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Detroit needs transit, Transit needs TRU, TRU needs you!

During these final weeks of the year, we’re asking everyone who cares about Detroit and/or transit to give to TRU. Why? Three simple reasons. 1. Detroit needs transit. The whole Detroit region needs more and better public transportation. Everyone should be able to get where they need to go, regardless of whether they drive. Transit […]

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Weigh in on Michigan’s Potential Climate Solutions

Gov. Whitmer’s team is writing Michigan’s Healthy Climate Plan and wants to know what you think! RSVP for either of this week’s Listening Sessions to share your ideas, suggestions, priorities, and concerns: Both are hosted by the Climate Office of the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and the Environment. With help from the Michigan

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Interim WINS for Green Rides, Blue Skies campaign

After months of policy research and development, dozens of meetings to debate and discuss, and hundreds of comments and input (many from TRU supporters!), the Transportation and Mobility workgroup of the Council on Climate Solutions has developed its top 5 priority recommendations. The Workgroup adopted two of our recommendations!! Of the Transportation and Mobility recommendations,

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NEW REPORT: Congressional Action On Transit Funding Could Transform Economic Opportunity In Michigan

A new report released today by the Alliance for a Just Society shows that if Congress acts this summer to fully fund public transit — including operational funds — Michigan would see significant economic and environmental benefits. TRU is pleased to be joined by Detroit People’s Platform and the Amalgamated Transit Union to promote it

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Announcing TRU’s “Green Rides, Blue Skies” Campaign

Take action now to support smart climate solutions! As the realities of climate change become more real, Michigan simply must do more to lower CO2 emissions and protect our environment. Governor Whitmer has promised to make Michigan Carbon-Neutral by 2050 and her plan needs to address the impact driving has on our environment.  That is

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