Detroit is known to transform in terms of constant groundbreaking project developments and innovative urban design. Detroit transportation is a transformation in itself. Check out this list of ways of transportation in Detroit for practical and fun concepts that are available for use. The Motor City and neighborhoods within are becoming more accessible. Not to mention, some of these are simply for your leisure.
Take a break from driving your car! As technology advances, so do the ways we think about our community’s sustainability among daily functions. The DDOT, SMART buses, and QLINE streetcars provide easy navigation across Detroit. Check out what else is available and coming soon to give locals and visitors fun ways to move around the city.
Check out our list from the summer and for the summer season on boating and sailing in Detroit. Land, water, or sky, your guide to efficient, more live-able, and original ways of transportation are here. Detroitisit rounded up a list of unique Detroit-based ways of transportation that keep us grounded as well as ride us into a more eco-friendly future. Some are more seasonal than others.
KAYAKING & CANOEING IN DETROIT
This list of ways of transportation in Detroit includes traditional and modern ways. The warmer months allow everyone to appreciate the nature surrounding urban city life. Head over to Detroit River Sports (Located at:14601 Riverside Boulevard, Detroit) or Detroit Outpost (Located at: 11000 Freud, Detroit), or one of the many kayak rental services in Metro Detroit for those days when cooling off in the water sounds like the best option for outdoor activities. Whether you’re between a private excursion, open paddle, or public tour, both of these spots are great for seeing Detroit skyline and more as you meander along the Detroit River. Detroit River Sports offers kayak and stand up paddle board tours of the canals of Jefferson Chalmers, the Detroit River, and nearby islands. Detroit River Sports is open May through October. Check Detroit Outpost for requesting a private paddle.
MOGO BIKES
Several of the ways of transportation in Detroit give people the freedom to explore on their own and get their body moving. Look to MoGo, a Detroit-based non-profit organization that provides a service that promotes health, safety, and connectivity. Enjoy the wide range of riding payment options! You can pay as you go, purchase a $10/1-hour pass, explore the city pass for $15, and more. Your trip of sight-seeing ends when a bike is securely locked in any MoGo station. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
SCOOTERS/BIRD SCOOTERS
Unique ways of transportation in Detroit help us find things we didn’t know we were looking for! Discover something new about the city you walk through every day. Bird electric scooters and bikes are available in various cities, including Detroit. There’s a map in the Bird app to help find your closest Bird. These sustainable scooters are “good for the people, good for the planet.” The increased availability of micro-electric vehicles helps contribute to fewer cars on the road, which in turn, reduces the amount of cars on the road. Less cars then leads to less carbon emissions and traffic. Click HERE to view the official website to learn more.
QLINE DETROIT
Ways of moving in Detroit most likely makes people think of QLINE Detroit. The QLINE’s 3.3 mile route runs on Woodward Ave. with 12 stops serving neighborhoods such as New Center, North End, Midtown and Downtown Detroit. Enjoy this easy way to access the Woodward corridor. Ride along and give yourself a brief break with the relaxation of sitting on the QLINE. This transportation is currently free. You can count on a ride all throughout the week. You might even catch Detroit’s own Paws, The Detroit Tigers mascot catching a ride! Click HERE to view the website for more information.
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