In 2025, we fought hard for IPAF funding (aka transformational transit funding). Because of the work of advocates, drivers, riders, unions, partner organizations, legislators, and the executive audience, over $65M a year from 2026 to 2030 for capital transit projects was won. This week, MDOT announced the first round of awardees! Read below to see […]
New Transit Statewide Thanks to “Transformational Transit” (IPAF)! Read More »
TRU is opening two RFPs for nonprofit consultants, both due October 21st 1) TRU Strategic Planning 2026 RFP TRU is undertaking a strategic planning process to strengthen organizational influence, impact, and sustainability as well as to develop a clear multi-year plan to meaningfully improve metro Detroit transit and state transportation policy. We are seeking an
TRU Seeks Nonprofit Consultants; Applications OPEN Read More »
MDOT’s Draft Five Year Transportation Program should support transit more! The 2027-2031 Five Year Transportation Program (5YTP) outlines how MDOT will invest money over the next five years to support their goals in the MDOT 2050 Mobility Plan. This program is a detailed overview of the specific projects up in the next few years, including
MDOT, Invest Equally in Transit and Highways: Five Year Transportation Program Read More »
Not only did transit win in Wayne County … transit won across our state! On August 4th, 18 transit millages were voted on across Michigan, and each and everyone was approved by voters. Most won by overwhelmingly popular margins, and most of these are not just renewals! Countywide expansion across Wayne and Delta In Wayne
Transit Goes 19 for 19 Across Michigan; 100% of Millages Pass! Read More »
The People Have Spoken – Transit Expansion is Popular! It’s official – the Wayne County Transit Millage has passed! An overwhelming majority of voters, 67% in total, approved the millage. We know public transit expansion is popular, and the public wants more! Everyone wants seniors, people with disabilities, students, and workers to get where they
It’s Official – Wayne County Transit Expansion Wins Read More »
