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The most convenient, impactful way to support Detroit transit

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To enable TRU to fight for more and better transit, become a TRU’s Sustainer – a supporter who makes monthly gifts that help us fight for great regional transit!

Becoming a Transit Sustainer is the easiest way to support TRU – and the most cost effective. Your investment in transit advocacy is automatically deducted each month at the level you choose. Rather than spending time and money on solicitations, you allow us to focus on shaping the strongest transit system for everyone.

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Flex Your Grants: A New Report from TRU and Partners

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Given unprecedented levels of federal funding now available for US transportation projects, TRU was pleased to collaborate with several partner groups from across the Midwest to develop a new report, “Flex Your Grants: Leveraging Federal Dollars for Clean Transportation Projects.” This resource was authored by the Shared Use Mobility Center in collaboration with the RE-AMP

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Tell Twelve Oaks Mall: Bring the bus to the door!

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Update, January 25th 2024: Following persistent pressure from both riders and mall workers, SMART and Twelve Oaks management have announced they are close to reaching an agreement! Stay tuned for more information in the coming months as the necessary legal proceedings are conducted to grant SMART property access. Thank you to everyone who emailed, spoke

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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate speaks at a podium.

Land Value Tax Would Help Redevelop Detroit’s Density

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Detroit has long struggled with high property tax rates, low property values, and insufficient City funding for critical services like public transportation. Mayor Duggan has proposed one way to start addressing those challenges – a new Land Value Tax (LVT). Property taxes would be assessed separately for the land and for the developed buildings on

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