We just got word that there’s a chance the Michigan House of Representatives could move HB 6114 this week.  This bill is a good first step to show that Michigan can support transit and that we can really develop (or re-develop) around transit. 

Consider this video, especially the comments about the millions of new investment that is already being discussed on the Howell to Ann Arbor commuter rail line:

Today we revisit the topic of how to address the high demand for transit throughout the country while dealing with the expensive fuel prices that are troublesome to all modes of transportation (especailly my car):

http://citiwire.net/post/181/

Damned if you … damned if you don’t, eh?

I’ve been reading articles and opinions of The Center for Michigan for about a year now.  A few moments ago I received their latest weekly blog, which includes notice that the feds are looking to, after an overdue length of time, provide better funding for transit.  Beyond that, it mentions that Michigan will need to be ready to have the match dollars that go along with that federal transit money (since nothing is free).

Take a gander at this and let me know what you think about it: http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/blog/gazing-afar-at-mass-transit/

From back at the Mackinac Policy Conference this year, here’s a little something that sheds a little light on how to get Detroit on the right track - courtesy of John Hertel (CEO - Detroit Regional Transit).