Transportation stories in Detroit

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Two buses crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop on Friday, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel.The Omni Ride and Fairfax Connector transit buses struck each other shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to a press release from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Emergency per

Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit staff members earned numerous awards from the Michigan Press Association. (Brian Widdis for Bridge Michigan)

Illustration by States Newsroom Endorsements State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) has received the endorsement of the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Demo

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At the Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers are unveiling advanced technologies in electric vehicles and intelligent driving, highlighting their competitive edge over global rivals. The event features over 1,450 vehicles, including numerous global debuts, as the industry shifts towards innovative solutions in transportation.

There was a homeless man who stayed at the BP gas station by Bakers Keyboard Lounge on the corner of 8 Mile and Livernois, for at least 10 years. He was a great human being 💜 This winter he was gone, which was thought not much of, as winter was brutal this year so we assumed he was in a shelter. How

Detroit has been awarded $1.5 million to implement electric and hydrogen freight pilots at Eastern Market, emerging as a global winner in the Toyota Mobility Foundation's Sustainable Cities Challenge. This initiative aims to enhance sustainable transportation solutions in the city.

A preliminary NTSB report indicates that a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport collided with an Air Canada plane, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. The report highlights communication failures and the lack of transponders on the firetruck as contributing factors to the tragic incident.

A preliminary NTSB report highlights critical failures leading to the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, including a lack of transponder on the fire truck and heavy air traffic. The incident resulted in the deaths of two pilots and injuries to 39 others.

[Link: https://i.redd.it/r8f0l4ylxzwg1.jpeg] I only park at the terminal because I can expense it for work, so this doesn't personally effect me. But man this is so greedy it makes me not want to use the terminal parking anymore just out of pure spite, even if I'm paying with company money.

Victoria Edwards, senior at Wayne State University Mortuary Science Program, read the names of unclaimed individuals who died in Wayne County during an interfaith memorial service at Cathedral of St. Paul, (Janelle D.James/Bridge Michigan)

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing the move Thursday a day after Iran again displayed its ability to thwart traffic through the channel.Trump also announced that a ceasefire in Lebanon wou

Michigan residents have spoken up about what matters most to them headed into this year’s election. Experts, lawmakers and journalists will break down the biggest issues at a free event in October.

A senior Detroit Department of Transportation official received a significant raise after the city’s watchdog recommended discipline, while the agency’s former chief safety officer was suspended twice and fired after cooperating with the same investigation. The post DDOT official criticized by watch

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The Michigan Constitution requires a balanced budget each year. (Josh Boland/Bridge Michigan)

Saw this press release today. Apparently MDOT is done with that construction: DETROIT, Mich. - On Thursday, April 23, crews will reopen the Riverwalk between Beaubien and Rivard Streets ahead of planned events scheduled by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DFRC). This portion of the Riverwalk clo

Is anyone interested in helping me repaint a park bridge in Montibeller Park? The park is beautiful, the bridge is aged and a little chipped but a repaint could add so much life to it. Any tips on painting old wood would be helpful too!

DETROIT - Southeast Michigan will see another day of above-normal temperatures on Thursday with highs in the 70s.It will stay mostly dry today. There will be a chance of an isolated rain shower or even a thunderstorm west of I-75.

It's one of the most anticipated projects in metro Detroit - the Gordie Howe Bridge. We've been watching its construction for years. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: What's the latest on the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge?It was originally slated to open in 2024, then the fall of 2025. Well, it's

Hi Everyone, I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan. I live in Detroit and drive to Ann Arbor almost every day for school. Since it is a long commute, I have been thinking about ways to earn some extra income by making use of that regular travel. A few ideas came to mind, such as helping

An emergency response worker walks across the spillway of the Bellaire Dam, one of several that came close to failure amid widespread flooding in northern Michigan. (Scott Harmsen for Bridge Michigan)

The Line 5 pipeline rests at the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac as it crosses from Superior, Wisconsin to Sarnia, Ontario. (Bridge file photo)

My sister’s coming into town and leaving her car here while she’s gone for over a week. The long term options are pretty extensive, almost more than the ticket lol. Are there spots nearby where leaving a car for several days isn’t a big deal? I was thinking of ditching it at a nearby Walmart, but n

I'm afraid an accident is gonna happen because of somebody turning left thinking the traffic was gonna stop

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[Link: https://v.redd.it/bzi4wr5tukwg1] This construction is driving people nuts! Had an ego maniac brake check me on the road. Guys an idiot trying this with a car like that. It’s got to be next to impossible to get parts for it. Plus he’s creating traffic all the way down to 696. Anyway, stay s

The old thread got deleted (rumored to be due to pressure from the Barton Hills community), but I personally don’t think they should get off the hook that easy. I wanted to create a new thread to drive more discussion and hopefully get more clarity on whether or not their roads are TRULY private o