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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Transit Tuesday Talk: DDOT in 2025 with Director Michael Staley!
September 26, 2024
CityNerd X TRU in Review
September 25, 2024
Tell SMART We Need Buses More Places, More Often
September 20, 2024
Could You Go a Week Without Driving?
September 17, 2024
Planning A Trip Up North? Here’s A Few Tips!
September 14, 2024
Transit Impact Stories: Alex Selsey
September 5, 2024
Save the Bus Lanes: Support a Multimodal Michigan Ave!
August 28, 2024
TRU Welcomes CityNerd to Detroit!
August 19, 2024
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Transit Impact Stories: Alex Selsey
Alex Selsey moved to the Detroit area after college and started riding the bus during the pandemic. He is a 25 year old who commutes to his engineering job in Warren via the bus. Alex, like many young people, highly ...
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