On the Move - Detroit People Mover - Michigan, USA.
N 42° 19.919 W 083° 02.799
17T E 331381 N 4688665
These cast bronze figures by artist Kirk Newman, are shown as if they are running for a train.
They are on two floors of the Michigan Avenue station on the Detroit People Mover, elevated rail system.
Waymark Code: WMHD19
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2013
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"These fourteen humorous figures are running to catch the train. Newman's cast bronze shapes give the impression of constant movement, reflecting the action of people using the system. The largest figure has a 23-foot span, which visually carries the viewer up the escalator to the platform level.
The artist was very interested in capturing the very busy, fast pace of the business world. Notice that the figures are all running to catch the train - once again emphasizing that everyone is in a hurry to get where they're going. Also, all the people are carrying -- or balancing - briefcases above their heads. One woman even has a briefcase in one hand, a baby in the other and another child following behind. Largest figure is downstairs and measures 23 feet from toe to toe. It's a man jumping from the first floor to the second floor to catch the train." Text Source: (
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The Detroit People Mover is an automated elevated rail system which operates on a single set of tracks, and encircles downtown Detroit, Michigan.
The People mover cost 75 Cents to ride, and takes approx. 15 mins to ride a complete circle 3 mile ride around Detroit.
There are 13 stations, that give you great views of Detroit.
Please see the official people mover Web Site:
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