New York….Chicago….Detroit??
During the last month I was in both NY and Chicago and while there I took full advantage of the public transportation available. In both cities you have the choice of taxi, bus, or subway (El in Chicago). I started to think why Detroit doesn’t have more choice for public transportation and whether or not it would even be considered in a city that is dubbed the auto capital of the world. Could it be politics that is holding Detroit back, or is it simply a lack of organization and funding?
Do New York and Chicago have a ride as fun as the People Mover? It may not seem like much, but to those who live near it, the People Mover is a treasure to getting in and out of busy areas during crazy games or concerts. While it isn’t conventional or flexible for long distances it is quite useful.
I agree that the people mover is convenient once you are downtown, but the people mover is not going to get suburbanites down to the city on a regular basis. Detroit needs this crucial segment to spend more money in the city, but I fear many are held back by the inconvenience of having to worry about navigating the many one ways, parking and drinking and driving.