Transportation
It should come as no surprise that the car is the method of choice for getting around in Detroit and its suburbs. In addition to keeping you updated about the status of Detroit's streets and highways, information about Detroit's other modes of transportation is provided.
Getting Around in Downtown Detroit
The theory and practice of successful navigation in downtown Detroit. The article includes information about street design, the People Mover, buses, taxies and freeways.
The theory and practice of successful navigation in downtown Detroit. The article includes information about street design, the People Mover, buses, taxies and freeways.
Detroit's Hub-and-Spoke Street Design
Downtown Detroit's street layout is modeled after Pierre Charles L’Enfant's hub-and-spoke design, which can make navigating around downtown Detroit a head-scratching experience.
Downtown Detroit's street layout is modeled after Pierre Charles L’Enfant's hub-and-spoke design, which can make navigating around downtown Detroit a head-scratching experience.
Profile of Detroit's People Mover
Profile of Detroit's elevated train, the People Mover, including history, stops, fare, unique features and criticisms.
Profile of Detroit's elevated train, the People Mover, including history, stops, fare, unique features and criticisms.
Planned Road Construction
Locate information regarding planned construction and lane closures on the roads and highways in the Detroit Metro Area. Check by region, county or route through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Locate information regarding planned construction and lane closures on the roads and highways in the Detroit Metro Area. Check by region, county or route through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Traffic and Accident Alert
Get up-to-the-minute traffic information for the Detroit Metro Area, including accident information, color-coded status map and camera feeds.
Get up-to-the-minute traffic information for the Detroit Metro Area, including accident information, color-coded status map and camera feeds.
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
Detroit's major airport has undergone a lot of renovations recently, including a new terminal, runway, hotel and parking garage. Construction is underway to replace the aging Smith Terminal. There is also a new southern entrance off of I-275. The website is a valuable resource regarding airport and construction detours and delays.
Detroit's major airport has undergone a lot of renovations recently, including a new terminal, runway, hotel and parking garage. Construction is underway to replace the aging Smith Terminal. There is also a new southern entrance off of I-275. The website is a valuable resource regarding airport and construction detours and delays.
Amtrak: Michigan Routes and Cities Served
Amtrak currently services routes from Detroit to Port Huron, Grand Rapids and Chicago.
Amtrak currently services routes from Detroit to Port Huron, Grand Rapids and Chicago.
Greyhound Bus Service From Detroit
Greyhound services over 100 cities and towns in Michigan. The main Greyhound Station is located on Howard Street in downtown Detroit.
Greyhound services over 100 cities and towns in Michigan. The main Greyhound Station is located on Howard Street in downtown Detroit.
Road Bike Rides in Southeast Michigan
Trails.com lists bike rides in southeastern Michigan, including paths in Belle Isle, Rochester, Westland and Grosse Pointe.
Trails.com lists bike rides in southeastern Michigan, including paths in Belle Isle, Rochester, Westland and Grosse Pointe.
CarPool Classifieds for the Metro Detroit Area
eRideShare.com provides a search engine that connects commuters willing to share a ride. The page provided lists the carpool classifieds for the Metro Detroit Area.
eRideShare.com provides a search engine that connects commuters willing to share a ride. The page provided lists the carpool classifieds for the Metro Detroit Area.