woodward light rail http://michiganradio.org en Bing: High-speed buses step toward "regional cooperation" http://michiganradio.org/post/bing-high-speed-buses-step-toward-regional-cooperation <p>Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says plans for light rail in the city are being scrapped in favor of a regional rapid transit bus system.</p><p>Bus rapid transit is usually more efficient and faster than regular city bus services.</p><p>Years of planning and millions of dollars went into the proposal to run a light rail line up Woodward Avenue, from downtown Detroit to the city limits.</p><p>But Bing says he&rsquo;s been talking with Obama administration officials, Governor Snyder, and other southeast Michigan leaders over the past several months.</p> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:36:06 +0000 Sarah Cwiek 5401 at http://michiganradio.org Bing: High-speed buses step toward "regional cooperation"