Detroit's transit issue and consolidation of SMART and DDOT were in the
spotlight during Detroit's mayoral debate between Dave Bing, Freman
Hendrix, and Mayor Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
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In the long run, both city and suburban leaders will have to think
differently, or southeast Michigan will fall further behind other
regions. Detroit leaders must understand that, with a shrinking city in
financial crisis, they must stop big-timing it and treat the suburbs as
full partners. Suburban leaders must stop screaming every time they
think one of their dollars might help someone in Detroit.
Transportation is a good first step, and three of the candidates for
Detroit mayor appear ready to take it.
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