Congress proposed a 20% cut to transit and 80% cut to rail funding! On September 2, 2026, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (P.L. 119-103) into law. This funding law supports federal programs and includes short term funding for “Surface Transportation”. However, this law does not include “advance appropriations”, a form […]
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On Nov 3, Macomb County votes to renew countywide SMART service. Help us tell voters on their way to the polls! The Macomb Public Transit Millage is up for renewal. A yes vote means renewing SMART service across Macomb county, as well as funding for local services like Richmond-Lenox EMS in Northern Macomb, STAR paratransit
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Unlike many transit agencies, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is a city department. As with other departments, the Mayor and City Council decide how much funding it gets each year. This October, we have an opportunity to start making the case for more DDOT funding – and more service – by speaking up at
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TRU’s Civic Academy is Back – With a Statewide Focus Transportation Civic Academy Gives You the Tools to Fight for Your Community This year’s Transportation Civic Academy is a FREE education series on transportation policy and advocacy. Over 10 all-virtual sessions, participants from all over Michigan will learn about various aspects of transportation planning, hear
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TRU is partnering up with like-minded groups all across Michigan to build a powerful statewide network that will work together to reform Michigan’s transportation. Join Move MI Transportation Alliance! The problem: Michigan’s transportation system fails too many people: It’s too expensive, too dangerous, provides too few options, and produces too much pollution. Yet Michigan leaders
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