On February 10, the Governor offered her MI Road Ahead Plan for new and modified investments in transportation which includes a much needed $250 million a year more for public transit. TRU applauds her recognition of the need to invest in the whole transportation system. If implemented, this would fill much of the gap in […]
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More than two dozen groups joined together on Rosa Parks birthday to urge Michigan leaders to invest in improving Michigan’s entire transportation system. Challenging Michigan’s leaders to meet the moment, the groups acknowledged that Michigan’s transportation system has long been underfunded and expressed excitement by the possibilities presented by the current debate over a ‘roads
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The transit community showed up in full force for the biggest night in transit, TRU’s annual State of Transit meeting on January 28. More than 150 in person attendees and 75 virtual attendees tuned in to join the conversation on the current condition of transit and how we can work together to make it better.
The State of Transit 2025 Recap: Challenged, yet Improving Read More »
In the last chaotic hours of the lame duck session in December 2024, the Michigan legislature successfully passed an important bill for public transit. And Governor Whitmer has signed it into law! In Wayne and Oakland Counties, future transit ballot measures will be voted on and funded by the entire county! Once House Bill 6088
Big Win for Transit Expansion: Ending Opt-Outs! Read More »
Public transit supporters had high hopes that Michigan’s 102nd legislature would achieve great things, given the newly formed Legislative Transit Caucus and pledges from the Democratic trifecta to fight for affordability and equity. Yet beyond a one-time boost in last year’s budget, transit has achieved little lasting benefit. As the number of legislative session days
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