TRU Member Meeting on rapid transit options for Detroit
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 6:30pm
Guardian Building, lower mezzanine
Officials from the City of Detroit and their transit consultants will present information about their efforts to bring rapid transit to the Detroit area. They'll talk about possible transit technologies, where rapid transit could be built, and also what they heard from the public at their recent open houses, plus their plans for moving forward.
Also, we'll discuss major outreach and public education plans - and how you can help spread the word about transit.
TRU Detroit in Transit Design Reception
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:00pm
Centaur Bar
Park Avenue, behind the Fox Theater, Detroit.
We've gathered and judged exciting designs of what Detroit’s transit future could look like from architects, designers, urban planners, and others.
Please join us as we present the design contest finalists and honor the winners at a fundraising reception.
Individual tickets are $50.
Bus to Work Day
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 6:00am
Travel to work without having to worry about parking or traffic. To find the quickest route from your house to your job contact DDOT or SMART.
DDOT 888.336.8287, www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ddot
SMART 866.962.5515, www.smartbus.org
People Mover 20th anniv. rededication ceremony
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 1:00pm
Financial District platform
Bus Me Out to the Ballgame
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 5:45pm
Meet at the Royal Oak Transit Center (11 Mile and Sherman)
The Sierra Club, in partnership with TRU and Detroit Synergy, is leading a group from the Oakland County area to take the bus to a Tiger Game. Game tickets will be $18 per person (payment due by August 16) and are first come first serve. Call Leigh at 248-549-6213 to reserve your spot.
Bring bus fare with you ($1.50 each way). Meet at 5:45pm at the Royal Oak Transit Center, the bus will leave at 6:01pm (don't be late!).
TRU Fall Meeting - So you think you know Detroit transit?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
Guardian Building, lower mezzinine, 500 Griswold, downtown Detroit
Are you new to TRU and interested in learning about Detroit transit issues?
Been around a while and want to test your transit knowledge?
Interested in improving your arguments for transit?
Join us for TRU’s fall meeting, with an overview of:
- Detroit’s proud transit history and downfall
- Rapid transit benefits and the best messages for building support
- TRU’s history and current priorities
- Steps needed for a major rapid transit line
- The Ann Arbor – Detroit regional train project
- The Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study
- Next steps – transit progress expected in 2008
- Ways you can get involved in the solution
Transit Town Hall Meeting - East meets West
Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:00pm
The Rapid Central Station Conference Room - 2nd Floor
250 Grandville SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
East Meets West Public Transit Town Hall Meetings
Two informational town hall meetings about mass transit and public transportation options in Southeast and West Michigan.
Hosted by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-Royal Oak) and Rep. Tom Pearce (R-Grand Rapids)
Guests will include:
David Bulkowski
Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County & Facilitator of Faith in Motion
Casey Dutmer
Chair of Concerned Citizens for Improved Transportation
Clark Goodrich
Concerned Citizens for Improved Transportation
Andy Guy
Project Director, Michigan Land Use Institute
Jennifer Kalczuk,
Media Relations Director, The Rapid, Kent County
Carmine Palombo
Director of Transportation for SEMCOG
Donald J. Stypula
Executive Director, Grand Valley Metro Council
Megan Owens
Executive Director of Transportation Riders United
Repeated in Royal Oak on November 19
TRU Annual Meeting - status of Detroit transit
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:30pm
Marlene Boll Theater at the Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway in downtown Detroit
Top regional leaders will discuss the status to transit efforts in greater Detroit and throughout the state, plus what you can expect in 2008. Speakers include:
·Rep. Marie Donigan, Chair of the Michigan House Public Transit Subcommittee
·John Hertel, regional transit czar
·Hayes Jones, new GM of SMART
·and others tba. Stay tuned!
RTCC Open Houses on regional transit plan
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:00pm
SEMCOG Conference room (and other locations)
By the end of this year, SE Michigan will have a new official Comprehensive Regional Transit Service Plan for the tri-county area that will shape our region for decades to come.
You can help shape it.
Do you think the region needs better transit? What kinds? Do we need new rapid transit? Where? What does your local community need?
The Regional Transit Coordinating Council (RTCC) will be hosting three public Open Houses on April 8-10 to share preliminary progress and to hear from you. DDOT, SMART and DTC (the People Mover) will also participate, providing information on their projects and programs. Open Houses will be held from 3pm-7pm on the following dates – stop by during any of these times:
April 8th, 2008 - Wayne County, including the City of Detroit SEMCOG Conference Room – 3rd Floor
535 Griswold Street – Buhl Building, Detroit, MI 48226
April 9th, 2008 - Oakland County Oakland County Courthouse Building - Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium
1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
April 10th, 2008 - Macomb County Macomb County Offices - Board of Commissioners’ Conference Room
One South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
John Hertel, CEO of the RTCC, says, “We look forward to seeing you at an Open House to help the RTCC develop a regional plan for the optimization of the development and delivery of new and improved public transit that will enhance economic development and maximize public mobility in the tri-county Southeast Michigan region.”
