Detroit Announces Major Changes to DDOT Bus System Following $160M Terminal Completion

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled sweeping changes to the city's bus system Monday. The DDOT Coolidge Terminal complex, a $160 million project, opened its doors, as reported by CBS News.

DDOT leadership stood with union officials, transit supporters, and city council members at the morning press conference. They spelled out what's ahead.

The terminal sits near Schoolcraft and Schaefer on Detroit's west side. This costly building marks a massive bet on buses and trains for residents who need them.

City leaders described what's coming as "transformational," as per CBS News. They'd teased the announcement for days.

DDOT buses carry thousands of Detroiters each day. Routes crisscross the city, linking people to their jobs, classrooms, and the places they need to reach.

The Coolidge Terminal stands as one of DDOT's biggest building projects in years. Workers finished it recently.

Duggan's team talked with unions and advocacy groups before Monday's reveal. Those voices helped shape what's next.

The morning event drew council members, department chiefs, and labor reps. They gathered to hear the plan.

Which routes will change? What about new schedules or added runs? Those specifics remain under wraps for now, though more details should arrive soon.

The terminal opened, and the announcement followed. City officials timed it that way on purpose.

For years, advocates have demanded better bus service. Spending so much on a new terminal shows Detroit means business about moving its residents around town.