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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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Update, January 25th 2024: Following persistent pressure from both riders and mall workers, SMART and Twelve Oaks management have announced they are close to reaching an agreement! Stay tuned for more information in the coming months as the necessary legal proceedings are conducted to grant SMART property access. Thank you to everyone who emailed, spoke

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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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Tell Michigan Leaders to finally make big investments in transit!

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As President Biden has often said, “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” Yet for decades, Michigan’s budgets have neglected public transit, rail, and active transportation, leaving Michiganders out in the cold. New legislative leaders must make bold new investments in affordable, sustainable transportation choices.

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