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May 26, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Bus service fees sting at airport
May 25, 2008
Toledo Free Press: Toledo on Track for High Speed Rail
May 23, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Railway Legislation Advances in House
May 22, 2008
Metromode: SMART hits record ridership levels as mass transit demand grows
May 22, 2008
Metromode: Driven To The Brink
May 22, 2008
Kansas City Star: While KC dawdles on light rail, other cities continue to move ahead
May 22, 2008
The Montréal Gazette: All aboard for this electrifying idea
May 20, 2008
The Boston Globe: Getting on board with Amtrak's needs
May 19, 2008
WHMI radio: Residents Get Chance To Ride With WALLY
May 19, 2008
Mass Transit Mag: Thirty-Five Percent of Summer Travelers More Likely to Use Public Transit to Save on Driving Costs
May 19, 2008
Detroit News letters: $4 gas fuels critics and supporters: Support lifestyle changes
May 19, 2008
The Detroit News: $4 gas fuels critics and supporters
May 17, 2008
Grand Rapids Press: Getting on track to meet our transportation needs
May 16, 2008
Detroit Free Press (Op. Ed.): $4 a gallon? Time to lure riders on the bus
May 15, 2008
Detroit News: More Metro drivers get a ticket to ride
May 13, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: SMART bus system has busiest month
May 12, 2008
WWJ 950 News Radio: Gas Hits Another Record, More Turn to Buses
May 12, 2008
Detroit Free Press: 3 cities look to land key train stop
May 11, 2008
Free Press: Regular gas hits $4.09 in Romulus, Metro Detroiters say they're cutting back
May 10, 2008
New York Times: Gas Prices Send Surge of Riders to Mass Transit
May 10, 2008
Detroit News: Lawrence enters executive race vowing change; Southfield mayor says she hopes to build mass transit as Oakland County executive.
May 9, 2008
Flint TV Ch. 12: As gas prices soar, many are turning to buses
May 9, 2008
Michigan Municipal League: TIFA plan introduced
May 9, 2008
Washington Post opinion: A Transportation Crossroads
May 8, 2008
Plymouth Journal: Jones wants ‘SMART’ Plymouth
May 8, 2008
Rep. Donigan: Plan Will Stimulate Economy, Increase Public Transit
May 7, 2008
Detroit News: Ferchill: Change Detroit image; Dan Gilbert and Dennis Archer urge support for public transit projects
May 4, 2008
The Ann Arbor News: The green get going Some embraced cheap transit long ago
May 2, 2008
Ann Arbor News: Ride a bike, take a hike: Just leave your car at the curb during Ann Arbor's Curb your Car week
May 2, 2008
WDIV TV / ClickOnDetroit.com: Detroit Ranks Second For Worst Commute
May 1, 2008
MLive.com: Forbes: Detroit second worst city for commuters
April 30, 2008
Absolute Michigan: Grand Rapids Speeds Up Progress with Streetcars
April 29, 2008
Mining Gazette: Save on gas by driving less
April 28, 2008
Free Press column: Slow your roll, get a bus pass, carpool, shop around ...
April 28, 2008
Detroit News editorial: Metro transit plans must be coordinated
April 27, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Dwindling Shares
April 25, 2008
Detroit Free Press (Op.ed.): All above-board on light-rail plans!
April 25, 2008
Detroit Public TV's "Am I Right?" program
April 25, 2008
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Metro Atlantans ready to pay tax to fix transit woes
April 24, 2008
Metromode: Rail study between Howell and Ann Arbor leaves the station
April 24, 2008
Metromode: Mass transit massing up
April 22, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Plan takes shape for travel by light-rail
April 22, 2008
Model D: Big Transit News Would Mean Big things for Woodward Corridor
April 22, 2008
Detroit News: Rail proposal a 'first step'
April 22, 2008
Streetsblog: How Paris is Beating Traffic Without Congestion Pricing
April 21, 2008
WDIV-TV: City Announces Location For Light Rail Mass Transit Plan
April 21, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Mass-transit groups to meet
April 21, 2008
Ann Arbor News: Crucial rail study to get going
April 21, 2008
YspiNews.com: Google Transit launches AATA map service
April 21, 2008
Ann Arbor News: AATA leaning toward becoming regional
April 21, 2008
Grand Rapids Press: Public transit advocates reveal increasing popularity of buses
April 20, 2008
Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Moving Michigan forward
April 16, 2008
APTA News Release: Senator McCain’s Gas Tax Holiday Would Hurt The Economy -- Don’t Cut Transportation Funds
April 14, 2008
Great Lakes Guy blog: Detroit and Grand Rapids: Fellows Not Foes
April 13, 2008
Detroit Free Press (Op. ed): Region needs a first-step success on transit
April 13, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Map a new plan for transportation; Take a big turn to transit's potential
April 11, 2008
Press & Argus Livingston: Commuter rail line: Serious fact-finding study necessary before train can pull out of station
April 10, 2008
Times Herald: Bus ridership in March is highest ever
April 8, 2008
WHMI- 93.5 FM: City of Howell Approves spending $5,000 on WALLY Study
April 8, 2008
Model D: Regional transit planning open houses set for April 8 to 10
April 7, 2008
Press & Argus Livingston: SEMCOG OKs Latson interchange, rail plan
