Provide assistance and oversight to intercity bus/rail programs carriers that provide intercity passenger service in Michigan. The assistance and oversight is on all federal and state capital and operating assistance programs and projects to ensure that funds are used according to the intent of the program/project and all state and federal rules and regulations are met. Provide state safety oversight of state rail fixed guideway systems, which currently includes the Detroit People Mover. Manage contract and specification development for the statewide vehicle procurement program for use by local transit agencies.

Staff Information:

Jerry Smalley, Manager, is responsible for administering and managing federal and state intercity passenger programs. Responsible for managing statewide procurement and specification development of state/federally funded new vehicles used by public and private nonprofit transit agencies. Manage the oversight responsibilities for fixed guideway systems in Michigan. (517) 335-2550; E-mail:smalleyj@michigan.gov

Debi Magley, Administrative Assistant, provides administrative and secretarial support for section staff. (517) 335-2475; E-mail: magleyd@michigan.gov

Michael Frezell, Vehicle Procurement Analyst, is responsible for the coordination of statewide procurement and specification development of state/federally funded new vehicles used by public and private non-profit transit agencies. Responsible for the vehicle inventory, vehicle disposals, and local vehicle purchase program. (517) 335-0904; E-mail: frezellm@michigan.gov

Intercity Transportation Unit

Al Johnson, Supervisor, is responsible for intercity passenger rail/bus programs and initiatives and oversight activities associated with fixed guideway systems. (517) 335-2549; E-mail: johnsonal@michigan.gov

Therese Cody, Departmental Analyst, is responsible for managing the Rail Passenger Operating Program which provides funds for state-assisted Amtrak train services and marketing. Responsible for all state-funded rail passenger terminal projects. Monitor customer service provided by Amtrak and at passenger rail facilities. Department liaison to the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative and the Ann Arbor to Detroit Transit Study. (517) 373-8749; E-mail: codyt@michigan.gov

Mike Bedore, Departmental Analyst, is responsible for managing the Rail Passenger Capital Program for both conventional and high-speed passenger rail service in Michigan. Designated as Michigan's State Safety Oversight Program Manager for rail fixed guideway systems. Monitors on-time performance for Amtrak train services in Michigan. (517) 335-1005; E-mail: bedorem@michigan.gov

Rob Pearson, Departmental Analyst, is responsible for managing the Intercity Bus Operating and Capital Program which provides funds for state-assisted intercity bus operations, marketing and terminal projects. (517) 335-2572; E-mail: pearsonr1@michigan.gov