public transportation

A few days ago, I went to see Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan in his downtown office. I’ve visited a lot of mayors in that office, and generally they have a…

After the failure of Proposal 1 in the May 5 election, Michigan Radio and Public Sector Consultants wanted to figure out why. This past weekend we polled…

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan planned to have a lot more buses on the streets by this point. There’s been progress in some areas: more buses, better…

Officials in Grand Rapids joined a nationwide effort today to rally support for long term federal funding for transportation infrastructure.Current…

The Next IdeaYou’ve heard the impassioned arguments about public transportation in Michigan. Let’s start with the rational. Our roads are among the worst…

Amtrak riders in Grand Rapids will notice a huge difference the next time they board a train. A new $6 million station opened today.Grand Rapids' old…

As state lawmakers look to boost investment in Michigan's roads, transit advocates are calling on Lansing not to forget the state’s public transportation…

NILES, Mich. (AP) - An Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people has arrived in Chicago after weather-related problems caused it to stop for more than…

Operators of Detroit's public buses say riders may have to find another way to get around Monday because of what officials say is a threatened "sick-out"…

In the quest to improve life in Michigan's cities, one of the biggest challenges comes down to transportation.And one of the most problem-plagued,…