Study recommends light rail

The proposed Woodward light rail project continues to move forward in Detroit, with the Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study recommending a $371 million line from the State Fairgrounds to the downtown. Next step: convincing the feds to help pay for it. (story)

Detroit Street Railways for the win?

Hat tip to National Railroad News for the exciting information that Detroit might be getting a light rail system. Crain's Detroit Business reports that there's private money behind a proposed 3.4-mile loop on Woodward between Hart Plaza and Grand Boulevard. The project is called the "Woodward Transit Catalyst Project." Local officials figure it'll give impetus to the proposed SEMCOG commuter rail project.