A Michigan transit advocacy and travel blog by Corey Rowehttps://coreyrowe.me/https://coreyrowe.me/2026/02/15/milegtransit-january-february-2026/https://coreyrowe.me/2026/02/15/milegtransit-january-february-2026/One for the (damn) roadSun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/10/14/milegtransit-budget-2025/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/10/14/milegtransit-budget-2025/Local Bus Operations funded at a record $271.6M, with more on the wayTue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/09/01/traverse-city-beyond-the-bay/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/09/01/traverse-city-beyond-the-bay/How far can you get with just a bike and a bus pass? (Answer: Pretty far!)Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/06/07/marp-membership-meeting/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/06/07/marp-membership-meeting/On Saturday, June 7th, the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers (MARP) held a membership meeting at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/05/19/car-free-belle-isle/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/05/19/car-free-belle-isle/Coming June 22nd, it's a local adventure... and you're invited!Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/02/07/milegtransit-january-february-2025/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/02/07/milegtransit-january-february-2025/Long-term road funding continues to be a primary focus of the Whitmer administration and the state legislature.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/02/02/cincinnati-apta/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/02/02/cincinnati-apta/An intercity transit adventure, art deco editionSun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/01/31/state-of-transit-2025/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/01/31/state-of-transit-2025/Here’s what local journalists have to say about the state of transit in 2025.Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2025/01/04/january-service-changes/https://coreyrowe.me/2025/01/04/january-service-changes/A variety of service enhancements will take effect this month for SMART and DDOT riders.Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/11/22/rochester-lagniappe/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/11/22/rochester-lagniappe/For the first time, Route 492 will provide direct service to the event.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/11/07/milegtransit-lame-duck/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/11/07/milegtransit-lame-duck/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/10/04/tigers-division-series-transit-guide/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/10/04/tigers-division-series-transit-guide/Get to Comerica Park using SMART, DDOT, the QLINE, and MoGo.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/09/26/milegtransit-week64/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/09/26/milegtransit-week64/House Bill 5969 would allow Michigan transit providers access to MDOT-operated carpool parking lots.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/09/07/marp-membership-meeting/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/09/07/marp-membership-meeting/On Saturday, September 7th, the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers (MARP) held a membership meeting inside the Kalamazoo Public Library.Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/27/milegtransit-week57/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/27/milegtransit-week57/Local Bus Operations receive modest funding in 2024Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/16/oakland-transit-expansion-highland/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/16/oakland-transit-expansion-highland/New fixed-route service along Highland Road will begin on Monday, June 24th.Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/07/milegtransit-week55/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/06/07/milegtransit-week55/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/31/milegtransit-week54/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/31/milegtransit-week54/SOAR Reform, House EditionFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/17/milegtransit-week52/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/17/milegtransit-week52/The E-Bike Incentive Bill Moves ForwardFri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/03/milegtransit-week50/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/05/03/milegtransit-week50/Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/23/milegtransit-week49/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/23/milegtransit-week49/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/12/oakland-transit-expansion-rochester/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/12/oakland-transit-expansion-rochester/New fixed-route service to Rochester and enhanced fixed-route service in Auburn Hills, Troy, Clawson, and Royal Oak will begin on Monday, April 22nd.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/03/tigers-opening-day/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/04/03/tigers-opening-day/Get to Comerica Park using SMART, DDOT, the QLINE, the People Mover, and MoGo.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/19/milegtransit-week46/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/19/milegtransit-week46/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/16/marp-membership-meeting/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/16/marp-membership-meeting/On Saturday, March 16th, the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers (MARP) held its first in-person meeting of 2024 inside the John D. Dingell Transit Center in Dearborn.Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/13/milegtransit-week45/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/13/milegtransit-week45/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/05/milegtransit-week44/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/03/05/milegtransit-week44/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/20/milegtransit-week42/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/20/milegtransit-week42/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/07/milegtransit-week41/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/07/milegtransit-week41/Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/06/milegtransit-week40/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/02/06/milegtransit-week40/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/30/state-of-transit-2024/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/30/state-of-transit-2024/Legislative action, pay raises for drivers, and plans for new service: Here’s what’s in store for transit in 2024.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/18/ddot-community-input/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/18/ddot-community-input/At the first community input meeting of the year, DDOT announced the next steps of its Reimagined plan. The final draft plan will be published on February 1st, and a public hearing will be held on February 15th in place of the regularly scheduled community input meeting.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/17/fast-lions-playoffs-divisional/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/17/fast-lions-playoffs-divisional/Run it back.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/12/fast-lions-playoffs/https://coreyrowe.me/2024/01/12/fast-lions-playoffs/All FAST routes will be operating at 30-minute frequency from noon to midnight on Sunday, January 14th. (FAST Woodward riders: Check the schedules before departing.)Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/25/traverse-city/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/25/traverse-city/Many Michiganders know Traverse City as our flagship "Up North" town below the bridge. But what most don't know is it's possible to get there without driving! Join me on my longest Trails trip to date.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/21/wisconsin/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/21/wisconsin/Following a ride on the CTA Holiday Bus and Train in Chicago, my weekend trip continued with a visit to Michigan’s western neighbor across the lake.