Corridor StudiesAnn Arbor-Detroit Regional Rail Project

Project Sponsor
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)

Description
This is a three-year demonstration project to provide regional rail service in the Ann Arbor - Detroit corridor using existing infrastructure whenever possible. This includes using current Amtrak stations in Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Detroit (New Center) and adding locations in Ypsilanti and at Detroit Metro Airport.  

The project is intended to illustrate how rapid transit can serve Southeast Michigan. Ridership data will be collected to both better customize the service to passenger needs and provide a more accurate basis to analyze options for expansion.

The project is being managed by SEMCOG with the assistance of a steering committee that includes representatives of all communities in the corridor, Wayne and Washtenaw County officials, state and federal representatives, Michigan Department of Transportation, the local transit operators (DDOT and SMART) and members of the private sector.

For more information SEMCOG has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions.  You can also view analysis and previous study results.

Status
Meetings are being scheduled with the host railroads to begin negotiations regarding the use of their rail lines for passenger rail service. Other activities include researching equipment costs, determining land ownership, developing ridership estimates, building potential service schedules, and exploring funding options. Additional information and project updates

Contact
Carmine Palombo, Director, Transportation Programs, SEMCOG
(313) 324-3314