TRU is dedicated to ensuring everyone can get where they need to go in the metro Detroit area, regardless of whether they drive. So what would it really take to accomplish this? There is no silver bullet solution to universal mobility – it must be a wide range of options working together. Different modes work […]
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On Wednesday, October 23rd, Transportation Riders United was honored to host four expert panelists for our “Mobility and Equity” event. The event was sponsored by Bedrock and held in their scenic Beacon Room downtown. Mobility & Equity was equal parts panel presentation and audience interaction. Coming from both across the Midwest and Metro Detroit, our
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For a seasoned rider like Jeremy Whiting, talking about public transportation is an easy task. In fact, his New Years’ Resolution for 2019 was to use public transportation as often as he could. Jeremy frequently rides SMART buses, taking the 430 and 740 12 Mile routes from his home in Royal Oak to his job
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By Corey Rowe As a commuter student, my day-to-day schedule revolves around transportation to and from campus. Accidents. Construction. Snowstorms. Ice storms. If the powers that be decide a blizzard during finals week is a surmountable obstacle, I’ve gotta get to class no matter what chaos is ensuing between my front door and the lecture
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Amanda Jaczkowski is a busy woman with places to be. Between working as a Child Nutrition Navigator for United Way, being a Wayne State graduate student, and maintaining active volunteerism, Amanda frequently travels across metro Detroit. And while used to primarily travel via car, a severe biking accident in 2017 left Amanda wheelchair-reliant, and requiring
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