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The Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) works to make it easier, safer, and more affordable for Detroiters.

09/30/2026

Going car-free for ? Lime is making it a little easier to get around.

From Oct. 1 through Oct. 8, riders can use code WWD26 for 50% off two Lime rides.

Lime operates in Detroit through the City’s scooter permit program, overseen by the Office of Mobility Innovation.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to our partners at Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) on another major step toward safer, more accessible and comfortable transit across Detroit.

DDOT’s investment includes 210 bus stop shelters and 200 new benches across the city. Of the 210 shelters, 107 advertising shelters have been installed, three more are pending, and another 100 standard shelters are planned. For the 200 new benches, 76 have been installed and 124 more are planned through 2027.

“DDOT has been undertaking major improvements to keep more buses on the road and improve service with the addition of 49 new buses and funding in place for the purchase of another 80, as well as the opening of a new $165 million Coolidge Terminal,” said Mayor Mary Sheffield. “While buses are arriving in a timelier manner, it is a major priority to make this customer-focused investment at hundreds of bus stops across the city to help improve the experience of waiting for your bus to arrive.”

Several new shelters along E. Jefferson are also part of a pilot featuring elevated boarding platforms designed to improve safety, efficiency and accessibility for riders.

At OMI, we’re proud to celebrate our partners at DDOT and the continued investments helping build a safer, more connected and accessible transportation system for Detroiters.

09/15/2026

Detroiters know Detroit’s challenges, and they can play a role in building solutions.

The City of Detroit is supporting Venture 313’s 3rd Buildathon, where residents will use AI-assisted tools to develop digital solutions around priorities identified through Mayor Mary Sheffield’s Rise Higher Detroit Community Framework.

Challenge areas include safe and thriving neighborhoods, community health, transportation and sustainability, accessible government, and education and youth opportunities.

No coding or AI experience is required. Participants will receive training, connect with experts and build alongside other Detroiters.

Up to $50,000 in prizes are available, with finalists presenting their work at a public showcase.

Buildathon: September 17–21
Showcase: September 22

🔗Visit the link in bio to RSVP.

09/02/2026

The Office of Mobility Innovation is excited to welcome Olga Stella as the City of Detroit’s new Chief of Economic Development and Workforce.

With more than 25 years of experience in economic development, business growth, community revitalization, and Detroit’s creative economy, Olga brings a deep understanding of how investment and opportunity can strengthen neighborhoods.

In her new role, she will lead a coordinated citywide strategy connecting economic development, workforce, mobility, and other key areas to better serve Detroit residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

Under Olga’s leadership, the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office of Mobility Innovation looks forward to advancing innovative mobility solutions as part of this broader vision and ensuring mobility continues to play an important role in Detroit’s economic growth and access to opportunity.

Welcome, Olga!

08/05/2026

Thank you, Donnie and Jeremiah!

Today, we celebrated our 2026 Mayoral Fellows at the City of Detroit’s Mayoral Fellows Showcase, where fellows shared the impact of their work across city departments.

Throughout their time with OMI, Donovan Fleurina and Jeremiah Green supported youth engagement initiatives, the return announcement for “Betty” the BeBot, media outreach, website updates, Innovation Days at Michigan Central and Newlab, community air quality outreach through mask distribution and flyering, communications materials, and thoughtful ideas to strengthen youth engagement across the City, including elevating Detroit youth voices in surveys and social media campaigns, and more.

As they close out their fellowship, they reflected on what the experience meant to them.

Donnie: “My OMI team pushed me outside my comfort zone and allowed me to really think outside the box and challenge opposing thoughts and ideas. These experiences have allowed for growth both as a young professional and as a person.”

Jeremiah: “OMI gave me a safe place to express my thoughts and opinions and allowed me to have candid conversations that would benefit the office in the future. I am truly appreciative of the opportunity and have been so honored to serve the great people of Detroit.”

We’re grateful for everything they brought to our team and celebrated their final week together over lunch. Thank you for your brilliance, dedication, and commitment to Detroit. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you, and we know you’ll continue making a meaningful impact on our city.

04/01/2026

Last night, Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address, marking a historic moment and a clear vision for Detroit’s future rooted in a neighborhood first approach.

From the Office of Mobility Innovation perspective, the mayor’s focus on transportation stood out as a key pillar in building more connected, equitable communities.

A major announcement included the launch of “Show Your ID, Ride for Free,” allowing all K to 12 Detroit students to ride the bus at no cost starting April 1, with reinvestment into afterschool programming. The city is also expanding transit infrastructure with 45 new buses already in service, 80 more on the way, and plans to improve rider experience through new benches and upgraded shelters.

These investments reflect a broader commitment to safe, reliable, and accessible mobility that supports students, families, and neighborhoods across Detroit. While led by the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), this work is part of a shared, citywide effort to move Detroit forward.

We are proud to support and collaborate on mobility solutions that help residents access opportunity and stay connected to the places that matter most.

03/31/2026

Earlier this month, at the Girls STEAM Summit at Michigan Central, Yonikka Tinsley and Naomi Okanlawon represented the Office of Mobility Innovation in a day designed to spark curiosity and confidence in 6th to 8th grade girls exploring STEAM.
Through hands on workshops, interactive exhibits, and conversations with real practitioners, students connected their interests to real world pathways. From building solar cars with DAPCEP to hearing from professionals like a traffic engineer working in the traffic management center, the experience made STEAM tangible and relevant.

With the support of volunteers, partners, and families, the summit created a welcoming and engaging environment where students could learn, explore, and begin to imagine their future.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Yonikka Tinsley, our MI Mobility Fellow, on completing her capstone with the Office of Mobility Innovation.

Her project, Grocery Mobility Hubs: Addressing Transportation Disadvantage and Food Access Inequity in Detroit, explores how transportation barriers and food access challenges overlap in Detroit’s historically disinvested neighborhoods, and proposes a publicly governed model for grocery mobility hubs supported by coordinated, temperature-controlled delivery.

We’re also excited to share that Yonikka has officially joined our team in a permanent role as Clean Fuels Specialist.

Thank you to the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for sponsoring the MI Mobility Fellowship and supporting emerging leaders advancing equitable, innovative mobility solutions across Michigan.

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12/02/2025

The 2026–2027 Scooter Permit Application is officially live!

Companies operating in Detroit are encouraged to apply through the application linked in this post.

The permit window is now open and closes January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please submit your materials before the deadline to be considered for the upcoming cycle.

Apply today: Link in bio

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Detroit, MI
48226

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http://detroitmi.gov/mobility

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