In a recent conversation, Yonah Freemark made bold predictions for the future of transit in Detroit, expressing optimism about a potential regional transit network. He notes a shift in Michigan's political landscape, suggesting that even with the Republican-held legislature, there is a push for progressive reforms. Furthermore, the narrative around Detroit is shifting, with recent census data showing population gains, countering long-held perceptions of decline. This optimism indicates a potential transformative shift in public transit and regional planning.
“My wild thing is that the Detroit region will finally come together with an actual regional transit plan and the funding to create a great network of transit service.”
“I think that Michigan has this progressive streak in it right now. The legislature has Republicans in control, but... I think that the governor has been pretty dynamic.”
“It’s really interesting to watch what's been happening in Detroit lately... the narrative... that it was a loser county... The census said, ‘You guys got some population gain.’”
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