People all across Michigan want and need more state investment in public transit. So we came together at the State Capitol to demand our legislators provide that critical investment! Over 100 Transit Supporters Went to Lansing for Transit Day at the Capitol More than 50 transit riders and allies joined another 50 agency leaders and […]
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Last Friday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan appeared before City Council to outline his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year – and one of the biggest winners was Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus service. The Mayor’s proposal would deliver a $20 million funding boost for DDOT, more than for any other single department: from
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TRU kicked off its first Transit Talk Tuesday of 2025 this week with a discussion on countywide expansion with leaders from Oakland and Calhoun County. TRU director Megan Owens was joined by Calhoun County Transit Director Mallory Avis, Oakland County Commissioner Brendan Johnson and Oakland County Transportation Program Manager Eli Cooper The webinar featured presentations
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On February 10, the Governor offered her MI Road Ahead Plan for new and modified investments in transportation which includes a much needed $250 million a year more for public transit. TRU applauds her recognition of the need to invest in the whole transportation system. If implemented, this would fill much of the gap in
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More than two dozen groups joined together on Rosa Parks birthday to urge Michigan leaders to invest in improving Michigan’s entire transportation system. Challenging Michigan’s leaders to meet the moment, the groups acknowledged that Michigan’s transportation system has long been underfunded and expressed excitement by the possibilities presented by the current debate over a ‘roads
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