Below are recent articles about SMART, please be aware that some links may be expired.
7/25/2010 Group Dispatches TV Ads to get "yes" Vote on SMART Tax Renewal, Crain’s Detroit Business
SMART ads and millage renewal
7/25/2010 SMART Bus Riders Relying on Renewal, Hometown Life
SMART millage renewal
7/25/2010 Voters to Decide on SMART Bus Millage Renewal, Hometown Life
SMART millage renewal
7/25/2010 Voters Can Keep SMART Buses Rolling, The Detroit Free Press
SMART millage renewal
7/21/2010 Voters to Decide Several Ballot Funding Proposals on Aug. 3, Spinal Column,
SMART millage renewal
7/20/2010 Improving Metro Detroit's Bus System Benefits Everyone, ModelD
Improvements in SMART may help Metro Detroit
7/19/2010 SMART vs. Free Speech? Lawsuit Plaintiff Slams Bus System for Denying 'Leaving Islam' Ad, MLive
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
7/19/2010 If the millage is not passed, Smart won't be able to operate, WWJ
SMART millage renewal
7/18/2010 If the millage is not passed, Smart won't be able to operate, WXYZ
SMART millage renewal
7/18/2010 If the millage is not passed, Smart won't be able to operate, WDIV
SMART millage renewal
7/18/2010 Efficient SMART System Needs Millage Renewal, The Detroit Free Press
SMART millage renewal
7/18/2010 Improving Metro Detroit's Bus System Would Be a Win for all of us, The Detroit Free Press
Bus Improvements would benefit Metro Detroit
7/18/2010 The SMART bus millage & changing the guard at Lewis & Munday – Hertel Interview, WXYZ
SMART millage renewal
7/16/2010 Millage Renewals a Bargain for Oakland, The Oakland Press
SMART millage renewal
7/16/2010 Millage Reminder on SMART Bus Ads, The Macomb Daily News
SMART education campaign and millage renewal
7/15/2010 SMART Boss Defends Bus Signs, The Macomb Daily News
SMART education campaign and millage renewal
7/15/2010 Letters, 7-15-10, The Macomb Daily Opinion
SMART millage renewal
7/14/2010 Save and Improve Bus Service, The Detroit Free Press
Improving SMART and saving transportation
7/11/2010 Woodward non-motorized plan charts path for future, The Oakland Press
SMART’s bike racks
7/10/2010 DDOT drivers stage sick out, SMART buses trying to pick up slack, WWJ
DDOT drivers call in sick, SMART picks up slack
7/10/2010 Blanket the Area with Bus Routes, Fare-Free Michigan
More SMART routes
7/10/2010 DDOT drivers stage sick out, SMART buses trying to pick up slack, WDIV Detroit
DDOT drivers call in sick, SMART picks up slack
7/10/2010 City Bus Drivers Call in Sick, Riders Face Long Delays, The Detroit News
DDOT drivers call in sick, SMART picks up slack
6/30/2010 Regional leaders tout SMART bus millage renewal, The Detroit News
SMART millage renewal
6/25/2010 Legal Battle Brews Over Ban on 'Anti-Islam' Bus Ads, AOL news
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/22/2010 Anti-Islam Ad Belongs on Buses, Court is Told, The Detroit Free Press
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/22/2010 Leaving Islam? Metro Detroit bus system center of religious controversy after denying ads, MLive.com
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/22/2010 Agencies Team Up to Invite Metro Detroiters to Dump the Pump!, smartbus.org
Talk about SMART’s “Dump the Pump” event
6/17/2010 Transit Agencies Across the Country Encourage People to Save Money and Help Our Country Reduce its Reliance on Oil, APTA
How transit, including SMART, can help in many ways
6/16/2010 Build a More Efficient Transportation System, The Detroit Free Press
SMART
6/09/2010 Regional Mass Transit at Crossroads, Spinal Column
SMART progression
6/08/2010 SMART Service a Necessity for Some, The Oakland Press
SMART millage renewal is necessary for many people
6/04/2010 Carolyn Lusch: Progress at Last, The Michigan Daily
Benefits of a reliable transit system in Metro Detroit
6/03/2010 Detroit Bus System Refuses Anti-Religious Ads, Dispatches from the Culture
Wars
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/01/2010 Suit Filed Against SMART for Refusing Anti-Islam Bus Ad, Michigan messenger
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/01/2010 First Amendment: Ban of ‘anti-Muslim’ bus ad inspires suit, First Amendment Coalition
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
6/01/2010 Who is behind the Detroit bus ads - "Leaving Islam?, American Atheists aanews
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Detroit-Area Bus Agency Sued by Group for Rejecting Ads Encouraging Muslim Defectors, The Canadian Press
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Oakland Voters Face Tax Proposals for everything from Police Services to Local Parks, The Oakland Press
SMART millage renewal
5/28/2010 “Anti-Muslim” Bus Ads Lead to Controversy, Lawsuit, The Underground
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Bus Ad Targets Local Muslims; Ad Rejected by SMART, WXYZ News
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Bus Agency Sued For Refusing Muslim Ads, WDIV Detroit
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Bus Agency Sued for Refusing Muslim Defector Ads, Chicago Tribune
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 Detroit transit sued for nixing 'Leaving Islam?' ad, Washington Times
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad
5/28/2010 SMART service in the black, but future is dim, The Detroit News
SMART millage renewal
5/28/2010 'Anti-Muslim' Ad Sparks Suit, The Detroit News
Controversy over “anti-Muslim” ad.
