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.
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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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Riders Win Big with New SMART Contract
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Michigan Failed to Boost State Investment in Transit
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Transit Impact Stories: Dawn Hammontree
On July 26, 2016 I was driving to work and had a stroke while driving on the freeway, that was the last time I drove a car. Now public transportation is how I get around. I use paratransit primarily, as ...
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