Funding will be used to purchase and install bike share stations to implement an expansion of the mogo bike share system

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Detroit Department of Transportation $845,840 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 1, 2025, to support Phase 3 expansion of the MOGO bike share system. The award funds the purchase and installation of bike share stations featuring electric bicycles and solar-powered charging infrastructure designed to enhance first-mile/last-mile connectivity to fixed-route bus service throughout Detroit and surrounding communities including Royal Oak, Ferndale, Oak Park, Berkley, and Huntington Woods. The electric bicycles are engineered to replace short-distance car trips of less than five miles, while the solar panels are rigorously tested for year-round operational reliability.

This expansion project is expected to improve transportation accessibility for Detroit residents by maximizing carbon reductions through better system integration with existing fixed-route transit infrastructure. The award obligates funding through the ultimate completion date of March 30, 2027, and serves the transportation needs of Detroit's urbanized area as part of the FTA's ongoing effort to develop and improve public transit systems through formula grant allocations.

Activities

The bicycles purchased with these grant funds will be all electric which studies have consistently shown being able to better replace car trips of less than 5 miles. Many of the stations purchased will not only be electrified and able to charge the e-bikes but will be solar powered by panels rigorously tested for use with bikeshare in all seasons.

Expected outcomes

Mogos current service extends from downtown detroit and surrounding neighborhoods of southern oakland county including royal OAK ferndale OAK park berkley and huntington woods. IT also extends from belle isle to mexicantown. These additional stations will be phase 3 of the project though only 1 phase has been FTA funded. This expansion would primarily be used to better connect our system to fixed route buses in order to maximize carbon reductions.

Intended beneficiaries

The project will impact the quality of available transportation for the citizens living in and around the city of detroit in ddots service territory.