Density Vs. Transit
The argument against mass transit in Southeast Michigan has always included the claim that our region isn't dense enough. But that hasn't stopped sprawling metros like Phoenix and Salt Lake City from building highly successful light rail systems. Though we ran this story in Metromode three years ago, we think it's just as relevant today. News from Concentrate Read More →
Amtrak’s Wolverine train line carries record number of passengers
It's about time. With Amtrak seeing record ridership on its Michigan trains and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's recent announcement of nearly $47 million in funding for mass transit objectives in Michigan, the state is making moves to cut its dependence on the passenger car as the only reliable means of transit. Ridership on Amtrak's Wolverine rail line between Pontiac and Chicago grew 4.9% during the fiscal year ended Sept.... [Read More...]
