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Wayne County Transit Authority

Coverage of Wayne County Transit Authority in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 15 · 21:24 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 09:55 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Warren C. Evansperson2Detroit Public Schools Community Districtorganization2Wayne Countyplace2Oakland County Enhancement Millageorganization1Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)organization1Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)organization1Avondale School Districtorganization1Birmingham Public Schoolsorganization1Farmington Public Schoolsorganization1Malcolm McBrydeperson1Christine Crawfordperson1DDOTorganization1millage proposalstopic1Janice Winfreyperson1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportationorganization1Detroit Department of Transportationorganization1Detroitplace1Lisa Franklinperson1Brownstown Townshipplace1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 5 · 09:55 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Wayne County transit millage leading, Oakland Schools prop losing with votes still to be counted

    The Wayne County Transit millage is leading with 66% support, while the Oakland County Enhancement Millage for schools is losing with 51% opposing it. Votes remain to be counted in both cases.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 15:58 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    LIVE UPDATES: East side voters signal early support for transit, DPSCD ballot proposals

    Detroit voters on the east side are supporting ballot proposals to fund public schools and transit. The proposals include a 10-year millage for Wayne County transit and an 18-mill levy for Detroit Public Schools Community District, both aimed at improving services and infrastructure.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 11:21 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    It’s Election Day, Detroit. Here’s what to know.

    Election Day in Detroit features school and transit proposals on the ballot, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. City Clerk Janice Winfrey anticipates a 20% voter turnout, while federal election monitors are deployed amid scrutiny over Michigan elections. Two key millage proposals—Wayne County transit funding and Detroit Public Schools Community District operating funds—are highlighted.

  • POLITICSJul 15 · 21:24 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Wayne County voters to decide August millage that would fund public transit countywide

    Wayne County voters will decide on August 4 whether to approve a millage proposal to fund public transit services across all 43 communities. The millage aims to sustain and expand transportation access, particularly for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those needing healthcare or education. Supporters argue it is essential for connecting residents to jobs and daily needs, while some communities express concerns about financial sustainability.