But wait times could lengthen if millions of dollars in mandated spending cuts force the Transportation Security Administration to trim the number of agents that screen passengers and cargo for bombs, guns and other prohibited items.
Less than two months ago, officials here were much more upbeat about transit upgrades as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood met with Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and Mr. Bing to announce a new task force on regional transportation.
He participated in several U.S. Air Force and National Transportation Safety Board accident investigations, and worked with NASA scientists on a paper on error and aviation, according to his resume.