Public transit partnership Leverage the Detroit People Mover's status as a public transit service to position cost-effective, city-supported mobility solutions for events, conventions, and downtown development projects.

Public funding leverage Explore funding partnerships and grant-ready tech upgrades through federal or state transportation programs to expand capabilities, reliability, and rider experience on the DPM.

SaaS/tech integration With a tech stack spanning AWS, Drupal, Squarespace, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Dynamics, propose integrated digital solutions for ticketing, marketing automation, CRM, and maintenance analytics to boost operational efficiency.

Ridership growth Target scenarios to convert events and tourism-driven spikes into sustained ridership by offering promotions, partnerships with venues, and feeders to light rail lines.

Cost-sensitive partnerships Offer cost-effective software and fleet management tools that align with a mid-market public agency’s revenue range, emphasizing reliability, safety, and low total cost of ownership.