City 411

City government

Mayor / Mary Sheffield

The official mayor’s office and municipal information.

City services

City services / municipal directory

Use the public service portal for information and local requests.

Immediate help

Emergency / 911

Call 911 for an emergency in the United States. For routine questions, use the municipal service portal.

QLINE

The streetcar connects Downtown, Midtown, and New Center. Check operating hours and arrival information; it does not cover every Detroit neighborhood.

DDOT + SMART

DDOT serves city routes; SMART supports regional travel. Plan the outbound and return journeys, confirm stops and transfers, and read current service notices.

Do not freestyle the last bus

For Dearborn, Ferndale, Hamtramck, or a late show, use the current trip planner. If the service or final walk does not work, arrange a practical alternative before going.

A Midtown day

Choose DIA or the Wright, add a meal and a booked show. QLINE helps along Woodward; the final walk to each exact address still matters.

Use public access

Respect fences, private property, studio appointments, and opening hours. Keep valuables secured and avoid leaving bags visible in a parked car.

Plan the walk after dark

Save the venue address, charge your phone, agree on a meeting point, and choose a route you can manage. If a situation feels wrong, move toward a staffed public place and seek help.

On the bus

Ask the operator for assistance when needed. Detroit’s transportation guidance says vehicle number, time, and travel direction help identify a bus when reporting a concern.