So, in case you missed it (trust me you missed it) last night there was a meeting about Transit in our region at the Spark East on Michigan Ave in Ypsilanti see this link https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/219604381443178/.
The meeting was highly informative and very relevant to Ypsilanti citizens that might want to use public transport in the future or are currently using it.
The meeting discussed a five year plan as well as a thirty year vision for public transportation in Washtenaw county.
They discussed areas that they were looking to expand to, and ideas that they had to increase efficiency's in the current system. Not only did they discuss what their plans were they actually asked for input from the crowd and documented the info, and will actually follow up on it.
Of course I voiced some of my opinions about what I thought would be a benefit to the current bus routes including having buses come to the Whittaker Rd. Library as well as Schooner Cove apartments. I also recommended a park and ride at Waterworks park (off Factory and Grove).
They additionally discussed adding a line that will transport to the airport starting next month, that will cost about 15 dollars, much better than the current 50 dollar taxi ride.
All in all this meeting was very informative and very reflective. The committee of transportation they have brought together are very interested in becoming more efficient and growing the routes as well as connecting into the rail system.
This meeting gave me an even greater feeling of real estate worth in Ypsilanti. and shows the promise of an easy city living that could be possible through this system and alleviate many people unnecessary transportation costs and help to increase the quality of life and reduce our individual carbon footprints.