5/22/2010 Rally puts Transit Woes in Spotlight, The Detroit Free Press
Supporters rally for Metro Detroit mass transit
5/19/2010 Mass-Transit Authority Bills Clear Committee, Head to Full House, Crain’s Detroit Business
Bills for mass transit are passed and move on
5/18/2010 Feds back Ann Arbor, Detroit Rail Connection, The Detroit Free Press
There is support for the Detroit- Ann Arbor rail system
5/12/2010 Bus Accident Closes Kelly Road, The Macomb Daily News
SMART bus accident in Macomb County
5/12/2010 Several Tax Questions make it to August Ballots, The Oakland Press
SMART tax millage renewal on August 3rd ballot
4/18/2010 Transit’s Next Big Step, The Detroit Free Press
Legislators are set to vote on establishing the Regional Transit Authority for southeast Michigan
4/18/2010 Lenox’s Hertel to take over SMART, The Voice
Article on appointment of new SMART G.M. with comments from John Hertel
4/15/2010 Plan to merge senior busing service stalls, The Detroit Free Press
Plans to merge senior services in Northville, Northville Twp. With Plymouth and Plymouth Twp. Senior service is stalled
4/13/2010 SMART bus service continues to be a good investment, The Macomb Daily
Describes the benefits of SMART throughout the region
4/09/2010 Editorial: Bus stop change wise move by Pontiac council, The Oakland Press
Bus stop moved in downtown Pontiac seen as improvement in service by city officials and businesses
4/09/2010 Sterling Heights and Macomb County Chambers of Commerce Endorse Mass Transit plan, The Macomb Daily
Mention of John Hertel appointment as General Manager of SMART
3/28/2010 John Hertel appointed general manger of SMART, MPTA Online
John Hertel is appointed G.M. of SMART, is expected to move forward regional transit
3/26/2010 27-year-old man killed after hitting bus head-on, Detroit Free Press
Man rushing to work collides with SMART bus, resulting in fatality in Pontiac
3/25/2010 Man dies in bus-car collision in Pontiac, WJBK Fox 2
Car turns in front of SMART bus, resulting in fatality in Pontiac
3/21/2010 SMART bus services seeks tax renewal, The Macomb Daily
Charles Crumm article on millage vote in August.
3/20/2010 SMART Riders Sound off about bus services, The Oakland Press
SMART riders comment on why SMART service is important to them
3/17/2010 Unseen Hands, Metro Times
Pro ad article on posting of atheist ads on SMART buses
3/17/2010 Transit Authority Bills Revive City and Suburb showdown, Spinal Column
Article on RTCC and RTA, discussion on DDOT and SMART possible merge and ramifications
3/17/2010 SMART seeks tax renewal on August ballot, The Oakland Press
Article by Charlie Crumm re: SMART upcoming millage with video of Steve Brown.
3/15/2010 Pro-atheist Ads on SMART buses Vandalized, MLive
Word “don’t” scratched off buses, in ‘Don’t believe in God?” message. SMART replaced ads.