April 2, 2008
MiLife MiTimes: The Future of Mass Transit in SE Michigan Lies with You
March 31, 2008
Michigan Citizen: Detroit, Green City
March 31, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Letters: City need transit, residents
March 31, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Not everybody bailing on Detroit; better transit needed
March 30, 2008
Detroit News Editorial: Coordinated effort would improve transit's chances
March 30, 2008
Dearborn Press & Guide: Dearborn marks dedication of new senior SMART vans and offering of bilingual services
March 27, 2008
The Economist: Tackling the Hydra (transit-oriented development in LA)
March 27, 2008
Grand Haven Tribune: Cities asked to support transit study
March 27, 2008
US News and World Report: Mass Transit Systems Have a Hard Time Paying the Bills
March 25, 2008
Ann Arbor News: Countywide transit plan envisioned
March 25, 2008
Model D: 8 Slam-Dunk Ways Detroit is Getting More Green
March 25, 2008
Livingston Daily: Train study gaining momentum
March 24, 2008
The Detroit News: County studying commuter line
March 24, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Letters: City can support mass transit
March 18, 2008
Tampa Tribune: Bay Area Must Move On Its Transit Future
March 14, 2008
Free Press Editorial: Region needs to move together on new plan for light rail
March 13, 2008
Hometown Life: Mass transit missing
March 13, 2008
Michigan Daily: City officials want trolley system within 5-7 years
March 12, 2008
Arab American News: SMART bus system charged with ethnic harassment
March 12, 2008
Livingston Daily: Transportation plan includes Latson interchange, commuter train
March 10, 2008
Reuters: Mass transit use hits 50-year high
March 7, 2008
The Michigan Daily: Editorial: A desire named Streetcar
March 6, 2008
Detroit News: Detroit People Mover art is the finest
March 5, 2008
Dearborn Press and Guide: Studies on Detroit to Ann Arbor commuter rail system ongoing
March 5, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Study urges light rail on Woodward Avenue
March 4, 2008
Model D: A Step Toward Transit
March 4, 2008
Detroit News: Port Huron bus link set for Detroit area
March 2, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Fast lane to light rail; Private-sector money could cut years from process
February 26, 2008
Detroit News: Woodward rail plan considered
February 26, 2008
Public Transit Needed in California and Across Nation
February 25, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Light-rail line for Woodward? Private funding for 3.4 mile loop
February 25, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Editorial: Light-rail plan can be a boon for region
February 24, 2008
Ann Arbor News: Some see streetcars in Ann Arbor's future
February 24, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Rail Revolution: Michigan Tech teacher leads program that could change views on transit
February 24, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Shift gears to end Cobo Center expansion mess; Studying successful collaborations could advance plans
February 22, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Transit groups plan March 3 summit
February 21, 2008
metromode: Transit-oriented development proposed for U.S 23 commuter rail line
February 20, 2008
Atlantic Monthly: The Next Slum? Fundamental changes in American life may turn today’s McMansions into tomorrow’s tenements.
February 19, 2008
Federal Railroad Admin: New Grant Program Provides First-Ever Federal-State Funding Partnership to Improve and Expand Intercity Passenger Rail Service
February 19, 2008
New York Times editorial: In Search of a Real Urban Policy
February 14, 2008
Free Press column: Michigan Ave. to get special lanes, They're reserved for buses, vehicles with at least 2 people
February 14, 2008
metromode: Ann Arbor hybrid buses officially in service, AATA looks to add more
February 13, 2008
Kalamazoo Gazette: Massachusetts or Mississippi: What's our choice?
February 13, 2008
WDET radio clip: Troy Birmingham Transit Oriented Development
February 12, 2008
Model D: State's first HOV lane to debut on Michigan Ave.
February 12, 2008
MLive - Michigan Business Review: Urbanism and density: Residential building themes for the future?
February 12, 2008
WDET radio clip: Transit Oriented Development in Troy
February 11, 2008
Detroit Free Press: Report: Michigan lags in creating high-wage jobs; "Places that are doing well have made ... revitalizing central city neighborhoods — transit, arts, outdoor parks — the priorities"
February 11, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Report: Region must attract college-educated
February 9, 2008
Ann Arbor News: 'Transit' development sought; Site in Northfield Twp. is along proposed commuter rail line
February 7, 2008
metromode: SMART planning to make improvements to streamline service
February 5, 2008
Dowagiac Daily News: MITA encouraged by governor's quick actions on task force
February 4, 2008
NARP: Statement on President Bush’s Fiscal 2009 Budget Request
February 4, 2008
Granholm press release: Governor Granholm Announces Appointments to Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee, Task Force
February 3, 2008
What Happened to the Streetcars?
