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Deb presenting to a room of transit agency and healthcare officials

MI Public Health in Motion: Health & Transit Forum

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Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) Henry Ford Health (HFH) and Michigan Public Transit Association (MPTA) teamed up with Transportation Riders United (TRU) to bring the healthcare and public transit sectors together to discuss the issues facing each sector at a forum on March 19th, 2026. This event helped healthcare sector representatives understand why transportation […]

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TRU is Hiring: MI Mobility Fellowship now Open!

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Applications are now closed! If you’re interested in working with TRU, please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about openings. TRU seeks a passionate self-starter to research, analyze, and advocate for more equitable transit access throughout Michigan and more balanced state transportation investment priorities. Everyone should be able to get where they need to go,

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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

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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!

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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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