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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State House Drives Transportation Funding Debate Forward
March 19, 2025
Transit Day at the Capitol 2025 Recap
March 17, 2025
Mayor’s Budget Proposal Boosts DDOT; More Needed
March 5, 2025
TTT Recap: Expansion Updates with Oakland and Calhoun County
February 25, 2025
Support Transit Investment in the MI Road Ahead Plan
February 18, 2025
Governor’s Recent Proposals Mixed on Transit
February 10, 2025
The State of Transit 2025 Recap: Challenged, yet Improving
February 1, 2025
TRU releases new State of Transit Report
January 27, 2025
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Transit Impact Stories: Dawn Hammontree
On July 26, 2016 I was driving to work and had a stroke while driving on the freeway, that was the last time I drove a car. Now public transportation is how I get around. I use paratransit primarily, as ...
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