How will mass transit be incorporated into the Aerotropolis project?
Mass transit will play a critical role in the development of the Aerotropolis. For the Aerotropolis to truly benefit all of Southeast Michigan, we must find ways to connect workers to jobs within the Aerotropolis district, and to connect visitors of the region to our established central business districts including downtown Detroit, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Oakland County. Beyond the Metro Detroit region, we will explore ways to transform the Aerotropolis into a hub serving the State of Michigan, the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. Given that Detroit Metropolitan Airport already attracts passengers from throughout Michigan, parts of northern Ohio, and southwest Ontario, the Aerotropolis stakeholders see an opportunity to build upon these connections and drive economic activity. The proposed Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail is the first step to establishing improved transit service to the airport. Transit service will help influence transit-oriented development, walkable areas, and a
