Help Make Our Communities Safe And Accessible For All Residents! What are community walk audits? Walk audits are an activity where you observe and evaluate the condition of your community based on agreed upon standards. Our community walk audit will focus on sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops, crosswalks, and more! Get up and get out […]
TRU & Detroit Greenways Coalition 2024 Walk Audits Are Here! Read More »
Bianca Miles is TRU’s 2020-2021 Wayne State Social Work Intern and a lifelong Detroit bus rider. Using her interest in policy advocacy, Bianca has organized our recent Legislative Roundtables, bringing regional legislators in conversation with riders and other advocates. Bianca has also assisted in bus rider canvassing and with other TRU events. TRU thanks Bianca
“Freedom to Explore”: Bianca’s Transit Impact Story Read More »
For this month’s “Who Is TRU?”, we want to honor five-year board member, Wendy Ernzen, who is stepping down from her position this month. Wendy first found TRU while serving as a consultant at the Woodward Avenue Action Association. During that time, Wendy observed how vital public transportation access is to building a competitive city.
Board Member Spotlight: Wendy Ernzen Read More »
TRU Policy & Communications Intern Michael Dean just finished his summer semester with us. Their work focused on how transit policy intersects with rider experiences. They also contributed the ‘Best Practices’ feature in our TRU “Transit During COVID-19” report. TRU thanks MIchael for all their contributions, and wishes them luck in their future advocacy. In
‘Transit Exposure Therapy’: Michael Dean Read More »
My story begins with the birth of a baby girl, Nicola. Diagnosed with autism, there are certain things she cannot muster, including driving. How will she get to school or work or visit friends when we, her parents, are no longer living? Will she be able to rely on Michigan’s public transit?
My Transit Story: Inclusion is the Solution Read More »
