(TRU column published in The Detroit Free Press editorial page May 11, 2017) Column: What’s next for regional transit By Megan Owens Six months ago, southeast Michigan voters narrowly defeated a measure to fund major regional transit improvements. Across the region, 49.5% of voters supported the measure and many more agreed that our region’s transit […]
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(TRU column published in The Detroit Free Press editorial page May 11, 2017) Column: What’s next for regional transit By Megan Owens Six months ago, southeast Michigan voters narrowly defeated a measure to fund major regional transit improvements. Across the region, 49.5% of voters supported the measure and many more agreed that our region’s transit
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The M-1 Rail QLINE streetcar has been more than a decade in the planning and construction. May 12 it finally opens to the public!! Everyone’s invited to try it out during a fun free weekend of activities along the corridor May 12-14. TRU is proud to join the celebration of this exiting new part of
First Streetcar in 60 Years Launches May 12! Read More »
Please join us in congratulating the 2017 Regional Transit Awardees:
– Forward Motion Award for Most Effective Public Servant: Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive
– Exemplary Innovation Award: RefleX, the joint service of DDOT, SMART and RTA
– Unsung Hero Award: Alexis Blizman
– Transit Employee of the Year: Ben Stupka, RTA Manager of Planning
– Transit Activist of the Year: Daniel Duane Spyker
Please join us as these awards are presented at TRU’s sixth annual Regional Transit Awards dinner on Thursday evening, May 11.
Announcing the 2017 Regional Transit Awardees! Read More »
On May 11, 2017, TRU will present our Regional Transit Awards, recognizing the important work individuals and groups are doing to improve transit throughout greater Detroit.
Who do you think should be recognized?
Potential award categories include, Transit Employee of the Year, Corporate Transit Champion Award, Exemplary Innovation Award, Under 30 – Breakthrough Transit Champion, Unsung Hero, and Forward Motion Award for Most Effective Public Servant.
Please make nominations here!
Who did great work to improve transit in the last year? Read More »
