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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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

A Vision for Michigan’s Transportation Future: Modernize Michigan Mobility for All

August 22, 2025

Tonya Christerfield is a Detroit paratransit rider and says improvements in recent years and a new quick turnaround service have been a welcome change. Credit: Screenshot/Johnathan Shephard

Transit Voices: Tonya Chesterfield, by Bridge Detroit

August 21, 2025

TRU Applauds Appointment of Tiffany Gunter as SMART CEO

July 31, 2025

Detroit Considers Transit-Friendly Rezoning for More Housing

July 25, 2025

DDOT Service Boost On Hold as “Summer Slump” Strikes Again

July 18, 2025

TRU's Summer Intern team: Aaron, Makenna, and Logan

Meet TRU’s Summer Intern Team!

July 10, 2025

Zohran Mamdani talks with a rider on a New York City bus.

Transit Campaign Lessons From Zohran Mamdani

July 8, 2025

Vote for Detroiters who Support Transit!

July 3, 2025

Old DDOT bus and People Mover in the Winter

Transit Tuesday Talk Recap: People Mover and DDOT Updates

June 21, 2025

New Report: MDOT Needs to “Fix It First”

June 17, 2025

Transportation Civic Academy Returns

June 12, 2025

Rep. Morgan: Boost Sales Tax Revenue for Transit

June 9, 2025

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Transit Voices: Ryan Fanselow

Ryan Fanselow, Detroit resident and professor at Wayne State University, tries to get around using transit as much as possible. Before moving to Detroit, Fanselow lived in Washington DC, where they sold their car due to the accessibility of transit ...