Thanks for the info. I downloaded it, and the box downtown (which used to tell us to consult individual route schedules) now says "see inset". Any idea where...
When I have seen buses on the new express bus routes, they do not seem to be full of passengers. The new schedule, I think, will hurt rather than help this....
Oops! I hadn't even noticed that change before you mentioned it. I wish I had an answer to give you as to why the change was made, as there was no smaller map...
I do understand your concerns "professorscottfromdetroit", but I'm one who believes the extra fare is warranted. From my understanding this new service...
The fare ordinance allows for a $2 park and ride and it is permissible to have a special event higher fare. However, express service is not an exception to the...
Excellent answer Mr. Craig and so accurate! Martin Edwards - Clark Walden ID: 0387768 PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences Leadership and...
IÂ just happen to run across this bit of information the other day while browsing through the Fall 2008 edition of "DDOT Back to School News". It looks like...
It's now official..... BOB has arrived at DDOT, i.e., Bikes On Buses.  According to an announcement just posted on the DDOT web-site, the use of bike racks...
Well, we could argue this to death, but two parting notes. First, Patty has an excellent point. Fares are set by ordinance and the current ordinance does not...
Professor, You are correct, but until we can get more funding, we can't buy more buses and hire more drivers and mechanics. As for saving time, since Woodward...
Martin, How are you? I met you at that thing at the east campus of WC3D not many weeks back. Your main point is precisely correct: the funding needs to be...
*Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. Detroit is edging closer than ever to a new LRT link from Hart Plaza to New Center as a...
Hello members, I finally got around to adding a couple of new entries to the "DDOT Trivia & Stuff" page, located at the DetroitTransitHistory.info website. ...
... We arrived in downtown Detroit (via Deluxe Motor Stages from Redford) on the day that the Times shut down. I believe their building was directly across the...
Reminder from: DSR-2-DOT Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSR-2-DOT/cal WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TROLLEY SERVICE BEGAN ON THIS DATE IN 1976 Saturday...
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*Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. september 12,2008.detroit,michigan,U.S.A. ******************** If you are having trouble with...
Nowadays its fairly common to see those vinyl bus-wrap ads that can cover an entire transit bus, and basically create a moving billboard on wheels. So what...
Already superceded by ..... http://www.suntimes.com/news/transportation/1179334,CST-NWS-cta23.article Ditigal signs, not only lighted, but animated and...
*Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. An ambitious plan to develop a mass transit system for the nation's automotive capital --...
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This Day in Auto History: 10.9.1899 The world’s first full-sized gasoline-powered buses, two 12-hp German-built Daimlers, go into service in London, England ...
This gets better. DDOT has applied through MDOT for funding to purchase bike racks for all buses, and a friend at MDOT told me yesterday that MDOT will...
I see a notice from DDOT that as of 11/1 they will no longer issue change cards. Any idea what's going on with that? I use the monthly regional pass so it...
Well folks, it looks like Professor Scott hit it right on the money. The following information was posted on the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)...
... Hmmm, sounds like a valid question Professor Scott. The satellite terminals were informed of this move to "exact change" and the push toward Value Cards...
FYI, just a little info to pass along to the DDOT Woodward operators, and others concerned. Â Some Gilbert TEOs are aware that this past Thursday the...
My guess is that DDOT is going to become as "Exact Change" only as it can get. There may have been abuse with the change cards, and if they are trying to push...