MDOT seeks public comment on high-speed rail plan

In order for Michigan to grow into the future we need to have a means of transportation for the masses. We should look to Europe for example. I believe that a rail system should travel up I75 for the weekend cottage goers. If we were clever enough we could offer small car transportaion once people arrived at there destination and offer a means to transport weekend recreational equipment as well. A rebuilt high speed rail should be offered to Chicago.

It would be nice to see a rail line INTO Detroit, especially from the North Western areas like Lansing, Howell/Brighton, etc.

The Transit center in TROY..is a waste of TAX money..NO one is even hired 2 managed the station,as of YET!!,beening BUILT,,WHY go in2 DETROIT//when U can gamble and shop in TROY??if the people in TROY,,wanted 2 go 2 DETROIT..they would live there.maybe a safe way 2 DRIVE while Black in TROY.,so it might be great 4 some.

Dennis Pauza wrote:

In order for Michigan to grow into the future we need to have a means of transportation for the masses. We should look to Europe for example. I believe that a rail system should travel up I75 for the weekend cottage goers. If we were clever enough we could offer small car transportaion once people arrived at there destination and offer a means to transport weekend recreational equipment as well. A rebuilt high speed rail should be offered to Chicago.

I've often thought the same thing. I get sick of the 4 hour drive, and it could be elevated right along the median.

IF, we don't want to be dependent upon oil prices, IF, we want to move forward in the 21st Century, and IF we want to provide transportation to the masses with somewhat reasonable pricing, we need to embrace multiple non-auto based options. Rail is the beginning, and could start between major cities, with other towns added. This should have begun before now, but better late than never.

ckc wrote:

It would be nice to see a rail line INTO Detroit, especially from the North Western areas like Lansing, Howell/Brighton, etc.

I like your thinking there, ckc. Perhaps apply it across the board.
Just allowing traffic INTO Detroit would be super.

I'm all for the technological development and advancement for a better future but the only problem I have when such an issue arrives is TAXES. The government has lost all credibility to properly spend our money. I don't trust them to keep tax dollars at a low for ANY development.

Detroit and the surrounding area should absolutely have a high speed rail system. Europe is a perfect example. Their railway system travels through out Europe. It is not contained to an area. The entire U.S. should eventually connect all major cities. It would be benefical for tourism and our ego-system, not to mention the economical savings. Unlike other major cities, the Detroit area, the entire State, is dependant on private automobiles or buses. I also believe the suburbianites would travel to the city "Detroit" more often. Not only for work, but for entertainment purposes too.

KJS wrote:

Detroit and the surrounding area should absolutely have a high speed rail system. Europe is a perfect example. Their railway system travels through out Europe. It is not contained to an area. The entire U.S. should eventually connect all major cities. It would be benefical for tourism and our ego-system, not to mention the economical savings. Unlike other major cities, the Detroit area, the entire State, is dependant on private automobiles or buses. I also believe the suburbianites would travel to the city "Detroit" more often. Not only for work, but for entertainment purposes too.

I must disagree with you on the last part of your statement. Until if/when Detroit climbs out of it's hellhole status and offers a much greater range of security, people will not want to travel to it via train or any other public transportation. Public transportation have depots or stations, thus requiring everyone to "walk" to their destination as opposed to a personal vehicle which can move them much closer to their destination. In a crime infested city, not many people are willing to risk walking anywhere, unless in a much larger crowd and even then, that's not a guarantee.

Detroit needs to clean up it's reputation and become a safe city, which I don't foresee anytime soon, before it can offer any serious chance of attracting visitors/tourists.

I've been told that the cost of rail transport is much higher than autos so I'm not sure this is the best way to travel in America yet.

I never Said,,TROY<needs a TRANSIT CENTER,,bUT not where it's going,,,and WHY?? it's being BUILT..U can go anywhere in TROY,2 any WHERE in BIRMINGHAM.,DOOR 2 DOOR,,4 a BUCK..NOW..and GOING 2 DETROIT,,get REAL. the PEOPLe MUGGEr,,in DETROIT is NOT GREAT,,and BRIMINGHAM.,.,destroyed their TRAIN STATION..so the PEOPLE oin PONTIAC<<could NOT take the TRAIN 2 BRIMINGHAM..Better, 2 BUILT it in PONTIAC,,at a cross TRACks.then in TROY,,where DRIVing whoile BLACK== TICKET,,also fron TROY,,I can be down d-town,,in a bout 20 minuites..b4,, 5am or after 8pm.,,2 drive to the TROY TRANSIT,,it takes over 20 minuites,,PLUs look 4 parking,,wait till the train decides 2 get THERE..DETROIT only 16 miles away

Government Foe wrote:

I'm all for the technological development and advancement for a better future but the only problem I have when such an issue arrives is TAXES. The government has lost all credibility to properly spend our money. I don't trust them to keep tax dollars at a low for ANY development.

Building,,TERRORist TARGETS,,is NOT a GREAT Idea,,and TROY,POLICE laying off POLICE .

marv rein wrote:

<quoted text>Building,,TERRORist TARGETS,,is NOT a GREAT Idea,,and TROY,POLICE laying off POLICE .

Marv, I really do wish you would learn to use a keyboard and proper grammar structures.

If you believe we, as a nation, should halt the advancement of growth for fear of terrorism, then you simply have allowed them to already win. Perhaps you should view the side where it will bring upon new jobs in the security field resulting in rehiring more police officers.

I LOVE terrorist targets,,one good picture,,can make hundreds of BUCKs.,,and TROY <michigan population MIX == BOMB..

Government Foe wrote:

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Marv, I really do wish you would learn to use a keyboard and proper grammar structures.
If you believe we, as a nation, should halt the advancement of growth for fear of terrorism, then you simply have allowed them to already win. Perhaps you should view the side where it will bring upon new jobs in the security field resulting in rehiring more police officers.

since 1968..I and others have attacked this area,,with many differ types of attack.,NUKE both dirty and large..an AWanda TYPEs,,BIO..sniper TYPES,, and D and D types of PLAY,.if U turn a building,,upside down,,and side ways,,4 have a cave.as far as my grammer.,,MY iq of 6 is max-ed out,Thx 4 your concern of my PUBLIC EDUCATIOn..

the transit center is over 20-30 minutes away from I-75 at times,and ,,TRams in TROY,,TRAINs pollute..