'POGO': What to do if your car goes in the water
A cargo ship collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge led to its collapse, causing several cars to plunge into the water. Authorities offer survival tips for such emergencies, advising individuals to remember "POGO."
Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland into the Baltimore harbor following a "ship strike" early Tuesday morning is expected to cause major economic disruptions to the area and across the country.
Detroit-DTW shuttle starts nonstop service Monday
The sun had yet to rise and the first riders had already exited the doors of the luxury coach-style bus that will be taking people to the airport. "Oh, it's super," said one.
I-94 closing in Detroit this weekend for bridge work
I-94 is closing in Detroit this weekend for bridge construction.
Nonstop Detroit-to-DTW bus program kicks off with high hopes for public transit
It will cost someone $6 to get to the airport from Detroit using the new program.
An I-75 lid? Grant to study building land over downtown Detroit highway
In the future, a park could be built over I-75, stitching downtown Detroit and Midtown back together after the highway divided the city decades ago.
United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured flyers in a letter this week that the carrier is looking into the string of incidents that have recently involved its planes, from engine and structural issues to a wheel falling off during takeoff.
Nonstop Detroit-DTW shuttle service begins March 25
It will cost $6 to get from downtown Detroit to the airport, with 16 roundtrips scheduled every day.
Eastpointe approves road diet for Nine Mile, shrinking from 5 to 3 lanes
The city council approved the plan 3-2, though not without intense scrutiny from public and private individuals. One member who spoke called the idea "stupid.:
MDOT launches road usage survey with $10 gift cards for respondents
Michigan is evaluating other ways to pay for its roads. That includes replacing the state gas tax with a road usage charge. Anyone who takes the survey could be eligible for up to $500.
Nonstop Detroit to DTW bus pilot program will launch in spring
A new program will take flyers directly to the airport from the city of Detroit. It will launch at the end of March and cost $15 a trip.
Partial subway service restored after derailment on UWS, disruptive passenger blamed for train collision
Officials say twenty-four people were injured after a subway train carrying arond 300 people and an out-of-service train with four workers on board collided near 96th Street.
DTW road construction will impact travel to airport until 2027
Dingell Drive, which connects terminals at Detroit Metro Airport, will be under construction for years, beginning later this month.
Detroit announces big pay bump for bus drivers, max bonuses of $6,000 a year
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed a year
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rural Oakland County transit adding service days, kickstarts pilot program in Highland Township
Several improvements are on the way for public transit in Oakland County this year, including plans to beef up where, when, and how frequently buses will reach citizens.
Mile-long stretch of I-94 dubbed 'world's most sophisticated highway' to reopen for winter
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
Woodward construction complete with new bike lanes, parking spaces
The busy roadway will now have one less lane on each direction between Eight Mile and 10 Mile.
Fixing Michigan's population problem means reworking education, adding public transit, council says
Michigan is heading in the wrong direction. But these three recommendations could reverse a decades-long problem, according to a state-convened group.
Michigan company accused of lying to Department of Transportation to receive work contracts
An owner and former owner of a Michigan surveying company are facing charges after authorities allege they lied to the Michigan and U.S. Departments of Transportation to get contracts.