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.

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.

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.

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.

MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants

Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.

Self-driving shuttles bound for Detroit enter testing phase

The automated shuttles will transport seniors and disabled Detroit residents that live in one of two zones. They're expected to deploy next year.

First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit

The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.