Recently, I was able to explore Detroit on a whole new level. I had the opportunity to scratch something off of my bucket list which was riding a bike while exploring the Dequindre Cut. Not only did I have the chance to ride the Dequindre Cut, I had the opportunity to do it on the new bike sharing system known as MoGo.

The Dequindre Cut, “offers a pedestrian link between the East Riverfront, Eastern Market and several residential neighborhoods in between”. This two mile greenway, formerly known as a railroad line was very amazing to explore. The amount of beautification and art that was in the two mile radius is something to see. It was very clam, peaceful and exciting to see the amount of people that were using the space. Community members were biking, walking, and just relaxing on the benches that are available. I even got the opportunity to talk with a young artist who is currently working on murals along the Dequindre Cut….They were beautiful by the way.

Along my journey of the Dequindre Cut, I utilized MoGo and their bike sharing program. MoGo offers transportation opportunities across Detroit within a 30 minute time span. You do have the opportunity to keep the bike longer but there is another cost associated with that option. This was a really cool experience because for individuals that do not have a bike, this method is very convenient. It’s also convenient for individuals who work in the area and might need a fast means of transportation to handle other important business. Unlike the Gentrification Line (Q Line), I believe that MoGo was built for everyone to enjoy and participate in. Will they need to get downtown, yes, but it is still readily available to everyone and not just individuals that live in a specific area. The bikes were very comfortable and the process was seamless. I would like to see if it was a way you could keep the bikes longer than 30 minute increments, and if MoGo plans to expand these opportunities into other communities of Detroit.