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Mayor-elect Sheffield speaking at a podium for the Rise Higher Detroit transition team. Behind her is various team members, with Megan standing at left.

TRU joins Mayor-elect Sheffield’s transition team!

TRU is proud to announce that our executive director, Megan Owens, has been named a co-chair of Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield’s Transit Improvement & Mobility Innovation committee on her Rise Higher Detroit Transition Team. Megan is joined by co-chairs Tiffany Gunter (General Manager & CEO of SMART) and Dessa Cosma (Founder and Executive Director of Detroit

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Amtrak Wolverine at Detroit station. Photo by Jack Lee Stryker II

Reconnecting Michigan: A Vision for Cross-State Transit & TTT Recap

For over 50 years, Michigan has provided modest intercity bus and train service to provide residents with affordable transportation connections across and beyond our state. These services are well-used, but they are not sufficiently well-developed or convenient to meet our travel needs. As a result, for most cross-state trips, Michiganders rely on driving and flying.

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Celebrate recent transit wins with TRU!

2025 has been a year of big wins for transit! Recent statewide Wins: The recent state budget includes over $65M a year for transformational transit projects, and increases of Local Bus Operating (LBO) funds to record highs! Thanks to our partners across the state, allies in the government, and persistent advocacy across the past year!

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