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Perhaps summer reruns aren’t over just yet: Once again, Michigan’s state budget is in crisis, a scant week before the new fiscal year. And once again, Michigan’s legislative leaders have proposed gutting transit funding (and revenue sharing and scholarships and everything else) to try to balance the budget without considering any new revenue. Specifically, House […]

You won’t want to miss TRU’s fall meeting – Monday, Sept 21, at 6:30pm at the Northwest Activity Center. The topic – long-term transit funding! DDOT cuts and SMART fare increases make it crystal clear that our current funding situation doesn’t work!  We need more money for transit in the short term and a dedicated

You won’t want to miss TRU’s fall meeting – Monday, Sept 21, at 6:30pm at the Northwest Activity Center. The topic – long-term transit funding! DDOT cuts and SMART fare increases make it crystal clear that our current funding situation doesn’t work!  We need more money for transit in the short term and a dedicated

Mark your calendars for TRU’s 10th Anniversary Celebration – Monday, November 16 at the Majestic Theatre.  Yes, TRU’s been around for ten years now.  We’ve seen (and caused!!) enormous change in the past decade on transportation issues in this area.  From this horrible attitude:   To this exciting transit plan: And the next ten years

At today’s SMART Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted to raise SMART bus fares for regular riders, starting on December 1. It’s been discussed for many months, but now it’s official. Here’s what they decided: Regular SMART bus fares will rise to $2 per ride. Park & Ride fares will rise to $2.50. SMART