Contact DRMT2006@sbcglobal.net or 313-393-333 with questions.
Dump the Pump!
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:00am
Cadillac Square (next to Campus Martius in downtown Detroit)
To help make sure metro Detroiters know about the transit options available to them, TRU is partnering with transit agencies to host a big Dump the Pump event on Thursday June 19 between 11am and 2pm in Cadillac Square (next to Campus Martius in downtown Detroit). We’re excited to partner with MDOT, DDOT, SMART, the People Mover, SEMCOG and others on this effort.
Learn about alternatives to high gas prices, stop by TRU’s table, tell the press why you care about transit, and potentially win bus passes, restaurant gift certificates and more.
Transit happy hour
Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 4:30pm
Foran's Irish Pub, on Woodward just south of Campus Martius in downtown Detroit
TRU Fall Member Meeting
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 at 6:30pm
Guardian Building Mezzanine
500 Griswold, Detroit
TRU Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 6:30pm
At the Ecumenical Theological Seminary (2930 Woodward Ave, Detroit)
Greater Detroit now has an official regional transit plan.
Come to TRU’s Annual Meeting to hear from RTCC Director John Hertel and others about:
* Where and when light rail and other rapid transit are planned to be built,
* How bus service and coordination will be improved,
* The critical next steps in implementing the plan, and
* How you can get involved to help make it happen.
There will also be a short business meeting electing new TRU board members.
The event will be on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:30-8:30pm, at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary (2930 Woodward Ave, Detroit). It's the big red church 3 blocks south of Mack and about ½ mile north of Grand Circus Park.
It's a free event, open to all. Light refreshments will be served (not dinner).
Please join us and bring friends!
Detroit Transit 101 / TRU Open House
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 6:00pm
TRU office, Suite 1650 of the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, downtown Detroit
Are you new to TRU? Are you interested in learning more about Detroit transit issues and opportunities?
Come join us for an introduction to Detroit transit issues and TRU, plus lots of times for questions and discussion about getting involved in the effort to solve transit.
TRU Member Meeting on Arterial Rapid Transit
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Guardian Building lower mezzinine, 500 Griswold
TRU Member Meeting about Arterial Rapid Transit
The new official Regional Transit Plan calls for seven lines of “Arterial Rapid Transit” or ART, to be built throughout the region by 2012. Have you wondered:
What is ART and how is it different?
How will it tie in with the existing bus network?
How will it be transitioned into light rail or other rapid transit?
Come to TRU’s member meeting to learn all this and more from John Swatosh, Deputy Director of RTCC. Come get in on the ground floor of this important transit advancement! We need your input! The meeting will be Monday, March 30, at 6:30pm, mezzanine level of Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, Downtown Detroit (Griswold and Congress).
Ferndale Community Center, 1201 Livernois, Ferndale
Over the next month, TRU will be hosting five meetings throughout the region to connect the transit campaign to people within their community. These events will launch new local transit teams to get people more actively involved in the fight for improved transit.
We know there are a lot of people throughout the region who want better transit and are willing to help make it happen. Only a few of our activist meetings have been outside Detroit, thus making it challenging for some people to get involved.
Critical transit decisions will be made in the next few weeks and months at the local, regional, state and federal levels, especially threats to transit funding and opportunities for big change in policy. So we need all hands on deck!
SE Oakland - Tues June 23rd, 7PM - Ferndale Community Center, 1201 Livernois St Detroit area - Tues June 30th, 7PM - Wayne State Student Center Theater, Room 289 Western Wayne and Downriver - Tues July 7th, 7PM - Arab Amer. Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Macomb County - Thurs July 9th, 7PM - Roseville Rec Center Activity Room, 18185 Sycamore St Outer Oakland - Mon July 13th, 7PM - Covert Center Woodland Room, 1150 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford
Arab American Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave in Dearborn
Over the next month, TRU will be hosting five meetings throughout the region to connect the transit campaign to people within their community. These events will launch new local transit teams to get people more actively involved in the fight for improved transit.
Critical transit decisions will be made in the next few weeks and months at the local, regional, state and federal levels, especially threats to transit funding and opportunities for big change in policy. So we need all hands on deck!
