In the quest to improve life in Michigan's cities, one of the biggest challenges comes down to transportation.
And one of the most problem-plagued, dysfunctional bus systems in the entire state is in the city of Detroit, where using a bus to get from Point A to Point B can become a herculean task.
And for kids, it's an even greater challenge getting them to and from summer enrichment and after-school programs and doing it safely.
But there's a solution to that challenge which launched this summer and which may have lessons that can apply to cities all over Michigan.
It's called the Youth Transit Alliance. It's a pilot program funded by the Skillman Foundation, a public-private partnership between the Detroit Bus Company and area youth groups.
Andy Didorosi, the president and founder of the Detroit Bus Company and Nina Ignaczak, the project editor for Model D's transportation series, joined us today to tell us how it works.
Listen to the full interview above.
