As a part of their role in overseeing, coordinating, and improving public transit throughout southeast Michigan, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has compiled and posted a great deal of information about our region’s transit. As part of preparing to develop a Regional Transit Master Plan, the RTA developed a State of the System report. It […]
RTA Provides Detailed Info on Area Transit Service Read More »
The Michigan Legislature finally passed a “Roads Funding” package of bills which the Governor has said he will sign into law. Unfortunately, the package was really the least they could do, the very least.
There are a few silver linings in the package, including $60 million a year for Michigan’s transit agencies, adjustments for inflation, and more flexibility for Detroit to invest in transit.
But it also has some mayor dark clouds, including long delays before implementation, only half of the funding from new revenue, and threats to other budget priorities in years to come.
Read on for more details.
Michigan Roads Package: Some Silver Linings, But Major Dark Clouds Read More »
When TRU was first founded in 1999, Marcia Yakes was already fighting for better Detroit buses. She frequented DDOT meetings and City Council hearings, complaining that if she could have back all the time she spent waiting on DDOT buses, she’d be a decade younger! She joined TRU’s founding board and for the past 15 years
Goodbye to Long-time TRU Board member Marcia Yakes Read More »
Vice President Joe Biden came to Detroit, echoing what TRU has long said, that “Transportation is the single biggest factor allowing people to move up the economic ladder.”
Mayor Duggan thanked Biden for his help in Detroit getting federal grants for 80 new DDOT buses which are now all on the road, enabling DDOT to finally run 100 percent of their scheduled service!
TRU applauds this important progress, yet notes that far more still remains to be done. DDOT must maintain this progress, improve on-time service, and develop a plan for long-term improvement, in coordination with regional partners.
Vice President Biden Helps DDOT Reach 100% Pull-Out Read More »
The Regional Transit Authority is developing a regional transit plan that will shape transit improvements in the next year, 2 years, 5 years and 20 years. To develop a great plan, they need input from people all throughout the region. To engage the breadth of the region, we need your help!!
1) Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns with the RTA!
2) Mobilize your friends and family to comment to the RTA!
3) Volunteer with TRU at fairs, festivals, and other community events!
We’ve launched a friendly contest to encourage greater participation and engagement! This contest will last from June 15 – September 15 with fun prizes throughout. Click for details.
Help engage the region in telling the RTA Why Transit Matters! Read More »
