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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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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We’re excited to be joined by four new members for our board of directors Join us in wishing a warm welcome to our newly elected board members: Jerina Cleveland, David Miechiels, Melinda Powers and Brittany Simmons! Jerina Cleveland Jerina serves as the Community Manager for the Catch a Ride Network, where she works directly with
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TRU’s 25th year was an eventful one! We saw major progress in the quest to Double DDOT, gaining a historic increase of funding for the department, and achieving new contracts for bus drivers and mechanics. Transit was elevated as a major issue in the Detroit mayoral election, as we conducted ride-alongs with every mayoral candidate
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For over 50 years, Michigan has provided modest intercity bus and train service to provide residents with affordable transportation connections across and beyond our state. These services are well-used, but they are not sufficiently well-developed or convenient to meet our travel needs. As a result, for most cross-state trips, Michiganders rely on driving and flying.
Reconnecting Michigan: A Vision for Cross-State Transit & TTT Recap Read More »