SE Oakland - Tues June 23rd, 7PM
- Ferndale Community Center, 1201 Livernois St Detroit area - Tues June 30th, 7PM
- Wayne State Student Center Theater, Room 289 Western Wayne and Downriver - Tues July 7th, 7PM
- Arab Amer. Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Macomb County - Thurs July 9th, 7PM
- Roseville Rec Center Activity Room, 18185 Sycamore St Outer Oakland - Mon July 13th, 7PM
- Covert Center Woodland Room, 1150 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford
Roseville Rec Center activity room, 18185 Sycamore St in Roseville
Over the next month, TRU will be hosting five meetings throughout the region to connect the transit campaign to people within their community. These events will launch new local transit teams to get people more actively involved in the fight for improved transit.
Critical transit decisions will be made in the next few weeks and months at the local, regional, state and federal levels, especially threats to transit funding and opportunities for big change in policy. So we need all hands on deck!
SE Oakland - Tues June 23rd, 7PM
- Ferndale Community Center, 1201 Livernois St Detroit area - Tues June 30th, 7PM
- Wayne State Student Center Theater, Room 289 Western Wayne and Downriver - Tues July 7th, 7PM
- Arab Amer. Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Macomb County - Thurs July 9th, 7PM
- Roseville Rec Center Activity Room, 18185 Sycamore St Outer Oakland - Mon July 13th, 7PM
- Covert Center Woodland Room, 1150 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford
Covert Center woodland room, 1150 Scott Lake Road in Waterford
Over the next month, TRU will be hosting five meetings throughout the region to connect the transit campaign to people within their community. These events will launch new local transit teams to get people more actively involved in the fight for improved transit.
Critical transit decisions will be made in the next few weeks and months at the local, regional, state and federal levels, especially threats to transit funding and opportunities for big change in policy. So we need all hands on deck!
SE Oakland - Tues June 23rd, 7PM
- Ferndale Community Center, 1201 Livernois St Detroit area - Tues June 30th, 7PM
- Wayne State Student Center Theater, Room 289 Western Wayne and Downriver - Tues July 7th, 7PM
- Arab Amer. Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Macomb County - Thurs July 9th, 7PM
- Roseville Rec Center Activity Room, 18185 Sycamore St Outer Oakland - Mon July 13th, 7PM
- Covert Center Woodland Room, 1150 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford
Walter B. Ford II Building at the College for Creative Studies in Midtown
Carol Coletta, CEO of CEOs for Cities and host and producer of the nationally syndicated public radio show, Smart City, will talk about what Detroit has and lacks in terms of attracting and retaining talented people when she jspeaks at the Model D Speaker Series on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.
The free event will be in the Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium in the Walter B. Ford II Building at the College for Creative Studies in Midtown. For a map and directions, click here.
Seating is limited, so you must sign up here in advance.
Rally and press event about DDOT cuts
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 9:15am
Rosa Parks Transit Center, on Michigan Ave in downtown Detroit
TRU Anniversary Fundraiser planning meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 6:00pm
TRU office
TRU fall meeting - long range transportation funding
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:30pm
Northwest Activity Center - 18100 Meyers in Detroit
Recent bus funding troubles have made it crystal clear that greater Detroit will never have the quality transit system we need without more funding and a dedicated funding source!
So this fall's member meeting is going to focus on the issue of long-term funding for transit and transportation:
- SEMCOG Transportation Director Carmine Palombo will present their proposed transportation plan for the next 25 years and the funding troubles transportation will be facing;
- TRU staff will discuss efforts to raise state transportation funding and local funding options;
- And we'll all discuss ways to ensure that public transit raises the money we need for a high quality regional transit system for Detroit's future!
If you care about public transit, you won't want to miss this important event!
Note - due to Guardian Building construction, our meeting will be at a new location! The NW Activity Center is in northwest Detroit, at the corner of Meyers and Curtis, between 6 and 7 Mile Roads and between the Lodge and Wyoming. The Dexter bus (#16) goes right there and several others buses travel nearby. There is also a fenced parking lot behind the building.
Detroit Candidate Forum on Public Transit!
Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 6:30pm
Considine Center auditorium, 8904 Woodward (3/4 mile north of New Center) in Detroit
The Detroit City Council and Mayor have enormous impact on public transit in our community. So what would the candidates running for City Council and Mayor do to support transit if elected? Come to this forum and find out!!
TRU 10th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, November 16, 2009 at
Majestic Theatre
Save this date - you won't want to miss this exciting celebration of 10 years of transit progress and potential!
Details coming soon.
TRU Bus Improvement meeting
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 6:00pm
TRU office
TRU Bus Improvement meeting discussing DDOT and SMART service and our plans to push for improvement (led by Patty Fedewa)
Farmington City Council to debate SMART transit
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:00pm
Farmington City Hall
City Council study session at 6pm (open to public but no public comment opportunity)
City Council meeting with opportunity for public input at 7pm
TRU Annual Meeting and Transit Training!
