For decades, Oakland County has suffered from a Swiss cheese patchwork of transit service areas and gaps. Those days may finally be at an end! The Oakland County Commission voted August 10 to place transit funding on the countywide ballot this November. A 10-year 0.95 countywide transit millage would fund the Connect Oakland plan: A …
In advance of transit being on the ballot across Oakland and Macomb Counties, we’re bringing together civic leaders, riders, agency staff, and others for a series of Transit Town Hall events. Learn the latest transit improvements and visions for the future Share your ideas and get your questions answered Get involved in transit planning and …
TRU set a goal last year to ensure that expanding transit was a major part of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. And thanks to our partners, members, and supporters, we did it!! On Earth Day, Governor Whitmer presented the final MI Healthy Climate Plan. It’s a strong start that will help Michigan move towards being …
As transit needs and opportunities grow, TRU invites more people to get involved with the transit team as an employee, intern, or volunteer!! Social Media, Storytelling, and Community Engagement Interns Volunteer Transit Action Teams And if you can’t commit that level of time, your financial contribution makes all this great work possible! Internships open in …
Update: Thank you to everyone who joined our discussion with DDOT about prioritizing federal funding! More than 50 people participated. Director Oglesby very much appreciated all of the input, ideas, suggestions, and support offered through both verbal and text feedback. Stay tuned for details about how he incorporates our recommendations into DDOT’s investment priorities! Thanks …
