Comments on: Gazing Afar at Mass Transit

By: Neil Karl

Neil Karl — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:05:15 +0000

I do not see any bold, regional high speed transit plan in the works. How should I have hope? How long should I have to wait to see our government leaders have such a plan? Regional high speed transit needs do not just extend from the Detroit River to Eight Mile or Telegraph.

By: Roger Martin

Roger Martin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:01:31 +0000

Momentum continues to build for expanding rapid transit across Michigan. First, there’s House Bill 6114 pending on the floor of the state House in Lansing. The bill would help boost transit in cities across Michigan. Then this week or next week, bills are expected in the House and Senate to advance the 3.4-mile light rail line planned for Detroit. On Sunday, Sept. 28, The Detroit News published a favorable editorial about Detroit’s regional transit plan. And today (Thursday, Oct. 2) the Lansing State Journal urged the Legislature to expand mass transit. Many cities in other states are creating thousands of jobs and generating billions in new investments precisely because of their rapid transit line. Michigan must do the same. Please urge your state lawmakers support public policies such as House Bill 6114 to jumpstart transit in Detroit, Grand Rapids … and all across Michigan.

By: Roger Martin

Roger Martin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:15:51 +0000

I’m a first-timer to the Center’s blog, but admire very much what you all are trying to do from the policy and political perspectives in Michigan. We need to move to the sensible middle, without question. I’m also very interested in public transit, as are a couple of our clients, who believe strongly in the economic development benefits transit expansion can bring to Michigan. I look forward to contributing to this conversation on your blog in the future.

By: John Czarnecki

John Czarnecki — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:05:28 +0000

Since southeast Mich. is not interested in public transit the Lansing area should think about light rail along US 27 up to St. Johns and Michigan Avenue/Grand River from Meridian Twp to the Capitol. There would be long term pay offs. We have too many apartments being scatter throughout the three counties making public transit very costly to serve them.