As transit needs and opportunities grow, TRU invites more people to get involved with Team Transit as a member, intern, partner, or volunteer!! There are lots of ways to get involved, with more information about each below: Join TRU as a member! Fighting for more and better transit is not possible without financial contributions from […]
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The transit community kicked off 2024 strong at TRU’s annual State of Transit event on Tuesday, January 30. More than 100 people came out in person, plus another 75 virtually, to talk with and hear 14 fabulous speakers each discuss the State of Transit in the Detroit region. Special thanks to Wayne State’s Office of
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Because of the broad benefits improved transit would provide to so many aspects of our society, there are dozens, possibly hundreds of organizations, businesses, and institutions that support transit. Yet these supporters have rarely been brought together to advance transit improvements. Tackling many other other priorities, many groups lack the capacity to track everything happening
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Overall, 2023 was a challenging year for Detroit area public transit, with a major driver shortage resulting in a devastating no-show bus crisis, which may nearing resolution in early 2024. Despite struggles, transit riders, advocates, and allies came together with TRU for major wins in state transit funding and Oakland County transit expansion. Throughout the
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After a year of TRU and riders pushing for it, Mayor Duggan proposed an immediate raise to attract new bus drivers! Sick of waiting around for no-show buses, TRU and other riders and transit supporters have been pushing Mayor Duggan to boost pay to make driving DDOT buses a more attractive job. He finally listened!
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