Detroit Transportation Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The board authorized a funding agreement with the Downtown Detroit Authority to manage the operating subsidy. Additionally, the board approved labor agreements involving wage increases for the AFSCME Maintenance Supervisor Unit and Teamsters Local 214, and authorized an amended purchase agreement for vehicle HVAC system repairs. A five-year transit advertising sales contract was awarded to Brooklyn Outdoor. Staff updates covered the status of capital budgets, transit asset management planning, and construction timelines for the Water Square Station in anticipation of the upcoming Final Four event.
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Detroit Transportation Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included a closed session regarding pending litigation. Key topics included a presentation by AECOM on the System Plan and Downtown Mobility Study, which highlighted themes of recognition, connectivity, integration, and sustainability for the People Mover. The Board authorized wage increases for Teamsters Local 214 Sergeants and Transit Police Officers units. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for law enforcement uniforms, approved contract amendments for price corrections and freight charges, extended a contract for uniform and mat rental services, approved a contract for Water Square Station rehabilitation, and authorized a purchase agreement for vehicle HVAC repairs. Insurance coverage for property and fine arts was also renewed. Finally, staff reported on system ridership metrics, aging infrastructure, and ongoing initiatives regarding unsheltered populations and parking strategies.
Jun 25, 2026·Board meeting
Detroit Transportation Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The board authorized agreements for the Michigan Central Multimodal Facility and approved a contract extension with AECOM for the Downtown Mobility Study. Key actions included approving the replacement of neon art at the Greektown Station with LED lighting and renewing workers' compensation insurance coverage. Furthermore, the board adopted the fiscal year 2027 operating budget and capital projects, while also receiving staff updates on an upcoming automated people mover conference.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
Detroit Transportation Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed several key operational and administrative items. Staff provided updates on service restoration, presented a new strategic plan focusing on fiscal responsibility and mobility, and detailed the progress of the Michigan Multimodal Facility and vehicle conversion projects. The Board approved the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and authorized several contracts and purchase orders, including legal services with APEX Law, radio communication services with Spectrum Wireless, warehouse storage with Luthern Brothers Commerce Center, wheel set maintenance with ORX, parts management with Easton Railcar Service, and professional services with WSP Michigan. A resolution regarding the fiscal year operating budget was tabled for a future meeting.
