The transit system serving metro Grand Rapids is staking nearly $40 million and its reputation on a bus system mimicking light rail that it says will compete successfully with the automobile in getting people from the southern suburbs to downtown.
For many observers, the Silver Line will serve as a communitywide experiment that larger cities in Michigan are likely to watch closely.
Come August, thousands of riders will board buses daily on the Silver Line without having to show the drivers their tickets or fumble for cash.
Because payment is on the honor system, buses won't even have fare boxes to take cash or tickets.
Without having to queue up for payment, riders then will be whisked north and south along Division Avenue via two of the artery's five lanes during peak traffic periods.
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