February 2, 2008
The Guardian: Train in Spain sets out to beat the plane
January 31, 2008
metromode: Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line studies look to wrap up in April
January 31, 2008
metromode: Green Space: Van-pooling made easy -- and even lucrative
January 31, 2008
Livonia Observer letter: City should be transit leader
January 30, 2008
C&G - Troy Times: Transit center plans get on track
January 29, 2008
Windsor Star: US $230-million headache; I-75 to close for two years; commuters warned to seek alternate routes
January 28, 2008
Crain's Chiacgo Business: Sales-tax increases for transit start April 1
January 25, 2008
Detroit News: She brakes for ideology
January 24, 2008
metromode: Transit advocate TRU looks ahead, sees future of mass transit
January 24, 2008
Rapid Growth: Feds designate $480,000 for Grand Rapids streetcar project
January 23, 2008
Port Huron Times-Herald: Buses to begin Macomb County run
January 22, 2008
Detroit News: GM, Ford tout hybrids at D.C. show; GM to announce sale of 1,700 green buses
January 21, 2008
Crain's letter: These issues need a regional fix
January 20, 2008
Oakland Press editorial: Stimulus deal must include public projects
January 20, 2008
Chicago Tribune opinion: Hold the applause on new transit bill
January 18, 2008
Urban Land: Next Stop TOD? A proposed transit center in suburban Detroit, Michigan could bring transit-oriented development to the Motor City
January 17, 2008
Wired Blog: Argentina Says '¡Si!' to High Speed Rail
January 17, 2008
Rapid Growth: The Rapid wins approval, and perhaps $29 million, for Michigan's biggest transit project yet
January 17, 2008
Ann Arbor News: Chelsea-Ann Arbor bus in the works
January 15, 2008
AP: Transit panel urges gas tax increase
January 2, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Granholm creates task force to find alternative funding of transportation
January 1, 2008
Crain's Detroit Business: Azure Dynamics’ hybrid powertrain completes durability test: buses now eligible for public transit agencies
December 25, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Ann Arbor-Detroit train would pay off in innumerable ways
December 20, 2007
metromode: Building a Creative Corridor
December 19, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: Funds for express bus line take the fast track
December 16, 2007
MLive column: No tax hikes? No progress
December 11, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Rail deal fails; Amtrak still rolling
December 10, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Feds deny railroad's request to sell Michigan lines
December 7, 2007
Livingston Daily: Validation is key word in rail line talks
December 6, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Railroad crossing in Wayne Co. to test new technology
December 5, 2007
LA Daily News: Commuter kicks car habit
December 5, 2007
Business Week: Subways: The New Urban Status Symbol
December 2, 2007
Detroit Free Press letter: Build up airport with a better transit system
November 30, 2007
Port Huron Times-Herald: Bus system looks to go the extra mile
November 29, 2007
Oakland Press: Mass transit in metro Detroit deserves more consideration
November 29, 2007
metromode: Investing In Transit
November 29, 2007
MDOT Press Release: MDOT invites public comment on draft 2008-2012 Five Year Transportation Program
November 28, 2007
Metromode: $18.3M transit center rises in downtown Detroit
November 28, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Going for the bold; Marian Ilitch proposes People Mover extension to MCC, Masonic Temple
November 26, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Texas airport a model to Detroit
November 25, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Michigan travel briefs: More travelers are riding the train to Chicago
November 25, 2007
Press & Guide: City extends contract to study intermodal transportation
November 22, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Transit plan input sought online; Washtenaw Area Transportation Study draft offers proposals
November 18, 2007
Hometown Life: Mass transit topic of town hall meeting
November 16, 2007
Daily Tribune: Mass transit hearing Monday
November 16, 2007
Daily Tribune: Troy, Birmingham officials on board with transit center concept
November 15, 2007
Lansing State Journal: 'Diligence" demanded in plan for rail service
November 15, 2007
Metromode: Local leaders expect to move regional transit authority forward next year
November 15, 2007
Metromode: Birmingham/Troy transit center plans for development, possible streetcar line
November 14, 2007
Livingston Daily: County wants longer look at train plan
November 12, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: A Step in transit
November 12, 2007
Oakland Press: Finally, support building for mass transit system
November 11, 2007
Michigan Citizen: Detroit rapid transit glimmers on horizon
November 9, 2007
(U of) Michigan Daily editorial: Energy crunch demands long-term solutions
November 9, 2007
(U of) Michigan Daily: Team proposes urban center in Detroit 'burbs
November 7, 2007
Charlotte Observer: Tax supporters, foes surprised by margin of victory
November 6, 2007
Free Press: Family's no-car Sunday makes a green statement
November 6, 2007
Model D: WSU report details measures that will enhance its sustainability
November 5, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: $1B plan stirs up Northwest, airline opposed monorail system
November 5, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Airport should aid regional transit
November 5, 2007
Detroit News: Livingston not aboard rail project
November 4, 2007
Parade: (Could We Make Trains) A Better Way To Travel?
November 1, 2007
metromode: Talk of mass transit heats up in Washtenaw County
November 1, 2007
PIRGIM: Bake Sales Turn Heads On Transit
November 1, 2007
Rapid Growth: Clang Clang Clang Went Grand Rapids
November 1, 2007
Oakland Business Review: Push for regional mass transit grows in Metro Detroit
October 31, 2007
NY Times: Senate Votes for Increase in Subsidy for Amtrak
October 31, 2007
Spinal Column: Hertel still working on expanded transit plan
October 31, 2007
C&G: Transit center forum held Nov. 7-8
October 26, 2007
Daily Tribune: Study recommends building transit center in Troy
October 25, 2007
Metromode: Ann Arbor commuter rail pushes forward, hopes to start service in spring
October 25, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: Streetcar inches closer to GR
October 25, 2007
Holland Sentinel: Amtrak targets Chicago tourists; Ridership numbers for route have increased 62 percent in 10 years
October 24, 2007
Prdomain Business Register: GM-Allison hybrid buses arrive in southeast Michigan
October 23, 2007
Ann Arbor News: U.S. denies grant for rail; Despite setback, group to proceed
October 22, 2007
Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Mass transit system for Detroit metropolitan area in planning stages
October 20, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Study: Rail line would save commuters money but need subsidies
October 11, 2007
Metromode: UMULI conference set to focus on improving mass transit in Troy, Metro Detroit
October 11, 2007
AP: Some get tax breaks for mass transit
October 11, 2007
PR Newswire: Detroit People Mover Wins National Marketing and Communications Award
October 10, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Group looks at mass transit on Woodward
October 10, 2007
Detroit News: Let's stop deep-rooted habits from paralyzing Metro Detroit
October 10, 2007
Windsor Star: Regional transit system discussed
October 10, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Mass-transit meeting is Friday
October 10, 2007
C&G News: All aboard: Fall train tours are on the right track
October 10, 2007
Crain's: Mass-transit meeting is Friday
October 8, 2007
Free Press letters: Build energy-efficient future
October 5, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Now's the time to weigh in on transit
October 3, 2007
Windsor Star: Tunnel bus delays tackled
September 26, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Road Runners: Commuting costs add up for metro Detroiters
September 25, 2007
Livingston Daily: City set to lobby for train
September 24, 2007
Detroit News: Auto sharing service lets U-M students rent by hour
September 23, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Region can soar with aerotropolis
September 21, 2007
Detroit Free Press: SMART change to save bus system $2 million
September 21, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Residents give commuter train a try.
September 20, 2007
Free Press: Continued sprawl will undo cuts in auto emissions, study says
September 19, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Amtrak agrees to Kzoo-Ypsi line rail deal
September 19, 2007
Michigan Daily: Rail line waits for funding
September 19, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Amtrak, MDOT OK sale of rails
September 18, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Start of commuter rail to Detroit delayed
September 18, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Albion City Council opposes rail transfer
September 16, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Riders enthuse about train trip; Proposed commuter line praised
September 13, 2007
Metromode: Start date for Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter line pushed back but still moving forward
September 12, 2007
Livingston Press Argus: Railroad project still waiting on federal grant
September 12, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Commuter rail waiting on a grant, official says
September 10, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Proposed Howell-Ann Arbor rail line still hasn't left station
September 8, 2007
Port Huron Times Herald: Amtrak Blue Water line grows
September 6, 2007
Macomb Daily: Crouchman to lead mass transit board
September 5, 2007
metromode: Royal Oak takes stand for a dense, mixed-use development at Gateway Plaza
September 5, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: MAX rolls out expansion
September 4, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Detroit EDC OKs $5.5M contract for transit center canopy
September 3, 2007
Indianapolis Star: Momentum for Muncie-to-Indy commuter rail
September 3, 2007
New York Times: In Rail Link, Angelenos See a Door to Prosperity
September 2, 2007
Observer & Eccentric: Tunnel under rail tracks may link cities
August 31, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Officials right to press for passenger-service assurance
August 30, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Rail leaders say ride on
August 29, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: Proposed rail service sale worries B.C., other cities
August 29, 2007
WWMT-TV: Changes Coming To Local Rail Lines
August 29, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Area leaders scrutinize deal for Amtrak lines
August 29, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Council launches mass transit plan
August 27, 2007
Detroit News: Michigan city lobbies for Amtrak rail station
August 26, 2007
Livingston Press Argus: A rail line is an idea worth exploring
August 26, 2007
metromode: Parking 2.0
August 23, 2007
Wall Street Jorunal: Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant
August 23, 2007
Wall Street Journal: Crowds Heed Amtrak's 'All Aboard'; Improved Service, Air Woes
August 22, 2007
Detroit Free Press: The 'D' is a Draw; improved public transit would draw even more
August 22, 2007
Boston Globe op-ed: Is Parking Too Cheap?
August 18, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: With possible railroad deal, Amtrak service quality in question
August 17, 2007
Livingston Daily: Will the train leave the station? (Op. ed.)
