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Auburn Hills Council Votes to Quit SMART, Eliminate Most Transit

While only some of us use transit, all of us need it, since we all depend on people who depend on transit. Despite overwhelming calls not to, the Auburn Hills City Council voted to replace SMART bus service with their own limited service, only for seniors and disabilities, only Monday through Friday. Unless something changes, […]

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Disappointing draft Climate Plan; Speak out to demand better!

Michigan can and should be a leader in solving the climate crisis that’s been flooding our communities, burning the west, and making storms much worse. Climate solutions can create jobs of the future and more affordable, attractive communities in the process. Yet the draft plan that the Governor’s Climate Office came out with in January

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The State of Transit? Rebuilding, Planning for Greatness!

Each year, TRU hosts The State of Transit, bringing together top voices in Detroit area transit to discuss progress, plans, and opportunities for improvement. This Tuesday, January 25, over 120 people joined this virtual event to hear from five great speakers, highlights of which are shared below. The full video can be watched on Facebook.

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Welcome TRU’s Board Members; Thank you to departing ones

As a membership-based organization, TRU members vote each year on our Board of Directors, who in turn oversee the organization’s priorities, resources, and Executive Director over the coming years. The current Board reviews all candidates and recommends a slate for the membership to vote on during our January Annual Meeting, which occurred January 25. Anyone

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‘Detroit Transit’ Merch Store Now Open!

Shop TRU Merch now at www.Bonfire.com/Store/Detroit-Transit Support transit in style this holiday season with some of our new, exclusive TRU merchandise! Limited-run TRU-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, and mugs now available for purchase! TRU merch has been long-awaited, with requests coming in every year. You asked, and we listened! Each design is locally drawn and visually represents

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