Brief ...

Several houses were demolished recently, clearing way for a new bus terminal for the Michigan Flyer.

Michigan Flyer LLC is beginning a $1.6 million bus terminal project for the property on Michigan Avenue between Howard Avenue and Detroit Street.

The Michigan Flyer provides bus service to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The East Lansing company is part of Owosso-based Indian Trails Inc.

Steve Hayward, executive director of the Eastwood DDA in Lansing Township, said the site plan was recently approved. The current project is "temporary development of the property." The township will consider an application for reimbursement under the brownfield plan.

He said eventually the Michigan Flyer is planning a $16 million development with office and hotel development.

The site will have 160 to 170 customer parking spaces and parking for buses.

The Michigan Flyer has a stop in downtown East Lansing.

— Belinda Thurston

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