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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to members of the Michigan Legislature in Lansing on Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth, Michigan Advance)

Governors Budget: A Good Step Forward, But Not Enough

Yesterday, Governor Whitmer presented her executive budget to legislators and the public. While there’s a lot in there, we’re focused on what the Governor had to say on transit – and overall, while this budget is a good step forward, it is not enough to deliver great transit for Michigan. As a reminder, this is […]

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Support Countywide Transit Investment in Wayne County!

In August 2026, Wayne County voters will have 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

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Crowd at Double DDOT rally, holding signs for Double DDOT and to respect bus driver wages

Advocate For Better Transit With TRU Today!

Let’s advocate for more and better public transportation together! Whether you have a few minutes, hours, or a whole day to spare TRU has an opportunity for you to get involved! Don’t have much time to spare? Do you love talking about the importance of public transportation? Join our speaker’s bureau and receive training on

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Mary Sheffield and Brother Cunningham taking a selfie on a DDOT bus

Talk Transit with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield

We have two opportunities to tell Mayor Sheffield our transit thoughts If you’re a Detroit resident who wants better transit, it’s crucial to take these two chances to share your input. Let’s make Detroit transit better with Mayor Sheffield! 1: Take the Mayor’s Survey Mayor Sheffield is seeking your input! They’re asking Detroit residents their

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