3/04/2010 Metro Detroit Buses to Bear Atheist’ message, The Oakland Press
Story on atheist ads on SMART buses
3/03/2010 Atheists, Agnostics to put ads on buses, NewsFlash
Story on SMART bus ads
3/03/2010 Pro-atheist Ads coming soon to SMART buses: “Don’t believe in God? You are not alone”, MLive
SMART explains First Amendment dictates we comply with request for “neutral content” ads
3/03/2010 SMART buses carry Atheist message, Detroit News
Group running ads interviewed by Tom Greenwood
3/03/2010 ‘No reason to feel offended’ by Atheist bus message, Detroit group says, Windsor Starr
Coalition for reason explains rational behind ads
3/03/2010 SMART buses to carry Atheist message, Detroit News
Bus ads for atheist group on SMART buses. Other agencies across country have run similar ads
3/03/2010 Atheists reach out to nonbelievers with ad campaign on SMART buses, Crain’s Detroit Business
Story on SMART bus ad campaign
2/26/2010 Interview with Jeff Garrett- Detroit Free Press, WJR
Discussion on need for regional transit, total opt-in
2/25/2010 Mass transit scores more federal funds for rail, bikes, Metromode
Federal funds to be used by SMART for bike racks
2/24/2010 Detroit’s SMART to make customer service improvements, Metro Magazine
ARRA funds to be used to upgrade service, i.e. new fare boxes, AVL system
2/22/2010 MDOT receives 5 million from Feds, WLNS.com
Distribution of MDOT funds including new bike racks
2/11/2010 SMART Makes Rider-Centric Upgrades to Bus Service, Metromode
Announcement of new fare boxes, biodiesel buses, shelters and new AVL system
2/09/2010 SMART Announced the $20.2 Million of Federal Stimulus Money it Received Will Replace Fare Boxes on its Vehicles This Month, New Herald
SMART gets $20.2 million in stimulus money to replace fare boxes
2/07/2010 “Golden Triangle” at Core of Transit Plan, Crain’s Detroit Business
Mention of SMART as part of total transit plan
1/26/2010 Troy Transit Center Lands Another $250K in Funds, Detroit News
Additional stimulus funds approved for Troy/Birmingham Transit Center
1/22/2010 Millage Renewals May Face Uphill Climb, Macomb Daily
Challenges of millage renewals in current economic climate
1/21/2010 County board seeks SMART information, Spinal Column
Oakland County Board of Commissioners resolution to request service stats from SMART
1/15/2010 It’s a Go for Farmington Hills Bus Vote, Examiner
Report on Farmington Hills vote to stay in SMART system
1/12/2010 Farmington Hills City council Votes to Stay in SMART, Crain’s
Farmington Hills votes to put SMART on ballot by 6 to 1
1/09/2010 It’s more than SMART, The Enterprise
Opting in is good for all of Oakland County
1/08/2010 Transportation for seniors rolls downhill, Detroit Free Press
Importance of accessible transportation for seniors
1/06/2010 Stay SMART in Farmington Hills, Detroit Free Press
JEFF GERRITT editorial on need for Farmington hills to stay in SMART
12/22/2009 2 New SMART Buses, Action News At 6
The city of Sterling Heights has 2 new SMART buses for it’s senior transportation service
12/21/2009 The Gift of Transportation Could Keep Someone in Their Job This Winter, Examiner
Buy a SMART bus pass for someone’s stocking for the holidays
12/17/2009 Michigan News: Legislator Pushes Bus System Merger, Crain’s
Rep. Bert Johnson discusses two-system merger
12/16/2009 Free McDonald’s and Bus Fare for SMART Passengers, Action News At Noon
Southeast Michigan McDonald’s is offering bus riders free fare and free food
12/16/2009 Free McDonald’s and Bus Fare for SMART passengers, Fox 2 News Morning
Southeast Michigan McDonald’s is offering bus riders free fare and free food
12/12/2009 Lawmakers approve $1.3 million for transit center, C&G News
Federal funds approved for Troy-Birmingham Transit Center.
