Building a Better Detroit Through Better Public Transit
TRU advocates for a seamless transit network that connects our communities to empower riders, create vibrant neighborhoods, and help Michigan thrive.

Who We Are
TRU believes everyone should be able to get where they need to go.
Transportation Riders United (TRU) is your voice for accessible, reliable, and affordable public transit in the greater Detroit region. Since 1999, we’ve been fighting to make sure everyone has the freedom to get where they need to go – to work, school, healthcare, and more.
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Detroit Mayoral Forum on Transit Set for June 4
May 27, 2025
Save the Date: TRU’s 25th Anniversary Gala
May 26, 2025
Transit Tuesday Talk: Multimodal Transit Recap
May 23, 2025
Detroit City FC Transit Night
May 10, 2025
TRU Releases Detroit Transit Platform
May 6, 2025
Join TRU & DGC’s Multimodal Transit Tuesday Talk
April 30, 2025
Transit Impact Stories: Nikki Nolan
April 11, 2025
Partial Win in DDOT Budget Battle
April 9, 2025
TRU’s Transit Tuesday Talk: SMART April 15th!
March 28, 2025
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Transit Impact Stories: Nikki Nolan
“I love public transportation, […] it allows me independence.” I love public transportation. I started riding the bus when my mom got a job that meant she couldn’t pick me up from high school anymore. One time I took an ...
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