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at
tba
Recognizing the enormous and important challenges before us, the TRU Board has decided that one presentation on one evening is not enough for TRU’s 2010 Annual Meeting. Instead, we will be spending an entire day offering a variety of training workshops, information sessions, advanced strategy discussions, and more, all in addition to our regular updates and Board elections.
This new format will provide new members with critical skills, long-term members an opportunity to delve into major challenges, and those potentially interested in getting involved the chance to learn about key transit issues and opportunities.
Stay tuned for all the details!
TRU Bus Improvement meeting
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:00pm
TRU office (500 Griswold, Suite 1650, downtown Detroit)
Two great meetings in one!
6pm - focused on bus research
7pm - focused on Faces of Transit - tell your story of why transit is important to you
Come voice your support for increased transit funding!!!
(And help make sure anti-tax extremists don't dominate the message!)
TRU Business Outreach Team meeting
Thursday, April 08, 2010 at 6:00pm
Rehabitation Institute of Michigan, 261 Mack, Detroit, MI
The meeting scheduled for April 1 has been moved to April 8. Contact Kevin Smith at 313-745-9731 or ksmith@dmc.org for further information or conference call number/passcode.
M1 Light Rail Project Workgroup meeting
Thursday, April 08, 2010 at 5:45pm
At the TRU office.
Contact Ruth Johnson to RSVP and for dial-in number & access code.
TRU Business Outreach Team meeting
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:00pm
Rehabitation Institute of Michigan, 261 Mack, Detroit, MI
Contact Kevin Smith at 313-745-9731 or ksmith@dmc.org for further information or conference call number/passcode.
Detroit City Council budget hearing
Friday, May 07, 2010 at 5:00pm
13th Floor Auditorium of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
The Detroit City Council is considering the city budget, including the budget for DDOT and the People Mover. Come tell them what you think - at the budget hearing May 7 at 5:00 PM in the 13th Floor Auditorium of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
National Train Day
Saturday, May 08, 2010 at
multiple times and locations
National Train Day celebrates America's love for trains with events across the country.
The celebration commemorates the 141st anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad’s inception by bringing to life the rich narrative of how trains have transformed America and will continue to do so in the future.
* Detroit Amtrak Station - 6:30-11:30am
Coffee and cake will be available to both passengers and guests throughout the morning.
A proclamation will be presented to the Mayor just before noon.
* Ann Arbor Amtrak Station - 7-9am
Coffee and donuts will be available to both passengers and guests.
A proclamation will be read by the Mayor of Ann Arbor.
* Dearborn Amtrak Station - 6:30-11:30am
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, and a proclamation will be read by the Mayor of Dearborn.
* Oakland University (Meadow Brook Hall) – 11:30am – 2:30pm
Lunch & Learn lecture about the Glancy Trains Collection at the Detroit Historical Museum, featuring John Lohmeier, President Meadow Brook Hall Squires, Meredith Long, Museum Services Coordinator of Meadow Brook Hall and Bob Cosgrove, Adjunct Curator of Glancy Trains at the Detroit Historical Museum. Complimentary tour of Meadow Brook Hall follows the lecture.
Blueprint America screening and discussion
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 6:00pm
Wayne State University Law School Auditorium, 471 West Palmer, Detroit
Beyond the Motor City is a PBS documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Aaron Woolf (King Corn) and produced as part of BLUEPRINT AMERICA that shines a spotlight on one of our country’s most critical issues: America’s decaying and neglected infrastructure.
Beyond the Motor City examines how Detroit, a grim symbol of America’s diminishing status in the world, may come to represent the future of transportation and progress in this country. The film explores Detroit’s historic investments in infrastructure—from early 19th-century canals to the urban freeways that gave The Motor City its name and made America’s transportation system the envy of the world. But it also reveals that over the last 30 years, much of the world has left Detroit—and America—behind, choosing faster, cleaner, more modern transportation.
Join us at the Wayne State University Law School Auditorium for a partial screening and discussion of Beyond the Motor City, with Director Aaron Woolf and local transit leaders.
Reception and Networking at 6:00 pm
Screening (highlights) at 6:30 pm
Panel Discussion at 7:00 pm
Q&A and Call-to-Action at 7:30 pm
Presented by Transportation Riders United, Let's Save Michigan, and Wayne State University.
Transit Makes Good Business event
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 8:30am
Rosie O’Grady’s
279 West Nine Mile Rd. (One block west of Woodward in Ferndale)
TRU, in collaboration with the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Berkley Chamber of Commerce, would like to invite you, along with members from the Royal Oak, Clawson and Madison Heights Chambers and other business leaders and owners, to a get together to share information, ideas and engage in a discussion regarding public transportation. Our agenda will:
Provide an overview of the current events regarding public transit.
Provide a brief overview of TRU and its mission.
Allow discussion as to why public transit is good for your business and what actions you and your business can participate in to promote it.
Have an open question and comment session.
