The Regional Transit Plan calls for seven lines of “Arterial Rapid Transit” or ART, to be built throughout the region by 2012. What is ART and how is it different? How will it work with existing buses? How will it be transitioned into light rail or other rapid transit? Come to TRU’s […]
Save the Date – TRU member meeting 3/30 about ART Read More »
According to the Free Press: "The proposed privately funded light-rail system on Woodward Avenue has a new name and an aggressive timetable as planners take the first practical steps to turn the idea into reality. Formerly known as TRAIL for the Regional Area Initial Link, the system is now called M1-RAIL after the state designation
Additional steps foward on Woodward light rail Read More »
A note from our friends at Smart Growth America: $50 billion was allocated in President Obama’s stimulus package for transportation with virtually no criteria and accountability for what projects will get funded. Our state government — from the Governor and the State House to the Department of Transportation — will determine how much of that
Tell Governor Granholm to spend stimulus money on transit and repairs Read More »
The Michigan Municipal League is a great partner of TRU’s in advocating for transit and smart revitalization of our cities. On their website right now are (at least) two great features: An audio clip from Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon about the importance of funding transportation and other infrastructure The League’s Prosperity Agenda, public policies
Partner update: Michigan Municipal League Read More »
As noted previously, the federal economic recovery package makes major investments in public transit. While Michigan won’t get our full fair share (because of our past disinvestment), Michigan transit agencies will be sharing roughly $135 million in direct support, including $20-30 million each to DDOT and SMART. They have plans to spend it on
Federal Economic Recovery Read More »
