Comments on Woodward Avenue Detroit Light Rail Alternatives
It’s time for Detroit to reclaim the mantle of transportation innovation. This music video argues that a light rail line running down the middle of Woodward Avenue, “Mainline Option A,” will be faster, safer, and more reliable than the side-running alternative, “Mainline Option B.” Let’s bring the trains down the middle! Tell it to the feds by March 14: take a moment to submit a comment to woodwardlightrail@detroitmi.gov. See TransportMichigan.org for more information.
trains in the D? word
fabulous eis public outreach innovation
I think my favorite part is the part from 0:00 to 4:11.
I think my favorite part is the part from 0:00 to 4:11.
Great video! Props from Sacramento.
Great video! good use of supporting documents and streetscapes!
Great video! good use of support documents to make it credible!
well done!
well done!
A brilliant mind from Long Beach, CA shared this – Brian U!
this is great — technically accurate as well!
Wow, I love this video. Go D. Yeah, Option A.
So hilarious and accurate
SUPERB ANALYSIS PUT FORTH IS GREAT UNDERSTANDABLE WAY!!! BRAVO LETS DO IT!!!
Make sure it goes to of 8 Mile so people will have one more option for getting out of Detroit.
The LRT in Minneapolis goes down the middle. It works well. However, during a recent visit there, I saw some of the designs in the Detroit Public Library which showed the train hugging the sidewalk, and there are some advantages with that kind of an arrangement, especially for businesses located near stops.
It’s good to see there’s some real momentum gathering behind light rail for Detroit.
I think down the middle is best and that the route should hook up with the Rosa Parks Bus Terminal to support other public transportation in Detroit including our bus system and the people mover…
The streetcars in Richmond VA had their own privet rights of ways in the 1920′s that ran down the center of the streets in fact the streets they ran down where extra wide so there could be four lanes for cars and two lanes for streetcars
Wouldn’t a stop in the middle bring the same development and a better environment? Why would a business want people waiting right outside there door all day? Why would you want trains on your doorstep? I don’t understand what the investors are thinking.
I have the Pizzeria car shown at :53 as well as the town monorail set.
DON’T EVEN BUILD IT! They don’t even cover their daily costs, much less pay back the capital investment.
Part of Boston’s system is also down the middle and it works great.
This seems Legit….
@shroomhead27 the developers are just mistaken, and think that side-running will increase their profits. They’re jut not listening to the planners!
There is not enough demand for light rail at this point. Maybe in 20 years. Improve the bus service first, then have a talk about building billion dollar rail lines.