In time for the approaching holiday celebrations, the Detroit People Mover will be back in operation on Wednesday of next week. According to The Detroit News, the transit system had been temporarily closed for 11 weeks in order to perform repairs that would increase the longevity and dependability of the tracks.
According to its official website, the Detroit People Mover halted operations in September for a train system maintenance project that cost about $5 million. About 20% of the 2.9-mile track was replaced, including nine curving sections that were replaced for the first time, according to the Detroit Transportation Corporation, which runs the system. It is anticipated that these improvements will increase the track’s lifespan by at least 15 years. In the elevated train system’s 37-year history, this is the third rail replacement.
The People Mover’s zero-fare pilot program, which enables customers to travel for free all year long, will continue till 2024, according to the Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC). The Detroit News reported that the DTC authorized the extension of the fare-free program through 2025 in June with the goal of bolstering the city’s public transit system and important events in downtown Detroit.
Beginning at 6:30 a.m. on the day before Thanksgiving and ending at 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the People Mover will run nonstop for 36 hours. In addition to offering transit options for people attending downtown events, this extended service coincides with the city’s Thanksgiving parade and a Detroit Lions home game. “Officials estimate that 3,900 rides are taken daily on the People Mover and over 119,000 rides occur monthly,” as highlighted bymlive.
It is anticipated that the track upgrades will increase system dependability and give passengers a smoother, quieter experience. Social media users shared this update, and FOX 2 Detroit later verified it.
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