Congress proposed a 20% cut to transit and 80% cut to rail funding! On September 2, 2026, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (P.L. 119-103) into law. This funding law supports federal programs and includes short term funding for “Surface Transportation”. However, this law does not include “advance appropriations”, a form […]
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On Nov 3, Macomb County votes to renew countywide SMART service. Help us tell voters on their way to the polls! The Macomb Public Transit Millage is up for renewal. A yes vote means renewing SMART service across Macomb county, as well as funding for local services like Richmond-Lenox EMS in Northern Macomb, STAR paratransit
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With Wayne Countywide Transit, SMART is Expanding… But How and Where? SMART has studied various new routes across the region as part of SMARTer Mobility, their 2024-5 system redesign, and the Wayne County Transit Evaluations before the Wayne County transit millage vote in August, which passed by 66% yes to 33% no. In fact, you’ve
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In 2025, we fought hard for IPAF funding (aka transformational transit funding). Because of the work of advocates, drivers, riders, unions, partner organizations, legislators, and the executive audience, over $65M a year from 2026 to 2030 for capital transit projects was won. This week, MDOT announced the first round of awardees! Read below to see
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Unlike many transit agencies, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is a city department. As with other departments, the Mayor and City Council decide how much funding it gets each year. This October, we have an opportunity to start making the case for more DDOT funding – and more service – by speaking up at
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