Waiting for a bus in Detroit becomes a bit more comfortable at some stops, though not necessarily shorter.
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is installing 40 sleek-style shelters at places that had only a bench. At 19 other stops, old shelters will be replaced by next summer.
The curved-canopy shelters have solar-powered lighting and even USB charging ports. The first four are at these sites:
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Northbound Livernois at McNichol
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Westbound West Grand Boulevard at Grand River
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Northbound Conant at Seven Mile
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Westbound Mack at Conner
Eight more will be installed in the next five weeks, according to a news release that quotes interim DDOT director Angelica Jones: "We are committed to making transit a system of choice for everyone, and that includes bettering our amenities on and off the buses."
All 300 city buses will get new fare boxes, thanks to a federal grant of nearly $8.5 million.