12/10/2009 Oakland County leaders say no to a tax for SMART service, Fox 2 News Morning
Oakland county decides to leave opt-in/out to communities
12/10/2009 SMART has, will continue to make changes for riders, Detroit Free Press
SMART’s adjusts to customers changing needs
12/10/2009 New transit center could get federal aid, The Oakland Press
New transit center, to be used by SMART and other local transit agencies to get federal aid
12/10/2009 Countywide Bus Tax Nixed in Oakland Co. Once Again, Detroit Free Press
Discussion on effects of Oakland County not opting in as a whole
12/09/2009 Locals React to Bus Proposal Rejection, West Bloomfield Beacon
Discussion of proposal rejection
12/09/2009 County-wide Bus Proposal Fails, Birmingham/Bloomfield Eagle
Vote on county-wide opt-in of SMART fails
12/09/2009 Oakland Voters to Consider Two-Year Renewal of SMART Tax, Detroit News/ Commuting news
Two-year SMART millage renewal proposed to replace current three-year renewal
12/09/2009 Congress Could Vote This Week on Funding for Troy-Birmingham Transit Center, Crain’s
Troy-Birmingham Transit center funding
12/02/2009 Fare Increase, Actions News At 7
SMART raises bus fares
12/02/2009 Fare Increase, My20 News At Ten
SMART raises bus fares
12/02/2009 Committee Nixes Countywide SMART Millage, The Spinal Column
Oakland County Commissioners turn down county-wide SMART millage proposal
12/01/2009 Bus Services, Fox 2 News Morning
Oakland County officials turned down a plan to expand SMART bus services
12/01/2009 Bus Fares, Fox 2 News Morning
SMART fare increase
12/01/2009 Bus Pass, Mackinac Center
Oakland County opting in
12/01/2009 SMART bus rides increase to $2, Detroit News
SMART fare increase
11/30/2009 Bus Tax Questions Sparks Oakland County, Detroit Free Press
County discusses all opt-in
11/30/2009 Regional Transit Takes Another Blow in Detroit, Wordpress
SMART should be able to service all communities in region
11/23/2009 This week’s decisions in Oakland county 11/23/2009, Detroit Free Press
Comments supporting county-wide opt-in for SMART services in Oakland County
11/19/2009 Should SMART be available throughout Oakland?, Detroit Free Press
In support of letting voters decide whether to provide services for all of Oakland County
11/15/2009 Why Oakland county needs countywide bus services (a video), TRU Archived Blog
Video exhibiting “donut” service without complete county opt-in
11/12/2009 Police look for bus, evidence associated with death of MSU student, The State News
E. Dryden statement regarding SMART driver finding body of MSU student
11/06/2009 MSU student dies after being dragged by vehicle, The Detroit News
Initial story erroneously reported that student may have been hiding under SMART bus
11/02/2009 Saving the Earth, cash and gas, The South End
Using SMART and public transit
11/02/2009 Wayne State University to Hold Alternative Transportation and Mass Transit Event, PositiveDetroit
SMART participates in transit event at Wayne State
10/29/2009 Oakland should opt in to SMART resolution, Detroit Free Press
Editorial in favor of county-wide opt in for SMART services
10/28/2009 Eastpointe adds third SMART bus to city, Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider
Eastpointe dedicates third bus in the City of Eastpointe- allowing seniors now to ride for recreational purposes
10/28/2009 SMART gives Richmond Lenox EMS new 10/28/2009, News- The Voice
SMART dedicated three new transit vehicles to Richmond Lenox
10/23/2009 Macomb County News Briefs, Macomb Daily
The SMART bus system dedicated and introduced three new transit vehicles to the Richmond Lenox Emergency Medical Services
10/16/2009 EASTPOINTE: Ceremony to dedicate new SMART vehicles, Detroit Free Press
SMART dedicates new CPP bus in City of Eastpointe
10/15/2009 Lessons from the road: SMART services helps editor’s day roll along, Observer and Eccentric
Editor’s support of tri-county all community opt-in for SMART
10/08/2009 WYANDOTTE: City receives third SMART bus to transport elderly, disabled residents, News Herald
City of Wyandotte dedicates new bus from SMART for CPP program
10/02/2009 Get on the Bus, TV 20
