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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This annual event is often the biggest transit night of the year, bringing together transit agency leaders, public officials, bus riders, partner groups, transit workers, news media, TRU members, and many others who want great transit throughout the metro Detroit region.
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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
Partial Win in DDOT Budget Battle
TRU’s Transit Tuesday Talk: SMART April 15th!
Launching Clean RIDES Michigan to transform transportation
State House Drives Transportation Funding Debate Forward
Transit Day at the Capitol 2025 Recap
TRU’s Transit Tuesday Talk: RTA Recap
Mayor’s Budget Proposal Boosts DDOT; More Needed
TTT Recap: Expansion Updates with Oakland and Calhoun County
Support Transit Investment in the MI Road Ahead Plan
Governor’s Recent Proposals Mixed on Transit
The State of Transit 2025 Recap: Challenged, yet Improving
TRU releases new State of Transit Report
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