If you’ve been wondering what the heck is going on with Detroit area transit and what’s coming up next: Watch our State of Transit 2021 video! On Thursday, January 28, TRU brought together many of the region’s top transit leaders for our annual State of Transit event – but of course, all virtually. And despite …
2020 was a difficult year, especially for public transit. But it also proved that many things assumed impossible are absolutely achievable: Widespread work from home. Elimination of rush hour traffic. Fare-free transit. Massive federal investment in transit operations. So why not easy car-free living in the Motor City? Each January, TRU hosts our State of …
The State of Transit event Jan 28: Re-Imagining Transit Post-COVID-19 Read More »
This Giving Tuesday, December 1st, join TRU for it’s first ever transit trivia fundraiser! “Transit Trivia to Support TRU” is a fast-paced online trivia game for our members and new supporters alike. Winners will recieve their own exclusive TRU swag! All are welcome and admission is free! Donations are encouraged. TO RSVP: Send a contact …
Watch the Full Town Hall Event on Youtube Now Funding public transportation is a detailed political process most are unaware of. Accordingly, TRU held it’s third Virtual Town Hall this past Tuesday, “Who Decides Transit?”. The town hall attempted to unpack the various moving components of transit policy decision-making. Attendees heard from three policy …
Sure, transit agencies run bus service but who else makes major decisions that impact transit? Register today to learn about the federal, state, and local roles in deciding transit from special guests from Transportation for America, RTA, and the Michigan Public Transit Association. Then discuss ways that YOU can influence these important decision-makers to demand …
Who Decides Transit? A Virtual Town Hall – Oct 13 Read More »