Cover the next steps regarding how we all can help make regional public transit a reality.
A light breakfast will be provided and there is no cost to you except your time and input.
Please confirm your attendance by going to the following link: register for event
If you want additional information or have questions please email business@detriottransit.org or phone 313 549 2299.
LGM Transit Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at
TRU will be joining our friends from the Michigan Public Transit Association, the transit unions, disability advocates, and many others for a Transit Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 25. We will talk with our legislators about the importance of funding public transit. Join us! Contact Ruth if you're interested.
TRU Summer Meeting on Regional Transit
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:00pm
Hilberry room C of the Wayne State Student Center
It’s time for southeast Michigan to come together for public transit!
* Learn the challenges and opportunities around regional transit
* Protect SMART’s regional bus service by getting involved in supporting the August millage vote
* Help ensure passage of the Regional Transit Authority in the legislature – the next critical transit step!
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Bring friends!!
TRU fall fundraiser planning meeting
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:00pm
TRU office
Election Day - SMART on the ballot!
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at
throughout much of southeast Michigan
Transit-Oriented Design Stakeholders Group
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 2:00pm
DDOT Office
1301 East Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
There are several Transit-Oriented Stakeholder Group meetings scheduled this week. The Stakeholder Group represents and advocates for the needs of three major groups of light rail users: residents, employees, and visitors. Stakeholders actively participate in the transit-oriented design (TOD) process by bringing ideas and feedback to the planning process through stakehoders workshops and public open house events. The ultimate goal of the Stakeholder Group is to help build commuity consensus and support for the vision and direction of the TOD process.
Northend/Six Mile to Seven Mile Road stakeholders- Tues., August 3at 2:00 - 4:00 pm at DDOT office, 1301 East Warren.
Greater Downtown Stakeholders Group - Entertainment / Midtown South on Wed, Aug. 4from 8:30 am -12:30 pm at the Gem Theater. Patty had circulated the attached invitation and I plan to attend.
Greater Downtown Stakeholders Group - Midtown on Thurs, Aug. 5from 8:30 am -12:30 pm at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Considine Little Rock Family Life Center (Auditorium), 8904 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Telephone (313) 876–0131
Saturday, August 14, 2010; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; at the Considine Little Rock Family Life Center (Auditorium), 8904 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Telephone (313) 876–0131
Saturday, August 14, 2010; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; at the Considine Little Rock Family Life Center (Auditorium), 8904 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Telephone (313) 876–0131
The building used for the scoping meetings is accessible to persons with disabilities. Any individual who requires special assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, to participate in the scoping meeting should contact Linnette Phillips, Public Involvement Coordinator, at Pierce, Monroe & Associates, LLC at (313)–961–1940 or lphillips@pierce-monroe.com, five days prior to the meeting.
TRU Board of Directors meeting
Monday, August 16, 2010 at 6:00pm
The business meeting of TRU leaders, open to the public but not oriented for the public.
TRU Board of Directors meeting
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:30pm
TRU Office
Open to the public, but not oriented to the public. For details contact the TRU office at 313-963-8872.
Senior Mobility Community Outreach Forum
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 10:00am
Senior Activity Center, 20000 Stephens, St. Clair Shores
St. Clair Shores residents who are 65 years old or older are invited to participate in a Community Outreach Forum. The forum, which is being hosted by TRU and the Regional Elder Mobility Alliance (REMA) is designed to provide seniors with information about transportation services in their community; better understand seniors' unmet transit and mobility needs; and form a group of senior advocates who will work with their community leaders to improve services to this growing population. Join us if you're a senior, want to volunteer or just want to learn more. Contact Ruth Johnson at 313-303-1119 or Ruth@DetroitTransit.org.
Election Day - Go Vote!!!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at
Get Motown Moving: TRU Fall Fundraiser!!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:00pm
The Rowland Cafe, Guardian Building Promenade, downtown Detroit
This fun and distinctive event will include:
* A unique tour on the Detroit People Mover
* An overview of exciting transit technologies potentially coming to greater Detroit
* Displays on how other cities use transit to get moving, physically and financially
* A silent auction featuring Detroit events and items
* Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar
Tickets start at $50 and benefit TRU’s work to improve and promote transit throughout greater Detroit.
Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building located at 4800 East Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor
Please JoinCongressman John Dingell, other elected officials and your fellow citizens for the Ann Arbor Michigan By Rail public forum.
The Michigan by Rail Forum in Ann Arbor is part of a series of public forums taking place throughout the state to engage citizens on a vision for the future of Michigan’s freight and passenger rail system.
The event will include an overview of the existing system; an interactive rail mapping session; discussion of financing issues and a big-picture vision of the future of Michigan’s railroad system.
