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Senate Urged to Take up HB 6114 for Transit-Related Jobs and Economic Development

Senate Should Strengthen Bill to Maximize Transit Jobs and Development in Michigan
Transit legislation (House Bill 6114) passed by the state House is a great start but needs to be amended by the Senate to maximize the jobs and economic development benefits for future rapid transit projects in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and other regions, Get Michigan Moving (GM2) said today. More >

Get Michigan Moving Coalition will Work to Expand Public Transit across Michigan

Business, Government, Riders Team Up for Transit Jobs, Economic Development
A new coalition called Get Michigan Moving (GM-2) will work on public policy and education efforts aimed at expanding public transit in Michigan, coalition members announced today.
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HB 6114 – Transit TIF

League priority HB 6114 (Donigan, D-Royal Oak) would enhance communities' ability to promote transit-oriented development through tax increment financing (TIF).

Urge Lawmakers to Pass HB 6114!

Phone Script for Calling Your Legislators
House Bill 6114 could spark thousands of
jobs, billions in investments related to new
rapid transit systems in Michigan. Join the League's efforts to convince the Michigan Legislature to pass HB 6114 by calling your legislators today. Use our easy system for talkingpoints and to log your call!

League Advocacy Goes Viral
After Transit Press Conference

A social media press release promoting
HB 6114.

New Report Highlights Transit

Significant investments in rapid transit in Metro Detroit could generate tens of thousands of good jobs and billions of dollars in new development concludes a
report that examined the economic impact of relatively new light rail systems in four major U.S. cities. Read more . . .

MML Transit Blog

Feel like an open conversation on how to get Michigan moving? Check out the League's transit blog, dedicated to spurring
discussion on transit issues in Michigan.