August 17, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Starting date unclear for commuter rail
August 16, 2007
Journal Newspapers: Westland likely stop for proposed train station
August 16, 2007
Journal Newspapers: Train stop may not come to Inkster
August 14, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Northern rail idea gathers money
August 14, 2007
Livingston Daily: Commuter rail line faces flurry of questions
August 12, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Stores, transit, walkability: To attract millennials, appeal to their desires
August 12, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Young professional in the D
August 7, 2007
Model D: We Want Walkability
August 7, 2007
Model D: Have bike, will deliver
August 5, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Time to cooperate on regional transit: Emerging plan is region's last, best chance
August 3, 2007
WLNS: Local Lawmakers Concerned About Sale of Railroad
August 2, 2007
Metromode: SEMCOG working with railroads to estblish Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line
August 1, 2007
Citizen's Transporation Coalition (of Houston): 8 habits of highly successful commuter rail lines
July 29, 2007
USA Today: 'Complete streets' program gives more room for pedestrians, cyclists
July 26, 2007
metromode: State pledges $1.5 million for Ann Arbor commuter rail line
July 26, 2007
Model D: 3 rapid transit alignments in running for Detroit, Hamtramck & Dearborn
July 26, 2007
metromode: Green Space: Ready, set, don't drive
July 26, 2007
Monroe News: Open house to discuss mass transit goals
July 26, 2007
AlterNet: Fare-Free Public Transit Could Be Headed to a City Near You
July 24, 2007
The (MSU) State News opinion: A plea for transit
July 24, 2007
Crain's: Mass transit open house to be held July 27
July 23, 2007
Detroit News: Driving Woodward: Those who travel the road for a living say it is always changing
July 22, 2007
Detroit Free Press: barriers to mobility have to come down
July 20, 2007
Lansing State Journal: CATA now can boast it's No. 1
July 19, 2007
metromode: TRU meeting focusing on transit-oriented development set for Tuesday
July 19, 2007
Philadephia Enquirer: It's official: SEPTA (transit) will get more state aid
July 17, 2007
MSNBC: Paris aims to cut traffic, pollution with bikes
July 17, 2007
Model D: TRU summer meeting set for July 24
July 13, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Deal to sell rail lines could affect Amtrak lines
July 13, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Woodward at 200: Mass transit could be near
July 10, 2007
WHMI: WALLY Project Presented To Livingston County Commisioners
July 10, 2007
WJRT TV Ch.12: Flint MTA looks to go green, clean - New breed of bus will hit city streets
July 10, 2007
Livingston Argus: Commuter train rolling for dollars — State boosts Howell-to-Ann Arbor project; $150K sought from Livingston
July 9, 2007
Chicago Sun Times opinion: Chicago can't compete without good trains
July 7, 2007
Monroe News: Transportation cooperation; Rail transportation demands increasing, SEMCOG says
July 5, 2007
The Economist: Europe's railways; A high-speed revolution; European railways form an alliance to promote swifter international travel
July 5, 2007
The Indy Star: High-speed rail may link Midwest; With financial help from feds, states could build lines to connect Chicago, Indy and Cincinnati
July 2, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Now's the time to overhaul Amtrak;
July 1, 2007
New Urban News: Capital region rail stations are fast becoming mixed-use hubs
June 26, 2007
Model D: In Flight (a retrospective)
June 26, 2007
MetroMode: Future of mass transit in the Motor City on display at TRU
June 26, 2007
MDOT: State releases 25-year long-range transportation plan
June 26, 2007
Wired Magazine: Hey America, Make With The High-Speed Rail Already!
June 25, 2007
City of Howel City Council Meeting Minutes: Washtenaw-Livingston Commuter Line
June 24, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: On track, on time: Amtrak ridership is growing across the country; In Michigan it's exploding.
June 22, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Dan Dirks put SMART on the right road
June 20, 2007
Wall Street Journal: A Streetcar Named Aspire: Lines Aim to Revive Cities
June 18, 2007
(U of) Michigan Daily: A2 embraces hybrid buses
June 17, 2007
Free Press: Dan Gilbert delivers big impact
June 15, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Howell votes to support regional rail
June 14, 2007
metromode: Density vs. Transit
June 13, 2007
Detroit News: Train lines link up urban renewal (from Wall Street Journal)
June 12, 2007
Livingston Daily: Plans for commuter train delayed
June 11, 2007
Detroit News: Workers' crashes cost Detroit - As the price tag of insurance, lawsuits rises, the city struggles to weed out repeat bad drivers.
