TRU is now accepting applications for an Organizer / Assistant Director. (Unfortunately Josh is leaving the state.) We are seeking a passionate motivated people-person to join our staff to lead public engagement and organizing efforts. As the second person on staff, the position provides high levels of responsibility, flexibility and opportunities for growth. The right […]
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Detroit Public Television and the Kresge Foundation are hosting a special night focused on Detroit’s transit infrastructure: On January 27 at the Detroit Public Library main branch, come to a special forum on Blueprint America and an important discussion on transportation and infrastructure. 5:45pm – a special preview of Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City
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From our friends at Disability Advocates of Kent County: I would like to request a pause in our efforts to get things rolling for 2010 and reflect on what we accomplished as a community during the "zeroes." I believe that it’s time to look back and see how far we’ve come. It is sometimes hard
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On Monday, January 11, the Farmington Hills City Council could decide the fate of SMART bus service for everyone in that community (and area)!! If they choose not to put the millage renewal on the ballot, local residents won’t even get to VOTE – and SMART bus service will DISAPPEAR in 2011. In 2006, renewal
Farmington Hills could decide fate of SMART bus service TONIGHT! Read More »
The latest data on stimulus spending show that funds spent on public transportation were a more effective job creator than stimulus funds spent on highways. In the 10 months since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed, investing in public transportation produced twice as many jobs per dollar as investing in roads: Every
Transit creates twice as many jobs as highways! Read More »
