Hertel looks to propose Detroit transit authority in April
Transit czar John Hertel is hoping to propose a regional transit authority by April, which would, if approved, have the ability and power to build a transit system that incorporates metro Detroit, as well as the Detroit.Excerpt:“If you’re going to have a mass transit that serves the three counties
and Detroit that is a unified system and a modern system, yeah, you’re
going to have to have some way to raise local funds. There’s no doubt
about it,” he said. “Mass transit is expensive, but it’s a lot more
expensive not to do it.”As to whether Detroit will get a mass
transit system soon, Hertel said, “I now believe that the chances have
passed 50/50, but I’m not telling you it’s a sure thing.”Read the entire article here.
Transit czar John Hertel is hoping to propose a regional transit
authority by April, which would, if approved, have the ability and
power to build a transit system that incorporates metro Detroit, as
well as the Detroit.
Excerpt:
“If you’re going to have a mass transit that serves the three counties
and Detroit that is a unified system and a modern system, yeah, you’re
going to have to have some way to raise local funds. There’s no doubt
about it,” he said. “Mass transit is expensive, but it’s a lot more
expensive not to do it.”
As to whether Detroit will get a mass
transit system soon, Hertel said, “I now believe that the chances have
passed 50/50, but I’m not telling you it’s a sure thing.”
Read the entire article here.
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