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Woodward Ave. between I-75 and MLK [[not downtown but part of the urban core)

I believe there was a major sewerage backup problem that happened just as they were getting ready to open. I think the delays are related to problems getting the insurance company to pay out.

I'm watching to see if this ends up being part of a larger mixed-use development, or if Whole Foods builds a stand-alone store like their typical suburban stores. I would be ok with a stand-alone...

The big difference between Indy and Detroit is that the city of Indianapolis is almost 50% of the metro area's population. Detroit is only about 20%. Both Indy and Columbus have a lot going for them...

The best argument for an RTA would be if supporters could show short-term cost savings for municipalities. Every city is currently pinching every last penny and drawing down reserves to a dangerous...

The leadership in Detroit, Wayne County, State of Michigan, and Washington D.C. have all expressed their commitment to the Woodward Light Rail project. Public comments at the meeting last Saturday...

Look at the suburban areas that are doing well right now. They are the more urban ones [[Ferndale, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Dearborn, Rochester). It is obvious that the market is shifting towards these...

All modes of transportation are subsidized in the U.S. Roads are paid 80% by the federal government, gas prices are held artificially low, airports get billions in capitol and operating subsidies,...

That would be very forward-looking for MDOT, and I hope they did indeed anticipate the need for rail down the center north of Grand. It's pretty obvious that MDOT thinks the project is going to...

Amtrack has set ridership records 11 out of the last 13 years. Glad the republicans in congress want to cut the funding...

There will be no decision until the final environmental impact statement is complete [[Saturday meetings were to allow public comment on the draft). Part of this process is selecting a final...

Light Rail investments typically have significant positive effects on the land values of property within 1/2 mile of the line. The Illitches probably own more property along the first leg of that...

Mikeg,

Please do not interpret my comments as a wholesale endorsement of federal policies. I too am troubled that money is disproportionately available for capital investments as opposed to...

Mikeg,

How is this a problem if the money that the fed government is giving back to States and local gov't is increasing? Doesn't this imply that the $ would be left in the hands of the fed. gov't...

I can't stand it when people refer to tax dollars as "my money." The money isn't "yours," it is "ours".

Various government bodies spend money on programs I don't agree with. They also spend some...

Green lighting = energy-efficient lighting = significantly lower public lighting costs. Every city in the U.S. that can afford these upgrades is doing them [[see Ann Arbor for a local example). The...

It is significantly less expensive to operate light rail transit service than bus service. Trains run faster than buses and carry more passengers. That reduces the number of operators [[drivers)...

Center-of-street with dedicated lanes is the only way to go. Look at Spadania Ave. in Toronto for a good example. There the trains have their own signals and approaching trains get priority [[light...

Very insightful and clearly put case. I remember hearing a stat somewhere that close to 10% of the population of the state lives within 1 mile of Woodward Ave.

With all of the corruption in Kwame's administration, there is NO WAY CCK stayed squeaky clean! Even if she wasn't directly involved, she had to know her son's administration was corrupt, and she...

Wow, a pretty happy day for Detroit transit! I can't wait to ride this train. I also can't imagine that Oakland County will do anything but DEMAND to have this line extended at least as far North as...

Wow. Way to over-simplify the problems of the City of Detroit. I would LOVE it if we could make a big change just by shifting jobs from city departments to public safety. Unfortunately, the city has...

Yes, land values along Woodward Ave. [[and even as far as 1/4 mile away from Woodward) are likely to increase dramatically with the addition of light rail. Think about who owns most of the property...

Anyone that owns property along Woodward Ave. wants this to happen. So add to this list: Ilitches, Karmanos, DMC, WSU, UofM, State of Michigan, City of Detroit, almost any big name you can think of....

I don't think the city should be stuck with the bill for any Packard plant demo. It would set a horrible precedent if the city were to take possession of a site that has zero value, and is in fact a...