Detroit Department of Transportation

On Monday, September 2, 2024, DDOT will operate bus services on a Sunday schedule in observance of Labor Day. DDOT administrative offices at 100 Mack Ave. will be closed as well. Normal weekday operations for both services will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

🔗 Bus schedules: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/bus-schedules

On Monday, Sept. 2, the annual Labor Day parade will be held in the Corktown area by the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO Affiliates and Teamsters and Unions.
➡️ Road closures will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and last through approximately 3 p.m.
➡️ Route Updates page for detailed reroute information: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

The following routes will be impacted during this time:
➡️ 2- Michigan (Inbound & Outbound)
➡️ 29- Linwood (Inbound & Outbound)

Beginning Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. through Monday, Sept. 2 at 11 p.m., the Detroit Jazz Festival will be held downtown. 🎶🎷

➡️ Street closures will begin tomorrow evening (Wed., Aug. 28).
➡️ Jefferson Ave. will be open throughout the festival.
➡️ Route Updates page for detailed reroute info: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

🚫 ⬇️ Streets closed to vehicular traffic:
Woodward between Jefferson & Gratiot/State
Congress between Griswold & Bates
Cadillac Square between Woodward & Bates
Monroe between Woodward & Farmer
Fort Street between Griswold & Woodward
Michigan Ave. between Griswold & Woodward

🚌 ⬇️ The following routes impacted during this time include:
4- Woodward (Northbound & Southbound)
5-Van D**e-Lafayette, 52-Chene, 67-Cadillac-Harper (Inbound only)

Detroit is under a heat advisory! 🥵 Today, Aug. 27th and tomorrow, Aug. 28th, the City of Detroit will operate cooling centers from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the following locations:
➡️ Heilmann Recreation Center
➡️ Patton Recreation Center
➡️ Northwest Activities Center

With temperatures expected to be in the low to middle 90s Tuesday August 27th and Wednesday August 28th, the City of Detroit will operate cooling centers at the Heilmann Recreation Center at 19601 Brock Avenue, the Patton Recreation Center at 2301 Woodmere Street and the Northwest Activities Center at 18100 Meyers Road. The three cooling center locations will be open from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th. Detroit Public Library branches also will be open during normal operating hours. Click this link for details: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations

Click the link below to learn more: https://detroitmi.gov/news/city-detroit-activates-cooling-centers-keep-residents-safe-amid-extreme-heat

Yesterday, DDOT took part in the annual Eastside Community Network Transportation Expo. Our outreach team and transit ambassadors were present to offer a range of resources to the public, such as guidance on riding our buses, schedule and fare details, paratransit services, and information about our forthcoming public meetings. We love engaging with the community about everything DDOT! 🚌💚

On Saturday, August 24, Mack Alive will host its annual Community Parade and Rally Celebration. Mack Ave. will be closed between St. Jean and East Grand Boulevard between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Routes impacted during that time include:
5- Van D**e (Northbound & Southbound)
31- Mack (Eastbound & Westbound)
67- Cadillac-Harper (Eastbound & Westbound)

Visit our Route Updates page for detailed reroute information: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

Reminder to join us tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. via Zoom for our Local Advisory Council meeting!
🔗 https://detroitmi.gov/events/local-advisory-council-lac-meeting-august-20-2024

DDOT's Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meeting will take place next Tuesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. LAC meetings are open to Detroit residents, seniors, and people with disabilities who use the transit system. Consider joining to provide input on strengthening public transportation services in the community.

🔗 More info & Zoom link: https://detroitmi.gov/events/local-advisory-council-lac-meeting-august-20-2024

DDOT's Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meeting will take place next Tuesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. LAC meetings are open to Detroit residents, seniors, and people with disabilities who use the transit system. Consider joining to provide input on strengthening public transportation services in the community.

🔗 More info & Zoom link: https://detroitmi.gov/events/local-advisory-council-lac-meeting-august-20-2024

DDOT is still seeking individuals to join the Local Advisory Council (LAC). The LAC serves as a foundation for assessing, planning, and strengthening public transit services in the community, and to provide recommendations and input to local public transportation providers. We encourage you, or someone you may know, to apply!

Scan the QR code, contact the ADA Coordinator at (313) 316-2793, or visit our webpage for more information on memberships, meetings, and how to apply at:https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2024-02/Local%20Advisory%20Council%20Membership%20Applicatin%20Infomation_0.pdf

On Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, there will be road closures downtown in the area of Michigan Avenue and Washington Blvd.
🔗 Please visit our website for detailed reroute information: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

Routes impacted during that time include:
#3- Grand River (Eastbound)
#2- Michigan (Northbound)
#19- Fort (Northbound)
#1- Vernor, #27- Joy, #29- Linwood (Northbound)
#9- Jefferson, #40- Russell (Northbound)
#5- Van D**e-Lafayette, #52-Chene, #67-Cadillac-Harper (Westbound)
#16- Dexter (Southbound)
#18- Fenkell, #23- Hamilton, #31- Mack (Northbound)

This morning marked the official installation of the first of many Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on a DDOT bus! 🚍🎉 Some of our DDOT staff and drivers were also given the opportunity to become CPR certified.
Training in both hands-only CPR and utilization of the AED will continue for our personnel, especially our TEOs, to keep us one step closer to our objective of enhancing community safety and ensuring our passengers reach their destinations daily.

From Monday, August 5, through Monday, August 26, Joy Road between Livernois and Wyoming will be closed for road construction. Reroute is as follows:

27-Joy Eastbound: From Joy Road, to right on Wyoming, to left on Tireman, to left on Livernois, to right on Joy Road, to continue as normal.