June 11, 2007
Wall Street Journal: The Little Engine That Could; In many cities, the hottest development is taking place along the train lines
June 10, 2007
Macomb Daily: Dirks led SMART system through financial troubles
June 8, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Rail coalition preparing for authority
June 7, 2007
Free Press: Security grows on city buses - More deputies assigned to ride
June 7, 2007
Michigan Suburbs Alliance: Millennial Magnets
June 7, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: Ozone Action Days again mean free bus rides
June 6, 2007
C & G News: Making Transit Hip
June 6, 2007
Traverse City R-E: BATA offers free rides
June 6, 2007
Detroit News: Deputies begin Detroit bus patrols tonight
June 6, 2007
Free Press: Sheriff's deputies will ride Detroit buses
June 6, 2007
Grand Traverse Herald: Commuters try pedal power as transportation
June 4, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Millennial draw - Urban, mixed-use neighborhoods, an expert says, are key to attracting young people
June 4, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Rail advocates push to establish authority
June 4, 2007
MDOT: Converting US-23 to three lanes in downtown Oscoda is part of "Cool Cities" blueprint
June 4, 2007
Atlanta J-C opinion: Make driving less desirable and alternatives more appealing
June 1, 2007
NARP: Statement on New Energy Data from Oak Ridge
June 1, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Possible rail sale worries state officials
June 1, 2007
Detroit News: Detroit Metro Airport hopes to add a monorail to rental car companies
June 1, 2007
Detroit News: Kilpatrick: Let's rethink Cobo expansion
May 31, 2007
New York Times: New Yorkers Slip in Survey on Spending
May 30, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: Amtrak's popularity rises as punctuality slides
May 30, 2007
Crain's news alert: SMART names Hayes Jones as new GM
May 29, 2007
Free Press: SMART trustees vote in new general manager
May 29, 2007
Detroit Free Press: SMART official says he'll ride off into sunset
May 29, 2007
Denver Post: FasTracks speeding vertical use of land
May 28, 2007
USA Today: Cities say: Come on and take a free ride
May 28, 2007
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: In Vancouver, civic leaders see a livable city
May 27, 2007
Oakland Press: Where your taxes go
May 26, 2007
Traverse City Record-Eagle: Workers asked to leave car at home
May 25, 2007
Detroit News: SEMCOG eyes Ford land for future commuter train station
May 25, 2007
Detroit News: City OKs deal to put cops on buses
May 25, 2007
Kalamazoo Gazette: Travelers seeking cheaper methods for getting around
May 24, 2007
Rapid Growth Media: A Greener Gas Tax
May 24, 2007
Detroit News: Detroit bus strike ends; patrol deal expected
May 24, 2007
Detroit News Editorial: Council should put bus safety first; Detroit stalls on securing buses to appease police union
May 24, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Detroit buses resume service
May 24, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Bus drivers' union pushes for vote today on sheriff's patrols
May 24, 2007
Detroit News: Amtrak Pontiac-to-Chicago route may get federal funds
May 24, 2007
Boston Globe: Taking steps to create a walkable town
May 23, 2007
Crains' alert: Detroit buses stop rolling in protest over security
May 23, 2007
Detroit News update: Protest prompts emergency order putting deputies on Detroit buses Thursday
May 23, 2007
Forbes: The World's Fastest Trains
May 22, 2007
Livingston County Press-Argus: Hamburg ahead of the growth curve
May 21, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Amtrak sidetracked: Illinois routes gain riders, lose time
May 20, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Leave car at home: bike, walk or ride a bus downtown
May 20, 2007
Lansing State Journal brief: Mini village may be built along rail line
May 19, 2007
Detroit News: 84% of Metro Detroiters commute to work alone in their cars
May 19, 2007
Saginaw News: City bus ridership swells
May 18, 2007
Detroit News: Metro commuters turn to bikes for Ride to Work day
May 18, 2007
Livingston Press & Argus: Officials eyeing plans for mini villages
May 18, 2007
Ann Arbor News editorial: We all have a stake in Detroit's success It's changing from old perceptions
May 17, 2007
Daily Tribune: Cyclists switch gears on Bike-to-Work Day
May 17, 2007
Metro Mode: Preview ride on the proposed Detroit/Ann Arbor commuter rail line set
May 17, 2007
USA Today: Drivers cut back — a 1st in 26 years
May 15, 2007
Free Press, Downriver: SMART asking its riders for input
May 15, 2007
Free Press: Bicycle store manager says any bike will do for commuting
May 15, 2007
Lansing State Journal: Going the distance: High gas prices, road work boost commuting effort
May 14, 2007
Metro Mode: National Transportation Week centers on the Motor City
May 11, 2007
Free Press: Detroit celebrates transportation week with car cruise, bike to work
May 7, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Your 'right' to free parking is being curbed
May 4, 2007
Wall Street Journal: Building a Better Bike Lane
May 3, 2007
Mass Transit position: Taking Charge
May 2, 2007
TRU Advisory: Events to showcase transportation choices during National Transportation Week
April 27, 2007
Lansing State Journal: Intercounty rail line is likely; Livingston-Washtenaw service expected to be running by autumn
April 26, 2007
Detroit News: Agency seeks input for SMART-er service
April 26, 2007
Free Press: Approve fairer voting for SEMCOG
