Your 2016 guide to the new and next on Metro Detroit’s trails
Metro Detroit is home to over 1,000 miles of trails—with even more being planned and built every year. Here's what to expect as you plan your next non-motorized adventure.
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Regional transit: DDOT, SMART join forces on express bus service
The refleX line will link city and suburbs with express bus service. Some see it as a big step forward for regional transit, others say the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Software platform simplifies ride-sharing
No one likes the dreaded daily commute to work, which is often costly and tedious. Thanks to the ride-sharing platform SPLT, there will be a little less dread in the morning.
From the Archives: Boulevard of dreams
Remember when Livernois was nine lanes wide? Check out this article from 2007 anticipating the Avenue of Fashion's transition into a two-lane boulevard, a crucial step in the district's revival.
Wheelhouse Detroit to open new bike shop in downtown Hamtramck
Wheelhouse Detroit, the popular bike shop on Detroit's RiverWalk, is opening a second location in May on Joseph Campau in downtown Hamtramck.
Commuting to school with a “Famous” student
Detroit public students students often have no other choice but to wake up hours before school starts to ride a city bus (or two) on their long morning commute. Matt Dibble shares his thoughts after following one "Famous" student.
3 things that could transform metro Detroit in 2016
The Regional Transit Authority millage, partnerships between Silicon Valley and Detroit, and sprawl are a few things we'll be keeping a close eye on this year.
2016 will be a year of big improvements to Detroit’s cycling infrastructure
A new report released by the Detroit Greenways Coalition highlights five bike and trail projects that the bike and pedestrian advocacy group is most looking forward to in 2016.
Regionalism in metro Detroit 1850-2015: An abbreviated timeline
A brief overview of the deep-seated challenges to true regionalism in metro Detroit.
Regional transit: DDOT, SMART join forces on express bus service
The refleX line will link city and suburbs with express bus service. Some see it as a big step forward for regional transit, others say the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Software platform simplifies ride-sharing
No one likes the dreaded daily commute to work, which is often costly and tedious. Thanks to the ride-sharing platform SPLT, there will be a little less dread in the morning.
From the Archives: Boulevard of dreams
Remember when Livernois was nine lanes wide? Check out this article from 2007 anticipating the Avenue of Fashion's transition into a two-lane boulevard, a crucial step in the district's revival.
Wheelhouse Detroit to open new bike shop in downtown Hamtramck
Wheelhouse Detroit, the popular bike shop on Detroit's RiverWalk, is opening a second location in May on Joseph Campau in downtown Hamtramck.
Commuting to school with a “Famous” student
Detroit public students students often have no other choice but to wake up hours before school starts to ride a city bus (or two) on their long morning commute. Matt Dibble shares his thoughts after following one "Famous" student.
3 things that could transform metro Detroit in 2016
The Regional Transit Authority millage, partnerships between Silicon Valley and Detroit, and sprawl are a few things we'll be keeping a close eye on this year.
2016 will be a year of big improvements to Detroit’s cycling infrastructure
A new report released by the Detroit Greenways Coalition highlights five bike and trail projects that the bike and pedestrian advocacy group is most looking forward to in 2016.
Regionalism in metro Detroit 1850-2015: An abbreviated timeline
A brief overview of the deep-seated challenges to true regionalism in metro Detroit.
