The document discusses the proposed M-1 Light Rail line in Detroit, Michigan. The 3.3 mile light rail system would have 11 stops and 6 trains to provide accessible transportation along a major road and connect to existing transit lines. Supporters argue it would create revenue through increased ridership from commuters, college students, and tourists, and stimulate job growth. However, critics note higher priorities like road repairs and question limited parking and potential delays. Both sides discuss whether it would benefit citizens or generate needed revenue for Detroit.

1. M-1 LIGHT RAIL:
CONNECTING DETROIT
May 09, 2013

2. THE M-1 RAIL LINE
 Light rail system
 11 stops, 6 trains (M-1 Rail)
 3.3 mile coverage
 Wheelchair access
SOURCE: M-1 RAIL

3. OBJECTIVES
 Benefits of the M-1 rail line in Metro Detroit
 Strengths and weaknesses of the M-1 light rail
 Elements of persuasion

4. STRENGTHS
 Accessible Transportation
 Located on a major road
 Overlaps existing transportation

5. SOURCE: RAIL LINE RENDERINGS | MLIVE.COM

6. STRENGTHS
 Creates Revenue
 Additional transportation method
 College, commuter, and tourist usage

7. STRENGTHS
 Job Growth
 Employment opportunities
 Economic stimulus

8. WEAKNESSES
 Higher priorities
 Roads are in need of repair
 Current transit line needs

9. WEAKNESSES
 Woodward Avenue
 Limited user parking
 Construction delays

10. TYPICAL SIDE‐RUNNING M‐1 RAIL CROSS‐SECTION AT STATIONS
M-1 Rail. (2012)

11. WEAKNESSES
 Security Concerns
 Current crime levels on the bus Line
 Additional funding for security guards

12. VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcBV9S3tVa4 (CEDAMvideo, Sep)

13. ELEMENTS OF PERSUASION
 Benefits the citizens of Detroit
 Potential for growth
 Generates revenue
 Fulfills a transportation need

14. CONSENSUS
 We support the M-1 light rail

15. QUESTIONS?

16. REFERENCES
CEDAMvideo (Sep 26, 2011). Detroit Light Rail [Video podcast]. The Bright Side.
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/nQF4IhepGY0
Cheesebro, T., O’Connor, L., & Rios, F. (2010). Communicating in the workplace.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
M-1 Rail. (2012). M-1 Rail Streetcar Project Business Plan. Retrieved from
http://www.freep.com/assets/freep/pdf/C4188330423.PDF
State of Michigan. (2013). MDOT: Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project.
Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-
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17. REFERENCES (CONT.)
Transportation Riders United (TRU). (2013). TRU Position on M-1 Rail.
Retrieved from
http://www.detroittransit.org/UserFiles/TRU%20Positon%20on%20M -1%20Rail.pdf