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RTA funding vote lost, despite huge need and great support

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Despite a huge effort from many supporters, the Regional Transit funding ballot measure lost with 50.5% no votes outweighing the 49.5% of yes votes.

I am extraordinarily proud of our efforts, including the RTA’s great plan, the immense coalition of supporters and the passionate and hardworking activists. A sincere and deep thank you to each and everyone one of you!

Yes ultimately, our efforts proved to not be enough, especially as our calls for compassion and bringing the region together were drowned out in an election of fear and anger at the “other.”

What’s next? Well, there was no Plan B in place.

The RTA will continue to coordinate transit as they and others discuss and decide what happens next. Please stay tuned and stay involved.

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Why Vote Yes for Regional Transit – Talking Points

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Several people have asked for some quick talking points that they can share with friends, family and neighbors to explain why they should Vote Yes for Regional Transit on November 8. Here are a few ideas:

The Regional Transit plan will provide several great new transit services:
1) Convenient affordable Airport Express service from all throughout region
2) A Regional Rail train service finally connecting Detroit to Ann Arbor
3) Fast frequent Bus Rapid Transit along Woodward, Gratiot and Michigan Avenues

The Regional Transit plan will also expand service for people who depend on it every day:
1) Connect people to jobs in more places
2) Help seniors remain independent by expanding paratransit service
3) Connect our communities with seamless travel throughout the region

Read on for more!

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Double Your Impact When You Donate to TRU by Sept 30!

If you want to make an impact to improve Detroit area transit, you won’t want to miss this opportunity: Through Friday Sept 30, every dollar you donate to TRU will be matched dollar for dollar!

All of TRU’s work educating, engaging, and advocating for the quality transit our region needs depends on donations from transit supporters like you.

Your gift can go further if you give by Friday and help us maximize the matching gift from a generous supporter of up to $30,000! Don’t miss this opportunity!

Please donate to TRU today.

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