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Launching the “Friends of Transit” Network: Your Transit Advisor

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Because of the broad benefits improved transit would provide to so many aspects of our society, there are dozens, possibly hundreds of organizations, businesses, and institutions that support transit. Yet these supporters have rarely been brought together to advance transit improvements. Tackling many other other priorities, many groups lack the capacity to track everything happening …

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The most convenient, impactful way to support Detroit transit

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To enable TRU to fight for more and better transit, become a TRU’s Sustainer – a supporter who makes monthly gifts that help us fight for great regional transit!

Becoming a Transit Sustainer is the easiest way to support TRU – and the most cost effective. Your investment in transit advocacy is automatically deducted each month at the level you choose. Rather than spending time and money on solicitations, you allow us to focus on shaping the strongest transit system for everyone.

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Tell Twelve Oaks Mall: Bring the bus to the door!

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On Monday, September 11th, SMART launched the first bus service extensions powered by the Oakland Transit millage voters passed last November. This included three fixed-route bus extensions into Novi: route 305 (Grand River), route 740 (Twelve Mile), and route 805, a commuter express. Despite voter support and rider interest, Twelve Oaks Mall management is refusing …

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Save Our Service: New TRU Report Spotlights Bus Crisis, Demands Regional Leaders Get Involved!

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Today, TRU released a new report spotlighting the ongoing crisis of sparce and no-show buses that is devastating bus riders throughout the region. SMART and DDOT are both running 20-30% less service than pre-pandemic and riders still suffer through regular no-show buses, causing them to miss classes, waste money, and even lose jobs. All because …

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Exciting (though short-term) State Budget Win!!

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Wednesday night, June 28, the Michigan House and Senate passed the 2023-24 state budget bills including a much-needed $110 million funding boost for public transit! New State Funding For Public Transit After decades of disinvestment, we’ve been fighting hard for a funding boost, especially for local bus operating (LBO) funds – and succeeded in winning …

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