Connect Wayne County

06/02/2026

A group of Wayne County residents challenged a transit millage saying officials were not transparent. Here's what a judge had to say about it.

05/27/2026

Thanks for covering the issue BridgeDetroit! One quote that stands out from the article:

“Who wants to be driven, when they’re 49 years old, by their mother to late night activities with friends or picked up from work,” said Snider, who has cerebral palsy and likes to say she has a “different ability” as opposed to a disability.

If you want people like Kim to be able to get around, please help us spread the word on the August 4th election at https://www.connectwaynecounty.org/

The Free Press recently spoke with officials from Wayne County, SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) about the proposed millage and how it will affect residents and taxpayers. Here is what to know:

05/21/2026

Want to get involved with Connect Wayne County? Visit our website and let us know!

Let’s ConnectWayne County On August 4th, Wayne County will decide whether every resident should have the freedom to choose affordable transportation

05/20/2026

Whether you ride or not, we all depend on someone who needs transit. Nurses, day care workers, janitors, waiters, and many others. Making it easier for them to get around benefits you, even if you never ride the bus. Click the link in our bio to learn more about how county-wide expansion creates better connections that benefit everyone!

05/20/2026

Introducing: Connect Wayne County! Learn more about county-wide expansion in Wayne County and how you can get involved through the link in our bio! Tune in tomorrow, Thursday May 21st at 11am for the official launch.