After decades of disinvestment, public transit and rail in Michigan have the potential for a much-needed funding boost: Governor Whitmer’s proposed MI Road Ahead plan proposes $250 million in new annual funding for transit and rail! That would resolve at least half of Michigan’s transit funding shortfall, restoring critical funding for local bus services, rides for […]
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On February 10, the Governor offered her MI Road Ahead Plan for new and modified investments in transportation which includes a much needed $250 million a year more for public transit. TRU applauds her recognition of the need to invest in the whole transportation system. If implemented, this would fill much of the gap in
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In mid-December, TRU and 15 allied organizations sent a letter to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council with a bold ask: “Double DDOT.” It’s been nearly a year since the City released the final “DDOT Reimagined” plan – a great plan to run many bus routes every ten minutes and no bus less than
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Public transit supporters had high hopes that Michigan’s 102nd legislature would achieve great things, given the newly formed Legislative Transit Caucus and pledges from the Democratic trifecta to fight for affordability and equity. Yet beyond a one-time boost in last year’s budget, transit has achieved little lasting benefit. As the number of legislative session days
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TRU is a membership organization that, in large part, relies not just on our staff but our members to build power for better transit! Are you interested in learning more about TRU’s work, and maybe getting more involved in our campaigns? If so, the TRU Volunteer Orientation is for you! Join us Tuesday, December 10,
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