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Building a Better Detroit Through Better Public Transit
TRU advocates for a seamless transit network that connects our communities to empower riders, create vibrant neighborhoods, and help Michigan thrive.
Who We Are
TRU believes everyone should be able to get where they need to go.
Transportation Riders United (TRU) is your voice for accessible, reliable, and affordable public transit in the greater Detroit region. Since 1999, we’ve been fighting to make sure everyone has the freedom to get where they need to go – to work, school, healthcare, and more.
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Latest Updates
Downriver Bus Hub at Risk – Keep the Southland Bus Stop Open!
October 27, 2025
Help Detroit Build More Housing Near Transit
October 17, 2025
Advocacy Works! $160 million more for transit in MI budget!
October 3, 2025
The Tunnel Bus Lives! New Linq Bus Officially Starts Service
October 2, 2025
Thanks for an amazing 25th Anniversary Gala
September 27, 2025
Transit Voices: Tonya Chesterfield, by Bridge Detroit
August 21, 2025
Support Countywide Transit Investment in Wayne County!
August 4, 2025
TRU Applauds Appointment of Tiffany Gunter as SMART CEO
July 31, 2025
Meet TRU’s Summer Intern Team!
July 10, 2025
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Throughout Detroit and Michigan, the voices of people who don’t drive are too often not heard from. If you don’t drive in the Detroit area, your voice matters. So we want to hear your transit voice! Our leaders don’t hear ...
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