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.

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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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New Report: MDOT Needs to “Fix It First”
June 17, 2025
Get Your Tickets: TRU’s 25th Anniversary Gala
June 16, 2025
Transportation Civic Academy Returns
June 12, 2025
Rep. Morgan: Boost Sales Tax Revenue for Transit
June 9, 2025
DDOT and People Mover Transit Tuesday Talk
June 6, 2025
Transit Tuesday Talk: Multimodal Transit Recap
May 23, 2025
TRU Releases Detroit Transit Platform
May 6, 2025
Transit Impact Stories: Nikki Nolan
April 11, 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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