DETROIT TO BUILD NEW MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION HUB Opening Lines Source: www.smartcitiesdive.com, Dan, Zuowske, Senior Reporter, First Published Oct 17th, 2025 The Michigan transportation department owns an intercity bus station and the Amtrak station, which are both aging and considered beyond their useful life, according to the press release. “Today’s MOU lays the foundation for a new multimodal transportation hub that will grow our regional economy, make downtown Detroit more vibrant, and connect residents and visitors to our communities,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Other cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Dallas and New York City have or are planning new or renovated intercity bus stations. Multimodal stations, such as those in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., serve both passenger rail and intercity buses, allowing connections among the transportation modes. Amtrak operates two daily round trips between Detroit and Chicago. “The development of an intermodal station on the Michigan Central campus aligns with long-term Amtrak goals to expand service with our partners at the Michigan Department of Transportation, including our work with VIA Rail and Transport Canada to restore an international connection between Chicago and Toronto through 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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