From The Flint Journal
FLINT — The Mass Transportation Authority wants know whether commuters from as far north as Bay City would support a high-speed bus service to Detroit, a potential first step toward establishing a light rail route through Flint in the future.
A Genesee County committee has approved plans to study establishing a “bus rapid transit” system along I-75, including the possibility of a dedicated lane of traffic, more comfortable coaches and new stations for commuters to catch their rides from.
An MTA official said the idea may never become reality or could be 10-25 years away, but said it’s worth pursuing because of continuing demand from workers trying to get to jobs that are outside Genesee County.
The idea is of interest to officials at the Saginaw Transit Authority, said General Manager Sylvester Payne, especially if the price of gasoline drives more workers out of their cars and into public transportation in the future.