Heads up, Michigan Chronicle readers: most City of Detroit offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Normal police, fire and water and sewerage services will be provided.
This is how city services will be affected:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works will NOT collect refuse, bulk, yard waste and curbside recycling on Monday, May 29. Monday’s collection will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday and so forth. Friday’s collection will take place on Saturday.
DDOT BUSES
The Department of Transportation (DDOT) will operate bus service on a Sunday schedule on May 29. The Rosa Parks Transit Center will remain open. DDOT Administration Offices at 100 Mack Avenue will be closed on Monday. For bus arrival information, view or download bus schedules to plan your trip at detroitmi.gov/ddot. To reach DDOT Customer Service, call (313) 933-1300.
DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER
The Detroit People Mover will operate on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. and Monday, May 29 from 10 a.m. – midnight to accommodate individuals attending the Movement Festival.
CITY PARKING FACILITIES
Ford Underground Garage will be open 24 hours from Saturday, May 27 – Monday, May 29 for the Movement Festival. The parking fee is $10.
The hours of operation are:
Saturday, May 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. (24 hours)
Sunday, May 28 from 7 a.m. – 7 a.m. (24 hours)
Monday, May 29 from 6 a.m. – 6 a.m. (24 hours)
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
Although City of Detroit offices may be closed, many City services, such as tax and fee payments and permit applications, are available online at detroitmi.gov. In terms of some payments to the City of Detroit, individuals may utilize the DivDat kiosk or mobile app. Residents also may report issues via the Improve Detroit app