TRU Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, January 09, 2011 at 6:30pm
Location: TBD
The TRU Board of Directors generally meets the 2nd Monday of each month (expect August and sometimes December).
All meetings are open and members are encouraged to attend, especially to learn more about TRU and to take on a leadership role in your organization. However the meetings are business meetings. People new to the organization or the issues are encouraged to attend a Transit 101 meeting.
TRU Project/Leaders meeting
Monday, January 10, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
Federal Transportation Public Hearing on SE MI Planning Process
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 4:00pm
SEMCOG
535 Griswold Street, Suite 300
downtown Detroit
FHWA and FTA to hold public meeting on Southeast Michigan*s transportation planning process
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have announced details for an open public meeting on January 11, 2012. At this meeting, the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the transportation planning process in the Detroit metropolitan area.
This public meeting is part of a review that will assess compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to the transportation planning process conducted by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), the Michigan Department of Transportation, public transportation providers, and local units of government in the Detroit area.
With questions, contact: (313) 961-4266 or (800) 961-3334 or palombo@semcog.org
TRU Fundraiser planning meeting
Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6:00pm
TRU Office
TRU Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 5:30pm
MSU Detroit Center
Help welcome light rail (back) to Woodward; construction could begin this fall! Come learn all the latest news plus ways you can help build critical community support to make it a success.
5:30pm – Taste of the Woodward Corridor
6:00pm – TRU Updates and Elections (member vote)
6:30pm – Welcoming Transit To Woodward Presentation
7:30pm – Volunteer sign-up
TRU Workshop: How to Have a "Let's Talk Transit" Conversation
Monday, February 07, 2011 at 6:00pm
MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Avenue (south of Mack)
Detroit, MI 48201-2726
Come to the workshop on Monday, February 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the MSU Detroit Center. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 4. Refreshments will be provided.
·Learn how to hold an Individual or Group Conversation to build public support for the Woodward Light Rail project
·Find out what presentation materials and handouts are available
·Practice facilitating a Conversation
·Discover how you can be part of the Let’s Talk Transit Movement!
TRU Bus Improvement meeting
Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 6:00pm
TRU office
TRU Board of Directors meeting
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
TRU Project/Leader meeting
Monday, March 21, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
Complete Streets Community Workshop
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 6:00pm
Gaelic League in Detroit, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
Complete Streets Community Workshop, hosted by the City and the Detroit Complete Streets Coalition
On how Complete Streets can improve walking, biking, and public transportation in the cityFor questions/RSVP contact Myra at: tettehm@detroitmi.gov or 313-870-0637
LEED Neighborhood Development
Friday, April 01, 2011 at
Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI
MAKING LEED® NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
HAPPEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How Planners Can Leverage Its Advantages
Cost: $45.00 (LTU student and faculty complimentary admission) Online Registration Required:LEED ND Forum Registration
After years of phenomenal success with its LEED® rating systems for buildings, the USGBC has rolled out the new LEED for Neighborhood Development program (LEED ND). It's now ready to start bringing the advantages of LEED to the community planning process. The Detroit Regional Chapter has assembled top experts in the field, putting together an intensive one-day interactive forum packed with practical strategies and tools for planners to begin implementing LEED ND in their communities.
Participants - who will include community planners, consultants, government officials, regional organization representatives, and students and faculty - will come away with a solid foundation on the LEED ND rating system, its underlying principles, and the tremendous advantages it can bring to their local communities. Effective strategies for encouraging and promoting LEED ND developments and streamlining the project approval process will be explored. All of this will take place in an interactive, inspirational environment where fellow planning professional can contribute their own perspectives and discover what others have learned.
For questions, please contact Bob Prud'homme 248-765-1761
Transforming Transportation summit
Thursday, April 07, 2011 at
Book Cadillac, Detroit
Mark April 7-9 at the Book Cadillac in Detroit on your calendar. It's the inaugural summit of the new University Research Corridor transportation consortium: "Transforming Transportation: Economies and Communities". The consortium brings together Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan to focus on research to accelerate the transformation of transportation (and the related economy) in Michigan. The summit will bring together transportation professionals with leaders in government, business, civil society and academe both from Michigan and around the world.
Woodward Light Rail Community Forum - Oakland County
Monday, April 11, 2011 at 6:00pm
Birmingham Unitarian Church Social Hall, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(west side of Woodward, just north of Lone Pine)
Please join your fellow community members to discuss how development of the exciting Woodward Light Rail Project will affect all of us in MetroDetroit
Hosted by MOSES -the Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength
“Detroit By Design” - Symposium To Highlight Transportation and the Detroit Works Project
Hosted by the American Institute of Architects Detroit Urban Priorities Committee
How does transportation help lay the groundwork for healthy growth in the city and region? How do we promote diversity in transportation choices and connectivity? How do we create more walkable communities? How do we ensure light rail promotes sustainable communities? These are just some of the questions that will be asked when Detroit By Design brings together architects, community and business leaders, public officials, allied professionals and other key stakeholders in the region.
