DDOT bus frequency improved on several routes

State of play: The bus frequency improvements were made possible by hiring 54 drivers in the last year, the agency explained in a statement.

• Buses on 17 routes will also run longer on weekends.
• Here's the full list of improved routes.

Follow the money: The $3 billion city budget that Mayor Mike Duggan signed this month boosted DDOT's annual funding by $20 million for a total of $209 million, plus $2.7 million in surplus funding, BridgeDetroit reported.

What's next: The city will hire more drivers and mechanics and order more coaches with the additional money.

• The $2.7 million surplus will be used to install new bus shelters and benches throughout the city.

Weekday frequency improvements

Routes: 2-Michigan, 5-Van Dyke/Lafayette, 31-Mack

• Daytime peak frequency: 20 minutes (up from 30 minutes)

Routes: 3-Grand River, 7-Seven Mile, 10-Greenfield

• Midday base frequency: every 15 minutes (up from 20 minutes)

Route: 17-Eight Mile

• Midday base frequency: every 20 minutes (up from 30 minutes)

Route: 18-Fenkell

• Daytime frequency: every 40 minutes (up from 45-50 minutes)

Route: 29-Linwood

• Every day daytime frequency: every 50 minutes (up from 60 minutes)

Route: 23-Hamilton/John R

• Peak weekday service: every 45 minutes (up from 60 minutes)

Weekend frequency improvements

Routes: 1-Vernor, 5-Van Dyke/Lafayette

• Sunday daytime frequency: every 45 minutes (up from 60 minutes)

Routes: 3-Grand River, 6-Gratiot, 7-Seven Mile

• Saturday daytime frequency: every 20 minutes (up from 30 minutes)

Route: 8-Warren

• Saturday daytime frequency: every 30 minutes (up from 45 minutes)
• Sunday daytime frequency: every 45 minutes (up from 60 minutes)