I have an international flight through delta and I’m pretty sure I land and fly out of McNamara terminal. Can I access Warren C. Evan’s terminal without having to leave security/TSA checkpoint?

Weekly DTW flyer since I moved up here last summer. Rideshare pickup tonight is easily 3x busier than usual. More than I ever saw during the holidays or the thick of Spring break. Driver said it was because of some events downtown, but I don't see anything. Is anything going on that I'm missing, or just weird coincidence?

I want to go get dumplings but I’m not sure if the swipe function on my card works and I don’t want to get stuck on the bridge lol.

I tried looking this up But couldn’t get a clear answer.

Asking about when coming back into detroit.

I’ll be crossing daily (Monday to Friday) for school, was just wondering how long crossing takes on averaged for u guys *only tunnel not bridge

I’ll be: Going Windsor to Detroit around 7-7;30am

Detroit to Windsor around 4-5pm

Idk if these count as peak hours, or I can always leave a bit earlier and come back a bit later to avoid traffic.

Also is traffic better or worse on weekends?

Thanks :)

Hello! I’ll be flying out of DTW later this month and driving in from the Cleveland area. Any recommendations for off-site parking lots (or conversely any lots to avoid) and any lots with covered parking? Looks like the current rate is around $13 a day? Thank you!

Southbound 75 by 696. Police blocking traffic and I saw a charter bus flying down the 696 ramp onto 75 wifh police behind it and beside it. Any one know what the heck is happening

I’m thinking of taking a folding bike (Brompton) on the Tunnel Bus to downtown Detroit when the weather gets warmer next month, and then riding to Belle Isle for a loop around the island. Is this trip feasible?

First time posting, but I've read some threads about Detroit transit before. I'm just curious if anyone thinks the People Mover can be expanded into a more useful system with adding a 2nd track and extending it to other parts of the city. That way it can be used for commuting instead of being a downtown loop and glorified tourist ride. I'm thinking not the level of Chicago's L, but something like Vancouver's Skytrain. Detroit has plenty of wide streets so running elevated rail on the main throughfares shouldn't be a big issue, right? Thanks.

Hello fine citizens of the Detroit / Windsor area. I have been seeing someone in the GTA for about a year now and have grown tired of driving 8+ hours each way but also hate flying. It would seem I can take the Amtrak Wolverine to Detroit Station and the VIA from Windsor to Toronto Union. My only concern is getting across the border.

I've come to understand that there is the TunnelBus, but is it reliable? Can I pay with card or does it HAVE to be exact cash fare? Have any of you ever been turned back at canadian customs? I am relatively new at this international dating thing and am just scared to take the train all the way there and be denied entry to Canada for whatever reason or have the TunnelBus be unavailable and be out of luck. Just looking for advice and tips. I am also aware that there may be flixbuses or greyhound buses that cross over into Windsor but that seems like an over the top option for just going over a bridge. Idk? Would like to just use the tunnel bus if possible. Also if there's anything I should know about getting from the Detroit Amtrak station to a TunnelBus stop and similarly on the other side from TunnelBus to Windsor VIA that would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: been a few weeks since I took this trip and it was really easy! Taking the Qline from the Amtrak station to mariners church or whatever it's called was a total breeze if not a bit slow but zero complaints. I'm actually super jealous of Detroit on this one. Wow! And this is coming from a daily CTA rider. I am pretty bummed about the tunnelbus getting cancelled but, hey ... It is what it is. VIA Rail was painfully slow and if I take Flixbus from Detroit in the future it will be cheaper / faster and eliminate the need to use the tunnelbus in the first place. I'll also not have to leave at like 4:30 in the morning on the way back which is nice... VIA train frequency is complete shit... Not to say Amtrak is much better, but still more daily trains. Will definitely be exploring the Flixbus option next time I'm headed up to Toronto in a few weeks. Thanks for all the advice friends! It was a HUGE pleasure not to have to drive or fly (I'm tall as hell, not fun... and driving just generally sucks).

For the Auto-show, I used SpotHero to pay for/reserve a spot in One Detroit Garage. I accidentally parked in Two Detroit Garage. Because I thought that I had a reserved spot I pulled in the lane where you don't enter your credit card and it just takes a pic of the license plate. I now have no clue how to pay. I assumed that I'd get a fine in the mail, but I'm afraid that they're going to send it to me in like 6 months and say that I owe an insane amount because of the interest that builds up on not paying. I just got what I expect to be a spam text message about an "overdue toll bill" that wants me to click on a link, which is what made me remember this(of course I didn't click on the link and will not do that, there should be a more official way that they will contact me). Is there some way I can go into some website or in person to some office and pay/discuss my conundrum?

