Some interesting green news from the EPA and SmartPlanet.com: Sure, having a green home makes a difference, but what really matters when it comes to saving energy is where the home is located. The closer to transit the better, no matter how green the dwelling. This graph tells it all: Even if people aren’t going […]
Most efficient housing? The one near transit! Read More »
If you’re excited to improve transit and have some time to dedicate this summer, consider an internship with TRU! You’ll work hands on one of the most critical issues facing greater Detroit, learning some great skills while helping to make a difference. TRU intern positions include: Senior Mobility Outreach Intern Our population is aging and
Have you ever had troubles getting on or off buses? Do you have ideas or concerns about safety of bus riders? Do you think there should be better ways of circulating inside a bus? Please take this survey. The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Accessible Public Transportation is currently conducting a global survey of
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We’ve had a great response to the community forums we’ve held about Woodward Light Rail. Thanks so much to the dozens of wonderful partners from all up and down Woodward – especially MOSES, Transportation for America, Michigan Environmental Council, the Detroit Main Library, and many others. We’re holding a few more! So if you haven’t
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Did you know that TRU has a YouTube channel? There are a lot of great videos about Detroit transit and related topics, including: MyDetroitCable‘s new video on the People Mover and Woodward Light Rail WXYZ TV’s Detroit 2020 program on Woodward Light Rail, plus an interview with Matt Cullen and Heather Carmona The demo video
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