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Detroit Transit protest

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Detroit Life in Photos Examiner

Detroit’s Transit Union and, the public, protest over proposed cuts in bus services in the city. They chanted, "Dave Bing must go!"

The proposal on the table is to stop DOT bus services at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and eliminate service on Sunday. Detroit has a $300 million dollar budget deficit that requires curtailing city spending.

The protest featured here took place on August 25, 2009 before a public hearing at the Rosa Parks Transit Center in Downtown Detroit. As a result of this public demonstration, and others like it, the proposed layoffs of approximately 113 bus drivers was postponed while alternative options were sought by the city.

             

               

             

                

All photos were taken by Tanya Britt, eyesonuphoto.  All Rights Reserved.

For more info:  Additional photos taken of the Rosa Parks Transit protest can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyesonuphoto/sets/72157622141544662/

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Tanya Britt makes her home in the inner city of Detroit, Michigan. Tanya is passionate about photography and loves nothing more than photographing the people, places, and current events, in and around the Detroit Metro area. Distressed by the mostly negative press on her city, Tanya makes a...

Comments

  • Diana Rutz 2 years ago

    Great article and story in pictures. It is refreshing to find an article that is direct and to the point without rhetorical fillers.

  • LORI 2 years ago

    HEY TANYA.... II KNOW SOME OF THE PEOPLE IN TE PIC...SISTER USE TO BE A DRIVER...

  • PJ 2 years ago

    Great job telling your stories in pictures. From one journalist to another, you keep up the good job. You definitely have a budding future as a photo journalist.

  • Mr Cool 2 years ago

    what are you saiding YES OR NO how do you real feel let it out. We can handle it we look to you for the answer and you can not let us down. Thanks once again for keeping us informed.

  • Tanya Britt, eyesonuphoto 2 years ago

    I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I appreciate the positive feed back!

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