Detroit Got Its Bailout
The New York Times editorial board wonders if Detroit’s big three automakers will put their $25 billion loan from the federal government to good use by investing in fuel-efficient vehicles.
September 25, 2008Regional bus, rail proposal unveiled
Detroit residents get their first look at an ambitious plan to connect the city and its suburbs over the next few decades with a network of light rail, commuter rail, and hybrid buses. (Detroit News — Tanveer Ali)
September 19, 2008Raise state gas tax, reform funding, or lose federal cash
Michigan is facing a $342 million shortfall in its transportation budget that could prevent the state from getting $2 billion in federal money over the next three years, and state leaders have few options — other than raising the gas tax — for increasing revenue. (Detroit Free-Press — Editorial)
September 12, 2008Woodward transit line takes step to reality
With more details rising to the surface about a proposal to build a light-rail line through downtown Detroit, it’s looking like the motor city could soon become a whole lot friendlier to its car-less residents. (Detroit Free Press — Editorial Board)
August 27, 2008University of Michigan team to study greener land use
A group of scientists in Ann Arbor are studying how exurban communities could become more environmentally efficient through better land use decisions. (Ann Arbor News — Tracy Davis)
August 27, 2008Back-to-school students to feel the pinch of higher gas prices
The high cost of fuel is rocking school district budgets in Metro Detroit, as many face six-figure increases in energy costs. (Detroit Free Press — Peggy Walsh-Sarnecki)
July 30, 2008Lightweight Urban Transit Bus Has Double The Fuel Efficiency Of Conventional Hybrid Buses
A Michigan company’s plan to develop a new lightweight bus that has twice the fuel efficiency of normal hybrid buses could change the way we get around our cities. (Detroit Free Press — Brent Snavely)
July 16, 2008Light rail proposal moves forward
Long lacking in viable transportation options, the city of Detroit is now on its way to approving a light rail system that would provide service on an eight-mile stretch to and from downtown. (Detroit News)
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