New transit center an airy gem

The Detroit Free Press calls the newly opened Rosa Parks Transit Center downtown an "airy gem."

Excerpt:

The new Rosa Parks Transit Center, set to open Tuesday, is an open, airy space designed to protect bus passengers from the elements and offer a respite for riders, with striking white canopies that liven up an otherwise dull area of downtown.

It packs a lot into a tight space at the corner of Michigan and Cass: 15 bus bays for 21 Detroit Department of Transportation bus routes, as well as connections with SMART, the suburban bus system; Transit Windsor buses, and taxi stands.

Inside, two levels open to the public offer restrooms, a cashier station for bus fares, and information and security booths. The feel is modern and clean. The facility’s exterior is mostly aluminum-framed windows. Stairway handrails are stainless steel and ceiling tiles aluminum.

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