will have a new congressional representative. Michigan’s independent commission has officially...
How Climate Change Shook Michiganders in 2021 — and What Things Could Look Like in the Years Ahead
Each year, the number of stories highlighting the changing climate has increased. In much of the world, there’s reason for that. This...