How to Ride the Detroit People Mover (DPM)
The People Mover is safe, secure and stress-free with panoramic views and practical fun for the entire family. Use the system for sporting and concert events, sightseeing or traveling to work. Seven days a week, the People Mover gets you there like nothing else. We hope you will enjoy your trip and reach your destination safely by reading the following information.
Choose one of 13 People Mover stations in the Downtown Detroit central business district. “X” Marks the spot: Street level People Mover stations are located on main streets and are identified by brightly-colored cross beams. Remaining DPM stations are integrated into several well-known buildings.
Street Level People Mover Stations
/Interior People Mover Stations
Fort / Cass Avenue
/Cobo Center
Michigan Avenue
/Joe Louis Arena
Cadillac Center
(Broadway & Gratiot)
/Millender Center
Greektown
(Attached to Greektown Casino
/Renaissance Center
Times Square
(Grand River & Park Ave.)
/Grand Circus Park
(Woodward & Park)
Financial District
(Larned & Shelby)
/ Broadway(Broadway & John R. St.)
Bricktown (Beaubien & Fort St.)
/COST
Fare for the People Mover is $.75 per ride. Any combination of coins can be used (except pennies) or DPM tokens are available from fare machines. Machines do not make change
Save money with monthly or annual passes for unlimited rides. Passes are available online at www.thepeoplemover.com
Monthly passes may also be purchased one of three ways:
· Detroit Transportation Corporation Administrative Office, 535 Griswold, Detroit 48226 (313) 224-2160.
· SMART Detroit Transit Center, 535 Griswold, First Floor
· DDOT Rosa Parks Transit Center, 1310 Cass Avenue
INSERTING THE FARE
1. Step up to the fare gate.
2. Place coins in your left hand and drop each in one at a time.
3. Proceed through the turnstile when you hear a beep.
4. If there is a problem, press the coin return button on top of the fare gate and check the return slot below.
5. Swipe passes through the card reader, listen for the beep and continue through the turnstile.
BOARDING THE TRAIN
1. Stations and DPM vehicles are accessible to elderly and disabled persons.
2. Elevators, escalators and stairs will transport you to the platform level. Wait for the train behind the yellow caution line at all times.
3. All station stops are announced prior to arrival. Doors automatically open and shut. Passengers will hear a chime before the closing of the doors. Please do not waive hands or feet in front of the door. The Detroit People Mover is driverless technology and cannot be halted on board the vehicle.
4. If emergency assistance is needed, please see a Transit Officer or use the push-to-talk communications located on the train and at the platform.