Detroit area transit needs improvement in a lot of different ways. TRU could educate, advocate, and mobilize for a lot of different transit improvements. But we can’t take on everything, so each year, TRU’s Board of Directors set priorities – choosing the projects, threats, and opportunities where we can have the greatest impact on the […]
Priorities for 2022: Expand transit!! Read More »
Even here in ‘The Motor City’, there are so many non-automobile ways of getting around! As we tackle the climate crisis, many people are looking for ways to drive less and embrace more sustainable alternatives. Luckily, Detroit remains innovative and forward-thinking, and has begun investing in various different ‘green mobility’ options. Moving Beyond Personal Electric
TRU ‘Green Mobility Showcase’ Read More »
The RTA has proposed a new regional transit plan that seeks to expand, enhance, innovate, finance, and partner to provide the transit southeast Michigan needs.
New RTA regional transit plan proposes strong vision, strategies, action steps Read More »
After months of policy research and development, dozens of meetings to debate and discuss, and hundreds of comments and input (many from TRU supporters!), the Transportation and Mobility workgroup of the Council on Climate Solutions has developed its top 5 priority recommendations. The Workgroup adopted two of our recommendations!! Of the Transportation and Mobility recommendations,
Interim WINS for Green Rides, Blue Skies campaign Read More »
What does DDOT think they’re hiding? Following demands from TRU and other bus advocates, the City of Detroit has for years been posting the DDOT Performance Dashboard each month. They’re introduced as such: The performance dashboard, updated monthly, provides a snapshot of DDOT’s operating performance and is one of many initiatives underway to increase transparency. These
DDOT needs a real fix, not a black-out or band-aid Read More »
