Amtrak Hopes to Link Chicago and Detroit to Toronto
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Passenger service hasn't chugged between Detroit and Toronto since at least 1971; the last direct train to pass through the route did so in 1967, according to Amtrak.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Detroit
Beloved Public Plaza to Return to Asphalt in Detroit
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A public plaza built two years ago as a "people's park" surrounding Detroit's iconic statue will not be made permanent, thanks to a vote on Tuesday by the City Council.
Highway Boondoggles: Madness in Michigan
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The Great Lakes State is undertaking to expand the capacity of Interstate 75 — a project that is both unnecessary and will exacerbate the region’s problems.
Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
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Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
Will There Be Tolls for Michigan Drivers?
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The debate over tolls versus a gas tax to fix roads in Michigan does not include room for more mass transit.
Racial Shifts Are Changing the Transit Landscape
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Mostly all white suburban counties that once rejected transit are now diverse and on the verge of embracing it.