Summary
Commenters asked for restoration of the Davison bus route to Van Dyke, free senior fares, and action on conditions at Rosa Parks Transit Center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Seniors on fixed incomes cited Medicare deductions and the 50-cent fare burden.
Northeast-side riders and seniors if routes and fares change.
Riders dealing with cut routes, dirty stops, and hostile customer service.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
DDOT showed ridership up 10% year over year, no summer service slump, and a peak week of 48,000 free student rides. A $1 million state appropriation keeps free student rides budget-neutral, and 200 benches plus 100 shelters are being installed. Members asked about winter transit-center hours and Uber/Lyft-style paratransit options.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
Commenters asked for restoration of the Davison bus route to Van Dyke, free senior fares, and action on conditions at Rosa Parks Transit Center.
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