light rail

Feds Approve $140M Woodward Light Rail Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation has given final clearance to developers of a privately managed Detroit streetcar line.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/22

Detroit Gets $25M In Federal Funding For Woodward Light Rail

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood said it’s “a day of celebration for the city.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/18

Snyder, LaHood To Announce $25M For Woodward Light Rail

Officials later this week are expected to make an announcement about a trainload of federal money heading to Detroit for the Woodward Light Rail project.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/15

Heading south on Woodward Avenue into the city. (credit: WWJ/Marisa Fusinski)

Public Input Sought On Woodward Mass Transit Plan

Residents along the Woodward Avenue corridor are being asked for their input at a series of hearings starting Monday evening.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/03

Artist rendering for Woodward Light Rail project.

US Transit Chief: Metro Detroit Must ‘Get Its Act Together’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he’s ready to start funding a light rail passenger line and fast bus lines in the Detroit area if state and regional officials can finally work together on ending the metro area’s status as the nation’s largest without mass transit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/16