Wednesday April 13 from 1 pm- 7:30pm - Discussion sessions featuring a distinguished group of panelists (including TRU Director Megan Owens), UPC members, local residents, community leaders, public officials, local architects, allied professionals, and area school faculty and students, who will conduct a community workshop.
Transportation Choices / Commuter Challenge Kick Off breakfast
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at
SEMCOG Ambassador room, 3rd floor Buhl Building, downtown Detroit
In an effort to help companies Go Green! Transportation Choices is getting ready for their 2011 Commuter Challenge. For the month of May commuters are encouraged to select a Green alternative to commute to and from work.
Please join Transportation Choices on April 13, 2011 for our annual Commuter Challenge Kick off Breakfast! Here you will learn about your different commuting options and how the challenge works. Please RSVP by April 7, 2011.
For details on the Kick-off Breakfast Click here. If you are unable to attend the breakfast but would like to participate in the Commuter Challenge visit www.semcog.org/commuterchallenge.aspx.
TRU Board of Directors meeting
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU Office
TRU's internal organizational planning meetings. Open to the public but not oriented to the public. Contact Board President Chris Frey for more information.
DDOT Service Cut Public Hearings
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at
Seven hearings in four different locations
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 (two hearings)
Considine Little Rock Family Life Center
8904 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Morning Hearing: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Evening Hearing: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 (two hearings)
Wayne County Community College District - Conner at I-94
5901 Conner St., Detroit
Morning Hearing: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Evening Hearing: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 (one hearing)
Roberta Clemente Recreation Center
2631 Bagley, Detroit
Evening Hearing: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 13, 2011 (two hearings)
Northwest Activity Center
18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit
Morning Hearing: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Evening Hearing: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
TRU Project/Leader meeting
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
Transit Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at
Lansing!
Michigan Policy Summit
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at
Detroit River Days - w/ TRU table
Friday, June 24, 2011 at
along Detroit's riverfront
Detroit River Days Festival returns for the fifth year on Detroit’s International Riverfront June 24-26, 2011!
Information on the festival’s concert line-ups and new and returning activities celebrating Detroit’s river, history and culture on the festival website, www.DetroitRiverDays.com
TRU Volunteer Appreciation Party and Fireworks!
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 8:00pm
TRU office (and Woodward Avenue)
Attention TRU volunteers, members, and friends! Enjoy the amazing Detroit fireworks and avoid the worst of the crowds and traffic - come up to the TRU office between 8 and 10pm for some refreshments and socializing. Then head out onto Woodward to watch the fireworks, then either hop on the bus or hang out in our office again until the worst of the traffic clears.
TRU Project/Leader meeting
Monday, July 18, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
TRU Board meeting has been cancelled
Monday, August 15, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
TRU's internal organizational planning meetings. Open to the public but not oriented to the public. Contact Board President Chris Frey for more information.
TRU Project/Leader meeting
Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:30pm
TRU office
People Mover Hearing
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:00pm
The Rosa Parks Transit Center
360 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI
DTC will hold public hearings to afford citizens the opportunity to discuss the proposed major service changes to be implemented. Oral and written comments will be accepted.
People Mover Hearing
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:00pm
The Julian C. Madison Building in downtown Detroit
1420 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI
DTC will hold public hearings to afford citizens the opportunity to discuss the proposed major service changes to be implemented. Oral and written comments will be accepted.
Detroit In Transit: TRU's 2011 Fundraising Dinner
Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 6:00pm
WSU McGregor Center
On Thursday, September 22, TRU will host a dinner discussion of the role of that transit can play encouraging economic growth and restoring Detroit’s vitality. Over dinner, a panel of experts will share their experience and recommendations, followed by a discussion moderated by WXYZ TV’s Chuck Stokes. Tickets are $100. RSVP required.
The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit 2011 Conference
Friday, October 14, 2011 at 5:30pm
Marygrove College
8425 McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221
GLBD is a regional site of the national organization, Bioneers. Founded in 1990, Bioneers seek to highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges. The organization believes that building connections between people who share a commitment to solving these issuses can transform communities.
At this annual conference, people from all areas and levels of interest in the environment and social justice come together to learn, grow and be inspired. The self-organized Bioneers event features tours, local presenters and live keynote speakers from the 22nd annual Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, CA.
The conference runs from Friday, October 14th through Sunday, October 16th.
For more information on the event and registration, visit http://www.glbd.org/index.html or call 313-717-6151.
TRU Board of Directors meeting
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 6:30pm
MSU Detroit Center
TRU's internal organizational planning meetings. Open to the public but not oriented to the public. Contact Board President Chris Frey for more information.
