Alternatives Analysis


Purpose and Need

In March 2008, The Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study (DTOGS) team produced a comprehensive Purpose and Need Study to advance the implementation of regional and local rapid transit improvements to serve current and future population and employment centers and other destinations. The study identified and evaluated options to improve access and mobility within the study area.

Please click here to view a PDF copy of the Purpose and Need Study.  

 

Locally Preferred Alternative Report

Below are PDF files that comprise the Expanded LPA (Locally Preferred Alternative) report published in April 2009.

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

1 Project Overview

2 Purpose and Need

3 Public and Agency Participation

4 Development and Evaluation of Alternatives

5 Screen 1 - Fatal Flaw Analysis

6 Screen 2 - Detailed Evaluation

8 Ridership

9 Evaluation of Alternatives

10 Findings and Recommendations

11 Next Steps

Cover

Cover Letter

Inside Cover

Major Milestones of the DTOGS Project

Summary of LPA Revisions