Even as the rest of the country adopts regional mass transit plans to help de-emphasize a car-only culture, metro Detroit still lags behind. The
Detroit Free Press offers up a spirited editorial for why Detroit and its suburbs need to create a regional bus system.
Excerpt:"The need for transit is critical in southeast Michigan. At least 25% of Detroit households don't own vehicles. Throughout the region, many others who do have cars want alternatives, especially with gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon. Mass transit can provide them, while sparking investment, reducing congestion and improving air quality. It is essential to attracting and retaining talented young people.
Together, SMART and DDOT carry about 165,000 people a day. Roughly 40% of SMART's riders are Detroiters commuting to suburban jobs. Transit is an inherently regional issue that demands regional answers."
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