April 26, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Commuter train proposals haven't left the station yet
April 22, 2007
NY Times: Rail Line Drives Utah Development
April 21, 2007
Detroit News: Poll finds public transit overriding issue
April 19, 2007
Milan News-Leader: Transit's closure creates concern
April 18, 2007
MDOT: Enhanced passenger rail service could generate $23.1 billion in Midwest; Michigan could see $2.3 billion to $3.5 billion in user benefits
April 18, 2007
Battle Creek Enquirer: High-speed rail could bring $57 million to B.C. over 40 years
April 18, 2007
MDOT: Enhanced passenger rail service could generate $23.1 billion in Midwest
April 16, 2007
SMART Bulletin: Idea Forums for Downriver Input
April 9, 2007
Free Press: Detroit council to vote on policing of buses
April 9, 2007
Detroit News Editorial: Detroit council should quit stalling on protecting bus drivers, riders
April 5, 2007
Free Press: Chamber wants to discover steps to please pedestrians
April 5, 2007
metromode: Taking It Downtown
April 4, 2007
Detroit News: Detroit's five most violent bus routes
April 4, 2007
New York Times Op-ed: Sidetracked Again
April 4, 2007
New York Times editorial: Stay on Track
April 4, 2007
Free Press: City Council postpones decision on Detroit bus security
April 3, 2007
Free Press opinion: Gas tax increase essential for fixes
April 3, 2007
Free Press: Fuel tax picks up steam
April 2, 2007
Detroit News: Carpooling, buses offer some pump price relief
April 2, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Ann Arbor-Detroit train delayed
April 1, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Final Four in Detroit should break record
March 30, 2007
APTA: Americans Take More Than 10 Billion Trips on Public Transit
March 30, 2007
MidwestBusiness: Midwest's Great New Form of Transportation is Again the Train
March 29, 2007
Detroit News: Free bus rides help tourists unload cash; Lake St. Clair community offers shuttle to restaurants, shops during summer weekends to fuel economy.
March 29, 2007
Detroit News: 9-cent hike in gas tax, higher auto fees pushed
March 28, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: Transit supporters begin drive for bus tax
March 22, 2007
Ann Arbor Business Review: Ypsilanti eyed as potential Amtrak stop
March 22, 2007
metromode: Mass transit ridership jumps in southeast Michigan
March 22, 2007
metromode: UofM committed to U.S. 23 commuter line project
March 22, 2007
AA Business Review: Ypsi eyed as possible Amtrak stop
March 21, 2007
Detroit News: City puts transit idea in motion
March 20, 2007
Detroit Free Press: City can take lead for better transit
March 19, 2007
Detroit News: Historic Foran's holds stories of Detroit political machine
March 19, 2007
MDOT: Local transit ridership increases 8.4% in Michigan
March 18, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Meetings to examine mass-transit plan
March 17, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Public could have say in transit plans
March 16, 2007
Detroit News: Detroit rail guide redone
March 16, 2007
Detroit News: City identifies 5 corridors for rapid transit
March 15, 2007
Detroit News: City looks to public for transportation input
March 13, 2007
Great Lakes IT Report: Altair, Automation Alley kick off high-tech bus project
March 13, 2007
Detroit News: Mayor's challenge...
March 12, 2007
Detroit News: Woodward Avenue: Michigan's Main Street
March 9, 2007
Minn Public Radio: Transit Ridership Up Nationally
March 9, 2007
metromode: U.S. 23 commuter rail line could be up and running by June
March 8, 2007
Detroit News: Plans for passenger rail to Ann Arbor on track
March 7, 2007
C&G Newspapers: Community rallies to support mass transit
March 6, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Cities in decline hurt all of us
March 5, 2007
Detroit News: Transit plans gain momentum
March 1, 2007
Michigan Radio: Jack Lessenberry on Rapid Transit
March 1, 2007
Michigan Radio: Interview with Rep. Marie Donigan
March 1, 2007
South End: Town hall meeting discusses public transit possibilities
March 1, 2007
metromode: An Effective Mass Transit System for Detroit
February 28, 2007
Detroit News: Detroit bus station work set to start; Economic group awards $10.8M construction contract to build 25,000-square-foot facility.
February 28, 2007
Ann Arbor News: AATA study: County not ready for us
February 28, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Detroit council delays vote on DDOT bus security
February 27, 2007
Detroit News: Rosa Parks Transit Center contract awarded
February 27, 2007
Daily Tribune: Mass transit advocates flood town hall meeting
February 27, 2007
Detroit News Opinion: Let sheriff's deputies guard Detroit's buses
February 25, 2007
Grand Rapids Press Editorial: Down the Road
February 23, 2007
Detroit News: More riding the rails
February 23, 2007
Associated Press: Amtrak ridership surges in Michigan
February 23, 2007
Royal Oak Mirror: Donigan named head of public transportation subcommittee
February 22, 2007
Detroit News: Funding sought for rail service
February 22, 2007
Detroit News: Get SMART and avoid Lodge
February 21, 2007
Daily Tribune: Committee to gauge interest in mass transit
February 20, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: State House creates public transit subcommittee
February 20, 2007
Grand Rapids Press: New route for mass transit
February 19, 2007
Free Press: In Our Opinion: Raise gas tax or face a bumpy future
February 18, 2007
Free Press: Is a gas tax hike the best hope for state's recovery?