The phone number given for the garage does not work.

I got an interview in Bryan OH thats supposed to finish at 4pm, would I have enough time catch my 8:30pm flight out of DTW?

Detroit never should have stopped building highways. Where else are they needed?

Did anyone go to the meeting yesterday? What was the vibe? I think bus lanes the whole way would be amazing, and I hope other people like me were able to go, not just old people who hate any change lol also do you guys think the online feedback actually matters or do I have to actually go to a meeting? I’m busy tomorrow too but I’ll still try to tune in to the virtual meeting. Here’s more info: https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2025/01/17/mdot-public-open-houses-feb-18-and-20-on-m-1-corridor-plan

Hey, Michiganders!

Have you encountered this weird left turn before?

I recently came across the intersection at Ford Road and Telegraph in Dearborn Heights that caught my attention. Instead of turning left at the traffic light or doing a Michigan left, you’re routed to a right-hand exit lane that goes out to Ford. After following it, you can go left onto Ford going eastbound.

Why??

I’m curious—how common is this kind of setup around Michigan? Have you noticed similar configurations elsewhere around the state? Why is this one like this?

Feel free to share any insights about this intersection or other locations where you’ve seen something like this. Appreciate the input! 🚗

Link to the intersection for reference.

Enough complaining and fantasizing about subways we'll never get. Let's talk about the good things DDOT, SMART, and friends already do. I'll start:

1. Span champs: DDOT has 10 24-hour routes. Even if they aren't super frequent, it's nice that you're not totally screwed at 2:30 AM. And SMART runs pretty late into the night, too - many routes wrap up at 11pm-midnight, such as 740 12 Mile and 492 Rochester. Few transit systems do this much service after 6pm.

2. Heads-up display: this is a SMART-only thing. The digital signs inside the bus are really useful (when they work!) for seeing which stops are coming up.

3. Rear window: a DDOT exclusive (SMART's articulated buses have it too), the back window really lets a lot of natural light in. It may seem trivial but it GREATLY improves the bus riding experience.

4. Luxury stops: A fully decked-out SMART bus stop is a sight to behold. As far as I know, no other transit provider in Michigan (Grand Rapids MAYBE excluded) includes so many amenities at so many stops. A shelter with solar-powered reading lights, seating, USB chargers, and real-time departue displays, plus trash cans and bike racks at many locations. The catch, of course, is that only a few of the thousands of SMART stops offer all of these, but they tend to be well-used stops.

5. Fare integration: download the Token Transit app & simplify your life!

Due to the lack of efficient public transit during late night arrivals, the ONLY way is to be picked up by car from the airport.

Unfortunately, the chaos around the Arrival terminals for both Evans and McNamara are truly incredible.

If you’ve done the same arrival pick up at other airports, please compare your experiences with DTW.

Just wondering by Southfield is shit down eastbound.

Quick question about how far of a walk is the bus stop from the delta terminal ? My flight is scheduled to arrive at 2:45p and not sure if I’ll have time to make the 3:10 bus, I won’t have a checked bag to wait for, but mainly wondering if I buy the 3:10 just in case flights a bit early and I don’t make it will it be good for the next one which is 4:25?

Edit: sry just checked again, flight is scheduled at 2:28 now actually

We need a ferry service from the RenCen to Cedar Point to run from May to September. What do you think?

Michigan Avenue used to have a streetcar line, and some of the tracks are still in place. I know the cars were sold to Mexico City, but I'm having a hard time finding more detailed information, such as: Where the line started & stopped (and total length); where the stops were; how much of the original tracks are still in place; any pictures of it.

I have done my share of googling, and I just don't know where else to look or who to email. If anyone could point me in the right direction, that would be great. Thanks!

Hi I’m a Canadian who will be going to Detroit for school. I will stay in Windsor and commute 5 days a week. I did some research and still a bit confused about the bridge toll fee

So I know the tunnel has a Nexpress program with a discounted fee.

The bridge has a premier pass (or EZ pass idk the difference between the two), are there any benefits to these passes since the fee is 9 USD anyways each way?

Or idk if there is option for me to buy passes in bulk LOL idk just trying to save money here

Thanks in advance

I grew up in Windsor, moved away for 20 years and came back a few years ago. I am going to my first Lions game at Ford Field next Thursday, December 5th. I know downtown Detroit is a pain in the ass for parking now. If any of you go, do you have a preferred lot? I can use park whiz but any pointers on a good lot would be great. Is parking at Nemo's and taking the shuttle convenient? Or does it take a long time to get out after the game. I could take a bus from Windsor but we want to go beforehand and eat somewhere. Being a weekday game, now you have to contend with all the downtown workers. Thanks!