Transit

Transit is part of SEMCOG's transportation management system. In its efforts to improve the mobility of all people, including those with special needs and those without cars, SEMCOG works to help public and private transportation providers meet the mobility needs of the people and communities they serve. Working on a regional level, SEMCOG developed a regional transit plan, Improving Transit in Southeast Michigan: A Framework for Action (PDF, 16.25 MB). This plan, adopted by SEMCOG in October 2001, sets the course for developing a comprehensive transit system in Southeast Michigan by combining extensive public input with research and technical analysis to create a system that provides a balance of viable options. A four-tier transit system is recommended and includes:

• a 12-corridor rapid transit network;
• enhanced fixed-route bus service; 
• improved and expanded community transit; and
• the establishment of regional transit links. 

Since adopting the plan, the region is implementing several recommendations. These include:

• Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study (DTOGS) a rapid transit study identifying transit options to improve accessibility and mobility in the Detroit area,  
• examining increased transit opportunities from Ann Arbor to downtown Detroit, and  
• supporting the creation of a regional transit authority to govern and coordinate all transit services and lead in implementing the plan. 

At the same time, SEMCOG actively works with other organizations and agencies to develop paratransit services designed to meet the special needs of the region's residents.

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