Detroit is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its transit history with the grand opening of the Jason Hargrove Transit Center this Saturday. Named in honor of a Detroit Department of Transportation bus driver who tragically lost his life to COVID-19 in 2020, the new center symbolizes more than just a transit hub—it stands as a memorial to a public servant who voiced the struggles faced by frontline workers during the pandemic’s early days. Located at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, the transit center resides at the renovated site of the historic Michigan State Fairgrounds.
This $31 million project has transformed a 52,000-square-foot former Dairy Cattle Barn into a modern transit facility, complete with a restored portico and vibrant outdoor space. The center will cater to a variety of transit needs, accommodating DDOT and SMART bus riders, as well as providing amenities for ride-share customers and users of MoGo bikes and scooters.
The transition from the temporary fairgrounds transfer area to the new center marks a shift towards improved service and infrastructure in Detroit’s transit system. The center’s strategic location at 1121 W. Eight Mile Rd. will support several key routes, including the 4 Woodward, 12 Conant, 17 Eight Mile, 30 Livernois, and 54 Wyoming.
Enhancing user experience, the facility will be open 24 hours a day and will be secured by patrols from the Detroit Police Department. This development not only honors Jason Hargrove’s legacy but also aims to provide a safer, more connected transit experience for Detroit’s residents and visitors.
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