DDOT Virtual Monthly Community Input Meeting - June 18, 2026

The City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) held a virtual community input meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily focused on proposed June service changes to bus routes aimed at improving frequency, service hours, and connectivity. The meeting included detailed discussions of route adjustments affecting multiple lines, such as increased midday and evening frequencies and extended service hours on weekdays and weekends. Public comments highlighted concerns about bus routing through residential areas, driver safety and behavior, bus shelter maintenance, and service reliability, especially during evening hours. DDOT representatives addressed these issues by encouraging detailed feedback for enforcement and improvement, noting ongoing efforts to hire and train mechanics to improve bus availability, and discussing coordination with other city departments for maintenance and safety enforcement. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were announced, but the meeting underscored operational challenges and service improvement initiatives that may influence future procurement and maintenance activities.