SMART's Future: New Routes & Wayne County Expansion with VP Jordan Vonzynda

🚍 SMARTCAST | Featuring VP of Planning Jordan Vonzynda | New Routes, Wayne County Expansion & The Future of Transit Your Stop for Everything Transit in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County! On this episode of SMARTcast, hosts Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III sit down with SMART Vice President of Planning, Jordan Vonzynda, to discuss how public transportation is evolving and what riders can expect as SMART continues to expand service throughout Southeast Michigan. As VP of Planning, Vonzynda plays a key role in shaping the future of mobility, overseeing route planning, service improvements, and long-term strategies designed to better connect communities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. In this conversation, he shares insight into the process behind developing new routes and explains how SMART is working to meet the changing transportation needs of residents. The discussion also highlights exciting route extensions and service enhancements coming to Wayne County, helping improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, and recreation. With increased connectivity and a focus on meeting riders where they are, SMART continues its mission of providing reliable, accessible transportation for the region. Jordan also discusses the upcoming Wayne County "opt-in" ballot initiative, a proposal that would allow additional communities to participate in SMART service and expand public transit opportunities throughout Wayne County. If approved, the initiative could help create stronger regional connections and bring enhanced transit access to more residents than ever before. Topics include: 🚌 Jordan Vonzynda's role as SMART Vice President of Planning 🚌 How transit routes are developed and improved 🚌 New and expanded routes in Wayne County 🚌 The future of public transportation in Southeast Michigan 🚌 The Wayne County opt-in ballot initiative 🚌 Regional mobility and economic development 🚌 Connecting riders to jobs, healthcare, and education 🚌 How SMART is planning for the future At SMART, a bus is more than just a bus—it's a connection to opportunity, independence, and community. Subscribe and stay connected for more conversations with the people moving Southeast Michigan forward. #SMARTcast #SMARTBus #JordanVonzynda #WayneCounty #PublicTransit #TransitPlanning #Transportation #Detroit #OaklandCounty #MacombCounty #WayneCountyTransit #Mobility #TransitExpansion #RegionalTransit #BusRoutes #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityConnection #SoutheastMichigan #SMART