Goodwill kicks off “Get on the Bus” campaign to help low-income employees get to work
10/01/2009 Goodwill gives bus passes to Metro Detroit job seekers, Detroit News
SMART matches donations for bus passes through Goodwill’s “Get on the Bus” program
10/01/2009 N Oakland colleges expand alt transit options, Metromode
SMART expands service to Oakland University and Cooley Law School (Auburn Campus)
9/29/2009 Detroit, Oakland stall transit plan 09/28/09, Detroit Free Press
SMART mention in comments
9/27/2009 Bus ridership rises, greenhouse gas drops, Macomb Daily
Increase ridership helps decrease greenhouse gases
9/23/2009 Millions of gallons of gas saved last year, Detroit Free Press
Rise in SMART ridership helps save regional fuel consumption
9/22/2009 SMART Board approves bus fare increase effective December 1, Crain’s Detroit
SMART fares to increase December 1 with board approval
9/21/2009 SMART Bus to raise fares, SayYes Forums
Article in support of SMART fare increase
9/21/2009 Downtown Pontiac bus stop stirs controversy, Oakland Press
Local Pontiac business owners want SMART bus stop moved from their area
9/19/2009 SMART bus fare is to Increase to $2, Detroit Free Press
Local News in Brief article on SMART fare increase
9/18/2009 Attention SMART Bus riders they approved a $.50 increase,
WDIV-TV CH.4
Announcement of SMART fare increase
9/18/2009 Many People who depend on the SMART bus system will need
to dig a little deeper for them, WXYZ-TV Ch 7
Announcement of SMART fare increase
9/14/2009 Detroit teenager faces armed robbery charge, Daily Tribune
Teen boarded SMART bus after robbery.
9/11/2009 Intoxicated Woman Hits SMART Bus, WDIV
SMART.
9/11/2009 For Bing, the bus doesn’t stop here, Detroit Free Press
Jeff Gerritt, Editorial.
9/10/2009 Bus Fatally Hits Man In Detroit, WDIV
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/10/2009 Bus Fatally Hits Man In Detroit, WJBK/Channel2
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/10/2009 Bus Fatally Hits Man In Detroit, ClickonDetroit
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/10/2009 Pedestrian dies after being struck by SMART bus, Detroit News
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/9/2009 Detroit man dies after being hit by bus, Detroit Free Press
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/9/2009 Bus Fatally Hits Man in Detroit, WDIV
SMART fatality in Detroit.
9/8/2009 Bing Tells Council to Stop ‘Playing Politics’ over bus cuts, Detroit News,
DDOT and SMART service.
8/31/2009 Transit Needs Statewide Fix, Detroit Free Press
Local Transit.
8/28/2009 Fare Hike Might be SMART Choice, Detroit Free Press
Jeff Gerritt- Editorial
8/21/2009 Michigan gets $55 Million More in Transportation Funds, Michigan Messenger
Funding for local transit, SMART
8/21/2009 People Mover, Bus Systems to get U.S Funds, Detroit Free Press
Funding for local transit, SMART.
8/21/2009 Mich. Gets Nearly $55 Million for Transit Projects, WWMT
Funding for local transit, SMART.
8/20/2009 $45 Million in Federal Funding Earmarked for Southeast Michigan Transit, Crain’s Business Detroit
Funding for local transit, SMART.
8/20/2009 Man Hit by Bus, Dies, Macomb Daily
SMART bus fatality.
8/20/2009 Fed gives Mich. $55M more in transit funds, Detroit News
ARRA funds for SMART.
8/20/2009 MI: $54.8 Million (ARRA Grant), FTA News and Events
ARRA Funds for SMART.
8/20/2009 Three Metro Detroit transit sectors will benefit from federal recovery dollars, MLive
Transit funding for SMART.
8/20/2009 Many people lose in busing cutback, Detroit Free Press
SMART weekend service.
8/19/2009 Council against countywide SMART millage proposal, Spinal Column
Discussion of county opt in.
8/19/2009 Bing’s wrong bus stop, Metro Times
SMART weekend service.
8/19/2009 Macomb County news briefs: Police seek ID of man killed by…, Macomb Daily
Accident, Clinton Twp.
8/18/2009 Man dies after being struck by bus in Clinton Township, WEYI NBC25
Accident, Clinton Twp.
8/18/2009 Royal Oak dedicates new SMART bus, Oakland Press
Royal Oak bus dedication.
8/18/2009 Man who was hit by bus in Clinton Twp. dies, Detroit Free Press
SMART accident Clinton Twp.
8/14/2009 Never on Sunday?, Detroit News
SMART weekend service in Detroit.
