Thank you to everyone who could join us last Thursday night to celebrate 25 years of TRU! We want to give a shout out to our amazing volunteers who helped decorate the venue, the staff of Bellagio for doing an amazing job, and to the Ann Arbor Community High Jazz Band for their wonderful live […]
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Michigan strives to be a mobility leader, but largely ignores any non-car mobility. We need a truly modern transportation system that provides affordable, accessible, climate-friendly options for everyone while prioritizing walking, rolling, transit, and zero-emission union-made vehicles We all want vibrant communities where kids can play and families can thrive. Strong communities where people want
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In Detroit, transportation isn’t a privilege – it’s a necessity for basic living. For Tonya Christerfield, it’s a lifeline to her loved ones. She utilizes DDOT’s paratransit service, which just recently began same day pickups in June. “It’s more comfortable for the people, more comfortable for myself,” said Christerfield, who is visually impaired due to
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In 2026, Wayne County has a chance to expand public transit countywide. Wayne County will vote on a ballot proposal that will extend this essential service countywide. TRU strongly supports this proposal as an important step towards a better-connected region and a more prosperous County. Today, ~350,000 Wayne County residents have little to no options
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At a Special Board Meeting on Thursday morning July 14, the SMART Board of Directors accepted the resignation of General Manager Dwight Ferrell after four years of service. Effective August 1, the Board appointed Tiffany Gunter as the new General Manager. TRU applauds this move: Tiffany Gunter is a consummate transit professional who has spent
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