What Oakland County’s new transit millage means for the area
Voters overwhelmingly approved the expansion of public transit, connecting Oakland’s SMART service with the tri-county area.
Passengers riding the FAST service on a SMART bus to DTW in February 2022.
Historically, southeast Michigan has been unique in its inability to provide comprehensive public transit for residents, but things may be changing. In November, residents overwhelmingly voted to expand transit in Oakland County.
The approved millage will connect all of Oakland County to the SMART bus system, creating connected regional transit for the tri-county area.
“Oakland County, which has long been seen as a barrier to advancing transit, wanted to be a leader and a partner in events and trends in this area.” — Dave Woodward, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Listen: How the transit expansion will benefit Oakland County residents.
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Dave Woodward is a Democrat and chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. He says Oakland County now wants to be a leader in public transit in the region.
“Oakland County, which has long been seen as a barrier to advancing transit, wanted to be a leader and a partner in events and trends in this area,” says Woodward.
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