DETROIT — The Detroit People Mover reopened Wednesday morning after it was shut down for the last two months, officials with the Detroit Transportation Corporation said.
Officials shut down the people mover after high winds damaged parts of the 2.9-mile track in March.
Workers had to remove sheet metal from the undercarriage, repair track cables and switch mechanisms. They did test the cars over the last 16 days before reopening, officials said.
"Rider safety is always at the heart of what we do, and it is our responsibility as a public transit provider," DTC Chief Executive Officer Melia Howard said. "The time was a necessary requirement to restore key, operational components and is an investment in the continued reliability of the system. We take pride in the role that the People Mover plays for residents, workers and visitors, and we look forward to being the go-to public transportation for both daily rides and special events which bring everyone together."
The People Mover’s relaunch will once again support daily downtown commutes, mobility and wayfinding as Detroit Pistons playoffs and Tigers home games are underway.
It will operate at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 for the "I Ran the D 5K" and will close at 1:00 a.m. on May 9 and 12:30 a.m. on May 10 to accommodate Bruno Mars at Ford Field and other downtown evening events.
Trains’ average arrival time at stations is less than eight minutes. All rides are free.
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