8/12/2009 Milford Village $5,894 in transit credits, Spinal Column
Village of Milford accepts transit credits through SMART.
8/2/2009 STAR shines with new buses, Advisor Source
Star bus dedication.
8/1/2009 Commerce accepts $14,000 in transit credit funds, Spinal Column
Commerce accepts CC through SMART.
8/1/2009 SMART bus driver not guilty in death, Macomb Daily
Conclusion of trial for SMART driver.
8/1/2009 Detroit may cut weekend bus service, Detroit News
Mention of SMART service on weekends.
7/29/2009 Smartbus, Truck Collide In Detroit, ClickonDetroit
Accident.
7/29/2009 Romeo area gets new buses, Macomb Daily
SMART bus dedication.
7/29/2009 PB Completes Rosa Parks Transit Center in Detroit, Businesswire
SMART participation.
7/23/2009 STAR Gets SMART and Adds New Busses to Fleet, Romeo Observer
New buses added to STAR fleet in Macomb County.
7/22/2009 Group Wants Countywide SMART ballot, Spinal Column
Meeting of citizens group to promote countywide opt in for all three counties.
7/16/2009 PAATS Welcomes Two New Buses to Fleet, G&C Papers
Bus dedication for new buses for PAATS CPP program.
7/15/2009 SMART Supporters Seeking Countywide Bus Service System, The Oakland Press
Public meeting supporting countywide opt in of all communities.
7/12/2009 Looking for SMART ideas, Crain’s Business Detroit
Discussion on SMART moving forward, budgets, etc.
7/10/2009 Transit Center Should Spark More Improvements, Detroit Free Press
SMART’s involvement in new center.
7/10/2009 $22.5 Million Downtown Bus Depot Opens Tuesday, Detroit Free Press
Opening of new transit center, which will be used by SMART.
7/8/2009 A Sneak Peak in Detroit’s Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit News
New transit center to be used by SMART.
7/8/2009 New Transit Center an Airy Gem, Detroit Free Press
New transit center to be used by SMART.
6/30/2009 Meijer’s Potential Detroit Location, MLive.com
New Meijer’s natural hub for SMART and D-DOT.
6/29/2009 SMART Cuts 25 Percent of Staff, Crain’s Business Detroit
Announcement of 25% reduction in administrative staff.
6/29/2009 SMART Cuts 25 Percent of Staff, Detroit Free Press
Announcement of 25% reduction in administrative staff.
6/26/2009 SMART Bus system is Making Cuts, WJBK-TV
Announcement of 25% reduction in administrative staff.
6/26/2009 SMART Opens Direct Service to ITT Tech Campus, WordPress
Announcement of new service to ITT Tech.
6/26/2009 SMART Consider Fee Hike, Detroit News
SMART possible fare increase.
6/25/2009 SMART Bus, WXYZ-TV
Announcement of public hearing on SMART fare increase.
6/25/2009 SMART BUS Could Increase Fares, WDIV
Discussion of possible fare increase.
6/25/2009 Council Thinks Down Road on SMART, Observer & Eccentric
Farmington Hills discusses future of SMART for city.
6/25/2009 Walled Lake Counsil Adopts $10.8 Million Budget, Spinal Column
SMART millage remains the same in new Walled Lake budget.
6/23/2009 Getting to “Stars & Strips” a Breeze, Macomb Daily
How to use SMART to get to festival.
6/22/2009 Though Exciting, High-Speed Train Requires Scrutiny, Livingston Daily
SMART’s original involvement with People Mover.
6/22/2009 Residents Speak Out on Transit District, Observer and Eccentric
Residents participate in 2-day design charity on regional transportation, supporting SMART.
6/21/2009 Getting to Stars and Stripes in a Breeze, Macomb Daily
SMART sponsors Stars and Stripes.
6/18/2009 National Dump the Pump Day Event June 19 at Cadillac Square, MetroMode
SMART joins coalition to celebrate Dump the Pump.
6/15/2009 Troy, Birmingham Seek Public Transit Input, Detroit News
Cities looking for feedback to crease transit hub.
6/11/2009 Park Expansion Forces SMART to Move Park and Ride, Observer and Eccentric
SMART moves Park & Ride location.
6/11/2009 DetroitYES Forums > Discuss Detroit, Proposed SMART BUS Fare Increase, Detroityesforums.com
SMART proposed a fare increase.