Michigan Rail Summit 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011 at 11:30am
The Lansing Center in downtown Lansing
The Michigan Rail Summit 2011 will be held on October 31, 2011 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing from 11:30AM-5:00PM. Registration, including lunch, for the event is free and required for admission to the Michigan Rail Summit.
Join us from 11:30AM-5:00PM as we explore questions and topics related to Michigan’s rail future. Keynote speaker Governor Rick Snyder will discuss the importance of freight and passenger rail in the state’s economy.
The Considine Center, 8904 Woodward Ave.,Detroit, MI
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA ) is holding Information Sessions & Webinars Regarding Proposed Title VI and Environmental Justice Circulars.
FTA is updating their rules requiring that transit systems not disadvantage minority or low income communities. Details and documents are available online. They want to know what you think!
City of Pleasant Ridge Community Center 4 Ridge Road, Pleasant Ridge, MI
SMART is seeking public input on proposed service cuts and reductions of service routes. Learn more and have your say!
Details at www.SMARTbus.org or 866-962-5515
Equity Summit 2011
Tuesday, November 08, 2011 at 1:00pm
GM Renaissance Center Detroit Marriott
Equity Summit 2011 is the fourth national Policy Link Summit, bringing together the nation’s equity movement—your fellow advocates, activists, policymakers, foundation officials, and equity leaders—to advance a truly inclusive policy agenda. Join us in Detroit to share in a vision for more sustainable and equitable development with access to jobs, transportation, education, health, and housing for all.
Detroit, Michigan
November 8-11, 2011
If you have any questions please contact Amber Washington at awashington@policylink.org or 510-663-2333.
'Detroit: Forged by Innovation' - 25th Annual UM/ULI Real Estate Forum
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at
Cobo Center,
Detroit, MI
The UM/ULI Real Estate Forum is a non-profit volunteer organization. We are dedicated to enhancing real estate education both professionally and on the university level. We seek to act as an umbrella organization for other professional organizations interested in our goals and assisting the University of Michigan in promoting scholarship and professionalism in the real estate community.
The Forum will run from Wednesday, November 9th through Thursday, November 10th.
For questions about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities contact Don Taylor at (517) 403-4469 or dftaylor@umich.edu.
Public Hearing on SMART cuts
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at 4:00pm
City of Roseville Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, MI
SMART is seeking public input on proposed service cuts and reductions of service routes. Learn more and have your say!
U of M Detroit Center (3663 Woodward Ave, at the NW corner of Mack)
NOTE - location changed!
What the heck is going on with Detroit area buses!?!
Come to TRU’s winter meeting to find out:
- Why DDOT earned an F on TRU’s Report Card
- What Mayor Bing must do to improve DDOT
- What massive cuts SMART will be instituting
- How will Gov Snyder’s proposals help bus riders
- How you can get involved to fix Detroit buses!
Also join us in thanking the fabulous volunteers who helped on our DDOT Report Card and fall fundraiser.
Please RSVP to 313-963-8872 or TRUmember@DetroitTransit.org.
Detroit NAACP Climate Equity meeting (TRU presentation)
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 10:00am
8220 Second Avenue (corner of Seward)
"Transportation in Detroit: What's going on with SMART and DDOT"
Guest Speaker:
Megan Owens, Executive Director, Transportation Riders United
RSVP: Al Williams
albjwilliams@gmail.com or 313-871-2087
FHWA and FTA to hold public meeting on Southeast Michigan*s transportation planning process
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:00pm
Place: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
535 Griswold Street, Suite 300
Detroit, MI
48226-3602
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have announced details for an open public meeting on January 11, 2012. At this meeting, the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the transportation planning process in the Detroit metropolitan area. Meeting details are below.
This public meeting is part of a review that will assess compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to the transportation planning process conducted by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), the Michigan Department of Transportation, public transportation providers, and local units of government in the Detroit area.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) by writing, calling, or e-mailing:
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
535 Griswold Street, Suite 300, Detroit, MI 48226-3602
Written comments will be accepted until February 17, 2012. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please address your comments to one of the following:
Southeast Michigan Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:00pm
535 Griswold St., Ste. 300, Detroit, MI 48226
Come tell SEMCOG and the feds what you think of SEMCOG’s transportation planning process!
This public meeting is part of a review that will assess compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to the transportation planning process conducted by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), the Michigan Department of Transportation, public transportation providers, and local units of government in the Detroit area.
(This is not a TRU event)
TRU Annual Meeting on Detroit Regional Transit
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:00pm
U of M Detroit Center
3663 Woodward (at MLK)
Learn the latest about Detroit area transit, hear from the Governor's Special Advisor on Regional Transit Dennis Schornack, and get involved to fix the system.
To Highlight Transportation and the Detroit Works Project