27-Joy Westbound: From Joy Road, to left on Livernois, to right on Tireman, to right on Wyoming, to left on Joy Road, to continue as normal.

🔗 Route Updates page: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

On Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 15th Street Block Club Association and Ava Jo’s Festival will host a back-to-school festival on Ferry Park between 15th and Stanton. Reroute is as follows:

29-Linwood Southbound: From Linwood, to left on W. Grand Blvd., to right on 14th, to left on Ferry Park, to continue as normal.

29-Linwood Northbound: From Ferry Park, to right on Rosa Park Blvd., to left on W. Grand Blvd., to right on Linwood, to continue as normal.

🔗 Route Updates page: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

Yesterday kicked off the weeklong mobile health clinic at our Shoemaker Terminal. DDOT and DFD personnel can take full advantage of receiving a free CT chest scan through this collaboration with People Health. 🫁 Many of our DDOT personnel received a CT chest scan and/or a check for high blood pressure from the Wayne Health Mobile Unit. We applaud you for putting your health first! 🫀

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On Tuesday, July 30, Grand River will be closed Downtown between Times Square and Washington Blvd.
🔗 Stay up to date on reroutes through our Route Updates page: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

Reroutes are as follows:
3-Grand River Eastbound: From Grand River, to right on Cass, to left on Michigan, to right on Washington Boulevard, to continue as normal.

2-Michigan Northbound: From Times Square, to left on Clifford, to left on Bagley, to left on Cass, to right on Michigan, to continue as normal.

19-Fort Northbound: From Times Square, to left on Clifford, to left on Bagley, to left on Cass, to right on Fort, to continue as normal.

1-Vernor, 27-Joy, 29-Linwood Northbound: From Times Square, to left on Clifford, to left on Bagley, to left on Cass, to right on Lafayette, to continue as normal.

5-Van D**e, 9-Jefferson, 40-Russell, 52-Chene, 67-Cadillac-Harper Northbound: From Times Square, to left on Clifford, to left on Bagley, to left on Cass, to left on Michigan, to right on Washington Boulevard, to left on Larned, to continue as normal.

16-Dexter Southbound: From Cass, to left on Michigan, to right on Washington Boulevard, to continue as normal.

18-Fenkell, 23-Hamilton, 31-Mack Northbound: From Times Square, to left on Clifford, to continue as normal.

Earlier today, our Operations Training Center (OTC) Shoedogg in partnership with our Shoemaker Terminal hosted their annual picnic at Chandler Park. ☀️🧺 Mayor Duggan and DDOT’s Chief Safety Officer Corie Holmes were both in attendance. Thank you to those who came out!

If you didn't know, DDOT has welcomed new transit ambassadors: Nija and Kazha! 🤩 If you see them around, say hello! 👋

Stationed at RPTC & JHTC, Nija & Kazha are set to play a crucial role in enhancing the DDOT riders' experience while waiting at the transit centers. 🚍

Our ambassadors will provide immediate assistance if riders have inquiries about bus schedules/fares, require help with routes, and/or wish to address concerns or complaints.
They will also provide DDOT updates when applicable and relay feedback from our riders.

Friday, July 26 through Saturday, July 27, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., W. Grand Blvd. between Second Ave. and Thirds Street will be closed for the Dept. of Elections' "Get Out and Vote" rally.

Reroute are as follows:
16-Dexter Southbound: From W. Grand Blvd., to right on Third Street, to left on Milwaukee, to right on Cass, to continue as normal.

16-Dexter Northbound: From Cass, to left on Milwaukee, to right on Third Street, to left on W. Grand Blvd., to continue as normal.

42-Mid City-Loop Clockwise: From Second, to left on Milwaukee, to right on Third Street, to left on W. Grand Blvd., to continue as normal.

🔗 Route Updates page: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates

Happy birthday to the best city in the world! 🥳🎈
Thank you, Detroit, for allowing us to keep you moving! 🚌💚

DDOT is still seeking individuals to join the Local Advisory Council (LAC). The LAC serves as a foundation for assessing, planning, and strengthening public transit services in the community, and to provide recommendations and input to local public transportation providers. We encourage you, or someone you may know, to apply!

Scan the QR code, contact the ADA Coordinator at (313) 316-2793, or visit our webpage for more information on membership, meetings, and how to apply at:https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/2024-02/Local%20Advisory%20Council%20Membership%20Applicatin%20Infomation_0.pdf

Join us tonight at 5 p.m. via Zoom for our community input meeting. Hope to see you there!
🔗 https://detroitmi.gov/events/ddot-virtual-community-input-meeting-7-18-24

Join us next week for our July Virtual Community Input Meeting, DDOT’s monthly open forum. Your feedback is valuable to help make DDOT a system of choice for everyone. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. next Thursday, July 18, via Zoom.

🔗 More information here: https://detroitmi.gov/events/ddot-virtual-community-input-meeting-7-18-24

5 new TEOs hitting the road soon! Congratulations to our newest operators who were officially badged this morning! 🎊 We are thrilled to have you on the team and thank you for choosing to keep the city moving driving for DDOT! 🚌

Interested in joining the department? Visit detroitmi.gov/ddot

Join us next week for our July Virtual Community Input Meeting, DDOT’s monthly open forum. Your feedback is valuable to help make DDOT a system of choice for everyone. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. next Thursday, July 18, via Zoom.

🔗 More information here: https://detroitmi.gov/events/ddot-virtual-community-input-meeting-7-18-24