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/12/holiday-train/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/12/holiday-train/There are those who plan a Chicago trip normally, and then there are those who rewrite an entire itinerary around potentially riding the holiday train. Come along.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/11/radwood/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/11/11/radwood/In August 2021, I met up with a few friends in Chicago for Radwood, an 80s and 90s car show. This was my first time traveling out of state on Amtrak solo — and the only time my e-Sparrow’s made it out of the mitten!Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/29/meijer-gardens/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/29/meijer-gardens/For a fleeting six months, a day trip between Lansing and Grand Rapids via Indian Trails was possible thanks to an evening eastbound run. I spent a late summer evening at Meijer Gardens using solely public transit.Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/19/ddot/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/19/ddot/At this regularly scheduled public input meeting, DDOT announced plans for increasing service on Jefferson as a “BRT” pilot. What this will look like remains to be seen. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/16/marp/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/16/marp/On Saturday, October 14th, the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers (MARP) held its 50th annual meeting at a very spooky Durand Union Station.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/10/regional-transit-2024/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/10/regional-transit-2024/We have options, but the state legislature needs to act quickly.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/06/milegtransit-week26/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/10/06/milegtransit-week26/Now can we get in the legislative fast lane?Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/28/smart/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/28/smart/Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/15/oakland-transit-held-back-by-suburban-practices/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/15/oakland-transit-held-back-by-suburban-practices/It’s a celebration. But unfortunately, not everyone is invited.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/06/detroit-people-mover/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/09/06/detroit-people-mover/Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/24/oakland-transit-expansion/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/24/oakland-transit-expansion/Fixed-route service to Novi, Wixom, and Bloomfield Hills (Woodward / Long Lake) will begin on Monday, September 11th.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/24/smart/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/24/smart/Fixed-route service to Novi, Wixom, and Bloomfield Hills (Woodward / Long Lake) will begin on Monday, September 11th.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/21/intercity-service/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/08/21/intercity-service/Michigan’s intercity bus network has experienced several fluctuations in service levels and coverage area throughout the past year. Why is this, and what can be done to stabilize it?Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/07/24/smart/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/07/24/smart/2023-07-24 SMART Board of DirectorsMon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/06/28/milegtransit-week18/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/06/28/milegtransit-week18/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/06/22/smart/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/06/22/smart/This is a carbon copy of a live thread originally posted to Twitter on June 24th.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/18/milegtransit-week17/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/18/milegtransit-week17/Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/11/milegtransit-week16/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/11/milegtransit-week16/Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/04/milegtransit-week15/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/05/04/milegtransit-week15/Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/04/27/milegtransit-week14/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/04/27/milegtransit-week14/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/04/13/milegtransit-week12/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/04/13/milegtransit-week12/Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/03/16/milegtransit-week10/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/03/16/milegtransit-week10/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/03/02/milegtransit-week8/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/03/02/milegtransit-week8/Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/23/milegtransit-week7/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/23/milegtransit-week7/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/09/milegtransit-week5/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/09/milegtransit-week5/Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/02/the-state-of-transit-an-advice-letter-to-smart/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/02/the-state-of-transit-an-advice-letter-to-smart/As riders and advocates, we’ve proudly defended you for decades. Now we need you to stand up for us — and for yourself.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/02/milegtransit-week4/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/02/02/milegtransit-week4/Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/01/26/milegtransit-week3/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/01/26/milegtransit-week3/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2023/01/19/milegtransit-week1/https://coreyrowe.me/2023/01/19/milegtransit-week1/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2022/06/26/phoenix-reborn/https://coreyrowe.me/2022/06/26/phoenix-reborn/Closing the Phoenix Center bus stop isn’t a bad thing — as long as we implement its replacement properly.Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2021/03/04/biking-as-a-kid-living-off-the-grid/https://coreyrowe.me/2021/03/04/biking-as-a-kid-living-off-the-grid/In my neighborhood, going for a bike ride means getting in the car. It doesn’t have to.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2021/01/28/state-of-transit-a-hamtramck-adventure/https://coreyrowe.me/2021/01/28/state-of-transit-a-hamtramck-adventure/The Tasty Transit Pączki PackThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2020/04/30/an-exploration-of-filming-locations-in-most-dangerous-game/https://coreyrowe.me/2020/04/30/an-exploration-of-filming-locations-in-most-dangerous-game/Because over-analyzing location continuity is fun. Warning: This one’s long.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2020/02/16/college-commuter-amtrak/https://coreyrowe.me/2020/02/16/college-commuter-amtrak/Traveling by train in a city with no commuter railSun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2020/02/04/college-commuter-vol-2-campus-hopping/https://coreyrowe.me/2020/02/04/college-commuter-vol-2-campus-hopping/An adventure in inter-university travel and inclusivityTue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2020/01/06/where-i-m-from-memories-of-genesee-county/https://coreyrowe.me/2020/01/06/where-i-m-from-memories-of-genesee-county/A tour of my neighborhood, just ‘causeMon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2019/05/01/rochester-transit/https://coreyrowe.me/2019/05/01/rochester-transit/It’s time to put SMART on the ballotWed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyrowe.me/2019/02/06/college-commuter/https://coreyrowe.me/2019/02/06/college-commuter/A new suburban transit rider’s experiences with traveling by busWed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT