Do you support greater transit in Metro Detroit and Michigan?
Donate to TRU today!
With your donation, you get TRU membership for the next year – either as an individual or an organization.
Your TRU membership lets you:
- Receive special member updates in our monthly newsletter
- Vote on the board of directors
- Participate in member committees
- Quarterly membership meetings and member appreciation events
- Write a member column on a topic you care about, for our newsletter and website. Contact [email protected] to discuss your idea!
- Opportunity to be considered for TRU’s Board of Directors
Additionally, if you give a monthly sustainer donation of $5/month, we’ll give you a free TRU button or sticker. With a monthly sustainer donation of $10/month, you get a free TRU squishy bus! Email [email protected] to receive your gift.

Many organizations, institutions, municipalities, and businesses recognize the value of improving Detroit area transit:
- For more reliable and less stressed out employees
- For fewer no-show appointments
- For decreasing parking demand and cost
- For more attractive, vibrant, walkable cities

TRU is the biggest and oldest organization dedicated solely to improving and promoting Detroit area public transit year round. We want to share that experience and dedication with you:
Your business, city, or organization should become a TRU member!
Organizational Member Benefits:


Join today by submitting a donation any of these ways:
- Through our online donation page
- By mailing a check written to Transportation Riders United to PO Box 2668, Detroit, MI 48202, or
- By requesting an invoice from the TRU office.
TRU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS and the State of Michigan – EIN 38-3588943. W9 and other documentation available upon request. Membership donations should be tax deductible less the value of benefits provided.
