Last Updated: October 12. 2009 3:57PM
Obama transit chief says port project is key to revitalizing local economy
David N. Goodman / Associated Press
Detroit -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Detroit's planned $22 million ferry and cruise-ship terminal is a key part of revitalizing the area's economy.
LaHood joined Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, Reps. John Dingell and Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and Michigan Transportation Director Kirk Steudel to tour the facility Monday. It begins full operations next summer.
The passenger terminal and public dock on the Detroit River is getting $7.1 million in federal recovery money.
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While in Michigan, LaHood is meeting General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC officials for briefings on safety technology the automakers are developing.
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