6/11/2009 EDITORIAL: Fare Increase Will Help Sustain Needed Service, Oakland Press
Editorial on how fare increase will help future bus service.
6/9/2009 Region Can’t Afford inaction on Transit, Freep.com
Region needs to work together to move public transit forward.
6/8/2009 Bus Hearing Today, Macomb Daily
Local brief on public hearing in Macomb.
6/8/2009 Public Hearings on Fare Increase, WDIV.com
SMART proposes fare increase.
6/8/2009 SMART Bus System to Have More Hearings on Proposed Fare Hike, Freep.com
SMART holds public hearings on fare increase.
6/8/2009 Public Meetings Set on SMART’s Proposed Bus Fare Increases, Crain’s Business Detroit
SMART Bus hearing on fare increase
6/5/2009 New meetings on SMART Bus Fare, Freep.com
Brief on fare increase
6/4/2009 SMART Bus Hearing on Fare Increase, WXYZ
SMART Bus Hearing on Fare Increase
6/4/2009 SMART Bus Hearing on Fare Increase, FOX 2 WJBK
SMART Bus is holding public hearings on fare increase.
6/3/2009 SMART Bus Hearing on Fare Increase, WXYZ Ch. 7
SMART Bus is holding public hearings on a possible fare increase.
6/3/2009 SMART Bus to Propose Fare Increase, WDIV Ch. 4
The SMART Bus System is proposing a 50 cent fare increase.
5/28/2009 Michigan Expects More Stimulus Money- Money To Boost Transportation, WDIV.com
Stimulus funds expected to pay for transportation improvements in the region.
5/28/2009 Bus Fare Increase, My TV20
Brief article on public hearings for fare increase.
5/27/2009 Michigan Voters Trust Bing Can Change Detroit, Detroit News
Mayor Bing discusses public transportation in the region.
5/27/2009 METRO Detroit: SMART Officials Consider Bus Fare Increase, Detroit Free Press
Brief on public hearings for fare increase.
5/26/2009 Detroit’s M1Rail Project Could Jeopardize Future Federal Funding, Crain’s Detroit Business
Private funds will prevent M1Rail project to be complete due to federal regulations.
5/25/2009 Notice of Public Hearing for SMART, MarketPlaceDetroit.com
Notice of Public Hearing of SMART to consider a proposed fare increase.
5/19/2009 Canopies Going up at $18.3M Rosa Parks Transit Center, Model D
SMART bus passes to be sold at new transit center.
5/18/2009 Bing Faces Painful City Choices, Detroit Free Press
Discussion on regionalizing transit.
5/15/2009 Detroit Bikes! to Work Day- This Friday, May 15th!, WDIV Channel 4
Announcement of “Ride you Bike to Work Day” with participation by SMART.
5/15/2009 Downtown Ho-down, WWJ Newswatch
Announcement of SMART service to Downtown Ho-down.
5/14/2009 Commuters Challenged to Go Green, MyFox Detroit
Announcement of SEMCOG’s event, which was supported by SMART.
5/13/2009 Drivers Take on Commuter Challenge, WWJ – News Radio
Commuter Challenge Event in which SMART participated
5/12/2009 National Transportation Week, WDET FM
Mention of SMART participation in local events.
5/11/2009 Learn More About Mass Transit, Detroit Free Press
“Ride the Bus” event in Campus Martius, as part of National Transportation Week. SMART bus and staff present for demonstration.
5/08/2009 GREEN SPACE: Commuter Challenge Week Gets You Out of Your Car (at least
alone!), Metromode
SMART’s participation in Commuter Challenge week, with DDOT, People Mover, TRU, etc.
4/28/2009 Bus Bike Racks Help Fuse Metro Detroit’s Transit Options, Prosper, Oakland Co.
Bike racks on buses (already on SMART and AA systems) augments transit options.
4/27/2009 Reality Check of Detroit Mayoral Candidates’ Words, The Detroit News
Mayor Cockrel stated within a debate with mayoral candidate Dave Bing his support of SMART – DDOT merge.
4/24/2009 Art After Dark Enlivens Festival of the Arts, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies
New this year is a partnership with the Farmington/Farmington Hills Chamber of Commerce, which is also sponsoring the event, along with SMART bus.