RTA Awards $11.6 Million to Expand Transportation Access for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Telegram Newspaper
August 14, 2025

Detroit, MI - Seniors and people living with disabilities across Southeast Michigan will soon have access to expanded and more reliable transportation options, thanks to a significant funding boost from the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan. Last week, the RTA announced the recipients of its 2025 Section 5310 "Mobility for All" grant awards, totaling $11.6 million in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

A Message from the General Manager: The QLINE Is Moving Detroit Forward

RTA LinkedIn
January 1, 1970

The QLINE is more than a streetcar; it’s a symbol of Detroit’s resilience, progress, and connection. Hear from General Manager Rachel Schmuhl how we can keep growing together.

Detroit’s QLINE now fully public, under new operator as M-1 Rail turns over control

Detroit Free Press
October 1, 2024

The M-1 Rail's final report on Detroit's QLINE highlights its transition to public ownership under the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), ensuring continued free rides and stable operations.