What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
When it comes to practicality, the QLINE streetcar has been a disappointment. Our team is pretty bike- and walk- friendly, and will take the bus if the timing makes sense. We have contributors …
For Day To Day Usage, MoGo Bike Share Beats The QLINE Hands DownRead More
Since 1930, the tunnel between Detroit and Windsor has been serving drivers. This fall the final phaseof $21.9 million in renovations are underway, including replacing the concrete ceiling and other …
Closures Ahead As Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Completes RenovationsRead More
It's an idea that has been in the minds of Detroit and Windsor civic leadership since the 1960s — an aerial tramway or cable car between the two cities, crossing the international border between …
Cable Car Crossing Over Detroit River Floated By Windsor Mayor As Part Of Amazon BidRead More
There are reports today that there are plans for more coordination when it comes to bus systems in Metro Detroit for the next Regional Transit Authority ballot proposal, that might or might not come …
This edition of the Daily Detroit Happy Hour is very timely as Sven Gustafson is talking to veteran reporter Dave Battagello of the Windsor Star about the bridge projects to Canada, the border …
Although Silicon Valley is making a play for Detroit's crown as the automotive headquarters of the world, Detroit's not going down without a fight. Autoblog is reporting that driverless car startup …
This Self-Driving Car Could Be Mass Produced Right Here In Metro DetroitRead More
A story we're following reported by the Windsor Star's Dave Battagello is that the head of Canadian government body that oversees the project now known as the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Michael …
It's not hard to think that there is a concerted push for more QLINE routes, especially in Greater Downtown. It's important to watch because when they focus, what major funders want they often get …
Signs Seem To Be Pointing To More QLINE Routes In DetroitRead More
All the Mayor’s horses and all of Dan Gilbert’s men are looking to put together a deal together with Amazon. After all, the prospect of 50,000 jobs — with well-paying salaries — and a $5 billion …
Amazon Should Be A Wake-up Call To Metro Detroit To Think BiggerRead More
The Detroit Department of Transportation is holding three meetings in September to announce service changes to nine routes starting September 2, 2017. The meetings will allow riders an opportunity …
If you’ve been on Cass Avenue lately, you might’ve seen some kiosks being installed along the sidewalks in a few places. Or the smooth new blacktop road surface. They’re part of larger plans to …
New Protected Bike Lanes Taking Shape on Cass AvenueRead More
A much awaited new link to Canada, the Gordie Howe Bridge, won't be complete until at least 2023. That's according to a report in the Windsor Star. The report outlines some key reasons for …
REPORT: Gordie Howe Bridge To Be Delayed Another YearRead More
A $5.1 million project by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing 8 Mile Road (M-102) between Woodward Ave. (M-1) and the Southfield Freeway (M-39). The construction …
Resurfacing Of 8 Mile Between Woodward And M-39 Begins TonightRead More
A new report from the parent organization of Detroit's streetcar says that the new QLINE streetcar service is making improvements following several opening glitches, expected growing pains and …
New Report Shows QLINE Service Improvements, Ridership On The RiseRead More
With the increased pace of investment, Detroit's becoming more and more bike friendly it seems by the week. Today brings news that the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) received a $250,000 grant …
Grant To Pay For Green Infrastructure For New Protected Bike Lanes In Downtown DetroitRead More
Free rides and service improvements are on the horizon for Detroit's streetcar. That's the word today as the QLINE has announced that riders will continue to get free fares for the remainder of the …
QLINE Extends Free Service Through Labor Day, Plans To Make Service ImprovementsRead More
If you've seen the Dequindre Cut, and how much of an improvement that is for biking, running and walking — imagine if it were 26 miles long. Plans for a massive, 26-mile greenway that winds through …
Major Detroit Greenway Project Takes A Big Step ForwardRead More
At first, you hear the warm voice of Carmen Harlan. "Grand Circus Park, brought to you by Chevrolet" the recorded message assures the passengers. Next, you hear some weird, garbled digital voice …
In support of overall plans to create a 26 mile loop trail through Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and Dearborn called the Inner Circle Greenway, the nonprofit Detroit Greenways Coalition received a …
The first thing you need to know about Jason Hall is that he is a realistic optimist. He knows there is negativity in the world – he just chooses to grab it, flip it upside down and turn it into …
5 Secrets To Making Awesome Things Happen With Jason Hall Of Slow RollRead More
Detroit is in many ways becoming more and more of a biking city, along with other modes of transportation than just cars. [smart_track_player …
PODCAST: The State of Biking and Greenways in Detroit with Todd ScottRead More
Daily Detroit stopped by the New Center today for the launch of the new MoGo Detroit bike sharing system. It opens with 43 bikes and 430 stations spread across a wide swath of the city, from Clark …
Detroit’s New Bike Share Opened Today. Is MoGo For You?Read More
The QLINE opened on May 12, and officials at M1 Rail are sharing that initial ridership for the QLINE has "exceeded ... projections." “We couldn’t be more pleased with the enthusiastic reception …
QLINE Gets Nearly 50,000 Riders On Opening Week, Extends Free Rides Through July 1Read More
Detroit's bike sharing system has been a much-talked about addition to greater downtown Detroit's transportation options. We've walked through how to use the system before. It's a public bike …
The Station Map For MoGo, Detroit’s Bike Share, Is Now Up. Let’s Take A Look.Read More
Although numbers won't be out until next week, anecdotal evidence has been that the QLINE has been very busy since it launched for the public on Friday. Two of our writers used the QLINE to get to …
After years of planning, construction and testing the QLINE is a real thing. We were able to hop on the QLINE for a preview of the service, and I thought I'd share some tips and answers to …
Detroit’s much anticipated bike share program now has a name and a target launch time. It’s going to be called MoGo. The name is supposed to evoke the Motown sound, as well as its reputation for …
Meet MoGo, Detroit’s Public Bike Share Program That Will Launch In MayRead More
Last August Mayor Mike Duggan announced a large expansion project for the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). For the past six months DDOT has been improving services throughout the …
Second Phase Of Detroit’s City Bus Service Expansion BeginsRead More
