Join us Tuesday evening January 27th for TRU’s annual State of Transit!
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.
Where: Marygrove Conservancy in northwest Detroit
Because this event has grown so much each year, we’ve moved this event out of our regular TechTown location. This year, we’ll host the event at the Marygrove Conservancy: 8425 W McNichols Road between Wyoming and Livernois in northwest Detroit. It’s a beautiful historic location with convenient parking, transit, and biking access and can accommodate over 300 people.
Marygrove is easily accessible by DDOT routes 32 (McNichols) and 54 (Wyoming), and is a 10 minute walk from route 39 (Puritan). While Marygrove is a large campus, we’re working hard to provide accessible directions and transportation assistance from the street to the venue.
There will also be a hybrid Zoom option of the main program for those who cannot attend in person.
When: Tuesday January 27, 2026
- 5pm – Speakers & Sponsors reception (tickets required)
- 6pm – Main Program, including the State of Transit review, public officials panel, agency leaders panel, and riders perspectives
Who: Transit agency leaders public officials, TRU board members, bus riders, and others
The event will feature a public officials panel, featuring Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.
The transit agency panel will include:
- DDOT Director Robert Cramer
- SMART CEO Tiffany Gunter
- AAATA Director Matt Carpenter
- RTA Director Ben Stupka
More speakers and program details to be announced as the event approaches.
We’ll see you there!