Regions Midwest
Detroit to Get $371M Rail System
April 30, 2008

The city of Detroit announced plans to construct a two-rail rapid-transit system along Woodward Avenue from downtown to 8 Mile. An estimated $371 million light-rail system will allow commuters to park in 400 spaces at the State Fairgrounds and ride to and from downtown with stops at 13 to 15 sheltered stations. The Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study concluded an 18-month review about what corridor and type of transit would be the best bet for the city, Detroit Free Press reported. Construction is set to begin in three years, with an estimated 11,000 riders a day by 2013.

 
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