Events Archives - Transportation Riders United

Academy participants walking across Woodward on a field trip.

Returning for an exclusively virtual Civic Academy in year three! Who It’s open to everyone with a special interest in transit: Community leaders, educators, civic officials, transit advocates and other change makers. who are eager to make meaningful change and share what they learn! Community members will come away from the Academy with skills and […]

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Aaron signing in guests at a table in a fancy room, at TRU's 25th Gala

Sep 4 2026

Want better transit? Join our 9/10 campaigns meeting

volunteer, volunteer meeting

Want better transit? Then join the fight. Our next campaigns (volunteer) meeting will be on Thursday, September 10 on Zoom at 6pm. We’ll talk about some next campaigns we’re working on for the rest of the year, including getting candidates to commit to better transit and canvassing in Macomb County. If you care about transit,

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Aug 13 2026

Accountability Tracking (Bird-dogging) with TRU

Advocacy, Michigan Legislature, Statewide Policy, Transportation policy reform

What TRU is looking for people who are interested in making a real difference. Birddogging is when activists show up at a candidate’s public events and press them on the record with pointed questions about a specific issue, so their answers are captured on video and can be tracked over time. This holds politicians accountable

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Someone asking former US President Joe Biden a question

Jul 27 2026

Let’s Hold Our Elected Officials Accountable

candidates, election, election 2026

Are you tired of the lack of accountability afforded to our state and gubernatorial officials? Come bird-dogging with TRU! Birddogging is when activists show up at a candidate’s public events and press them on the record with questions about a specific issue, so their answers are captured on video and can be tracked over time.

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Jun 18 2026

TRU Membership Appreciation Tour + Picnic

bus, DDOT, Detroit, TRU members

What: Let TRU show our appreciation for you! Join us for an exclusive tour of the reconstructed Coolidge Terminal and appreciation picnic to thank our members and recognize those who have given their time this past year. When: Friday, July 10, 2026. The tour starts at 4:00pm with food and drinks afterwards until 7pm Where:

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TRU’s Transportation Civic Academy (TCA) is back this fall and winter season!

Want better transit? Join our 9/10 campaigns meeting

Accountability Tracking (Bird-dogging) with TRU

Let’s Hold Our Elected Officials Accountable

TRU Membership Appreciation Tour + Picnic