QLine ridership shattered records during the NFL Draft, solidifying the streetcar service's importance to the city's transit infrastructure during major events. The big picture: The 3.3-mile QLine's practicality and cost to the public have been questioned.

With a crowd count that more than doubled expectations, draft-goers had to take advantage of a variety of transportation methods available.

One of the biggest events in the NFL year kicked off Thursday in downtown Detroit. Aside from community events happening in the area, many people are here to see who the teams will select in the 2024 NFL Draft.