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Great TRU Fall Meeting featuring RTA CEO Michael Ford

A huge thank you to Michael Ford and to everyone who came to TRU’s fall meeting November 10 to see him!

It was a great opportunity to hear about Michael’s goals and plans as well as to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.

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RTA accepting applications for Citizens’ Advisory Committee

The RTA is accepting applications for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee now through Nov 17.

“The purpose of the CAC is to advise the RTA on transit issues, make suggestions for improvements in transit service, and advocate for greater funding for public transportation.”

To ensure diversity and meet statutory requirements, the CAC is especially seeking residents of Macomb County, users of public transportation, senior citizens and people with disabilities, and individuals representing business, labor, community, and faith-based organizations.

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RTA accepting applications for Citizens' Advisory Committee

The RTA is accepting applications for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee now through Nov 17.
“The purpose of the CAC is to advise the RTA on transit issues, make suggestions for improvements in transit service, and advocate for greater funding for public transportation.”
To ensure diversity and meet statutory requirements, the CAC is especially seeking residents of Macomb County, users of public transportation, senior citizens and people with disabilities, and individuals representing business, labor, community, and faith-based organizations.

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New report shows I-94 widening not supported by data

A new national report identifies state plans to widen I-94 through Detroit as one of 11 examples of wasteful highway spending based on its outdated assumptions. The study finds that the $2.7 billion project is based upon old forecasts of traffic trends that have proven badly in error and calls for the state to reconsider the widening and reprioritize scarce transportation dollars elsewhere.

Numerous local stakeholders have spoken out in opposition to the widening project and continue to urge MDOT to drastically scale back the project to acknowledge decreased driving and better support local community needs.

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