There are always plenty of folks mocking Detroit's People Mover, a symbol of the city's limited offerings when it comes to public transportation.
When I moved back to Detroit 2 1/2 years ago from D.C., it drove me crazy that I had to drive everywhere. Whenever people in D.C. asked what I liked about Washington, I would inevitably mention the subway, the buses and the cabs. I put about 4,000 miles on my car each year. I tried to drive as little as possible.
Returning to town and seeing the People Mover only made me long even more for the D.C. subway.
But last Friday, the People mover was my hero.
Around 10 a.m., I walked from the Compuware building to the RenCen, where I had a 10:30 appointment. I knew it was freezing outside. But jeez. I had to stop and turn my back to the unforgiving Arctic wind at one point. I had a warm coat, but my face was getting numb from the cold. It was a brutal walk .(Yes, I'm being a little bit of a wimp.)
So on the way back, I jumped on the People Mover. During the ride, I pulled out my phone and snapped some photos.
I returned to the office without having to brave the bitter cold.
Suddenly, I have a newfound appreciation for the People Mover.
