RTA Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan
Transportation
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
Note-taking by
Lauren Ridenour
Discussion on expansion of QLINE at $50 million per mile; running commuter trains on existing unused tracks.
Live reporting by
Ashley Williams
Discussion on expansion of QLINE at $50 million per mile; running commuter trains on existing unused tracks.
Ashley Williams
@williams_ashsue
Good morning! I’ll be live-tweeting the @RTAmichigan Citizens Advisory Committee meeting at 5:00 PM for #DETdocumenters. Join me tonight for live updates!💯
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07:16 AM Jun 27, 2022 CDT
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Meeting details can be found at rtamichigan.org/public-events-… https://t.co/E1uUvnMqBl
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters What is the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)? Learn more here 👉 rtamichigan.org/about/
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Talk to you @ 5:00 PM! 👋
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Back with #DETdocumenters! Meeting should start shortly. https://t.co/7DosXt2KgZ
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters ‼️ IMPORTANT: If you believe anything in the coverage tonight is inaccurate, please email us at documenters@outliermedia.org with "Correction Request" in the subject line.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Meeting has been called to order at 5:02 PM.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters 🗣️Floor is now open for public comment!
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Tim from Royal Oak asks about extending the @qlinedetroit into Royal Oak and Birmingham. Steven Hawring responded that it's a good idea, but most likely won't happen "for a long time." According to Hawring, the RTA has jurisdiction over the following: https://t.co/YgOrEmuYlF
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit A main point of his comment was to help those in further suburbs to get into Detroit for sporting events, etc. Proposing repurposing the existing freight tracks. Megan Owens said the QLine cost $50M/mile. https://t.co/CE5TT4LB2t
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Justin Sutton (Interstate Traveler Company) is urging the state to honor the resolutions passed by the MI House and Senate in 2003. Learn more about the project here elevatedrailsystems.com
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Clark Charnetski is trying to add context to the discussion regarding a regional commuter rail, however his audio isn't great. 🫤
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Nate Hatton (Amtrak Conductor & Union Rep) says that the union is working with MDOT on inner city options, and the state is in partnership with WI and IL. MI owns their own equipment, it's just operated by Amtrak. With Amtrak ordering new equipment, MI has an opportunity to join.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Frank (Citizen's Advisory Committee) asked Nate how ridership is with Amtrak right now. Nate says that they changed the schedule for the summer so it's hard to do a day trip to either Chicago or Detroit, but they are selling out trains, especially on the weekends.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Thinks that the schedule change is due to maintenance on parts of the track, but the projects are behind schedule.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Another thought in the chat regarding Amtrak: https://t.co/f3i5ktHWIv
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Nate says that current equipment is "getting tired" but is still holding up well, whereas newer equipment isn't as good quality. The Next Generation Corridor Equipment Pool Committee is the group that is responsible for equipment. highspeed-rail.org/Pages/Section3…
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Public comment was ended, due to a time constraint of one of the presenters. May be resumed later.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Megan Owens (from Transportation Riders United) is speaking about the SMART bus millage renewal, next. https://t.co/HO1PUb8JFL
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Macomb County put SMART on the ballot county wide, but Oakland County cities were to decide city by city. https://t.co/CYXT83Wfc6
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Not looking to increase funding, want it to remain the same as the past 8 years. https://t.co/b8IhxumK7o
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Main goal is defending SMART service in Macomb and expanding service in Oakland. https://t.co/Jb9OaQQWd8
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Those interested in helping out with this campaign should email Thomas!👇 https://t.co/D5NgDKIHFx
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit FYI - due to a couple of absences by key speakers, the meeting will be shorter than normal.
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Survey from TRU, fill out if you can! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit TRU holds SMART campaign meetings every other Thursday at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Email Thomas for more info (see image above).
@RTAmichigan @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @qlinedetroit Meeting as been adjourned at 6:03 PM. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org. Thanks for following along! https://t.co/PUzn8QPi4Y
Agency Information
Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan
The RTA was created by Public Act No. 387 to manage and secure transportation resources that significantly enhance mobility options, improve quality of life for residents and increase economic viability for the region.. Its 10-member board is appointed for three year terms by the county executives of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, the chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, the Mayor of Detroit, and the Governor of Michigan. The Governor’s appointee serves as chair and without a vote.