DDA members question MTA plan to remove bus stop, replace with bench; DPW and authority roles clarified

May 19, 2025

Board members raised concerns about a decision by the Mid-Michigan Transportation Authority (MTA) to remove a bus stop and install a bench; members said the DDA has no authority over right-of-way decisions and asked staff to seek updates from DPW.

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Board members raised concerns after learning that the Mid-Michigan Transportation Authority (MTA) planned to remove a downtown bus stop and replace it with a bench. Members said the DDA was not consulted and that authority over the right-of-way and bus-stop locations rests with the city Department of Public Works and the MTA.

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