February 15, 2007
Livingston County Press & Argus opinion: Rail proposal needs cautious, thorough research and analysis
February 15, 2007
Oakland Business Review: Troy lands U-M/ULI real estate forum
February 15, 2007
Detroit News: City transportation department wants sheriff's office to protect bus drivers
February 14, 2007
Detroit News: New temporary rail service lacks funds
February 11, 2007
Free Press - Livingston County - Commuter rail may help unclog U.S.-23
February 7, 2007
Free Press: True Lodge alternates, if you dare
February 6, 2007
Model D: Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
February 5, 2007
Crains' Business Detroit: Groups push forward on mass-transit proposals
February 5, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Is bus on time? Now riders know
February 4, 2007
Livingston County Press & Argus: Rail service might ease U.S. 23 pain
February 3, 2007
Free Press Local news in brief ~ Use the Bus to Dodge the Lodge
February 2, 2007
Oakland Press: Use the Bus to Dodge the Lodge
February 1, 2007
metromode: A2 Rallies for Rails
January 31, 2007
Ann Arbor News: City pushes for earlier start of rail commute; Whitmore Lake-Ann Arbor service sought by late March
January 29, 2007
New York Times: The City that never walks
January 29, 2007
Crain's Business Detroit: Ann Arbor bus system offers live schedules online and by wireless
January 26, 2007
MLUI: Agency Endorses Grand Rapids Streetcars; System also seeks funds to improve its service, add rapid buses
January 24, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business: Panelists: Quick action needed to move transit forward
January 23, 2007
South End: Mass transit may have a future in Detroit
January 22, 2007
Commuter rail plan to Detroit gets a push
January 18, 2007
EMU Echo: Group plans to connect cities
January 18, 2007
Ann Arbor News: U-M workers could ride rail for free; Ann Arbor-Howell commuter train idea still alive
January 17, 2007
Free Press news brief: Transit seminar scheduled Monday
January 17, 2007
metromode Green Space: New year, new push for transit
January 16, 2007
Model D Media: Getting Woodward on Tracks
January 16, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Train travel takes off Amtrak ridership jumps 22% on Ann Arbor route
January 14, 2007
Detroit Free Press: Rail Service from Detroit to Ann Abor: Showtime for train tracks; Detroit-to-Ann Arbor demonstration project holds key to future rail transit for region
January 10, 2007
Metro Times: MEGA mistake
January 10, 2007
USA Today: Cities rediscover allure of streetcars
January 9, 2007
Illinois: Gov. signs legislation to help promote intercity train travel throughout the Midwest
January 9, 2007
APTA: Public Transit Saves $6,200 per household, 1.4 billion gallons of gas
January 8, 2007
The Morning Sun: Daily in-state bus service set to resume
January 8, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Ann Arbor's challenging transportation manager; Eli Cooper works full time to develop alternatives to driving cars downtown
January 4, 2007
Ann Arbor News: Bike-lane may bump into parking
January 2, 2007
Free Press: CNN honors attorney for helping disabled bus riders
January 1, 2007
APTA: Tax-free transit benefits increase to $110/month
December 29, 2006
Detroit Free Press: Heroes of Detroit's Renaissance; Atanas Ilitch and the Tiger Trains
December 29, 2006
Crain's Detroit Business: Wayne County Commission Chair Re-elected
December 26, 2006
SMART: Manager Dirks Elected President of National Transit Group
December 24, 2006
Arizona Republic: Light rail spurs rush of private development
December 23, 2006
Detroit News: People Mover grows up; Proposal would extend route to New Center
December 22, 2006
Detroit News: Regional commuter train service plan remains plausible
December 21, 2006
Detroit News: Walled Lake buses ready to roll
December 18, 2006
Detroit News: Commuter route gets support; Amtrak, Norfolk Southern willing to discuss service from Detroit to Ann Arbor for transit authority's market test.
December 18, 2006
Crain's Detroit Business: TechTown unveils $1.3B plan; includes include retail and office space, faculty and student housing, a train station and a multiplex theater.
December 18, 2006
Crain's Detroit Business: Transportation is quality of life issue
December 14, 2006
Detroit Free Press: Vision 2020 projects ideas to change Troy; More and better public transportation
December 14, 2006
Detroit News: Students craft a friendlier Ferndale; Cranbrook art project dots city with colorful bus benches
December 14, 2006
Spiegel International: Streetcars Make a Comeback in Paris
December 8, 2006
USDOT Calls on Nation?s Most Congested Cities to Join the Fight Against Congestion
December 7, 2006
Detroit News: Township is sore over loss of bus route; W. Bloomfield protests transit authority nixing route to airport due to Livonia exiting system.
December 5, 2006
Ann Arbor News: Commuter train may get trial run; Demonstration project could link Ann Arbor, Detroit on Amtrak line
December 5, 2006
Detroit Free Press: Peop