Written by Adam Goodman, TRU Board Vice President After over 15 years of “studying” Bus Rapid Transit on Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, we finally have an opportunity to make real-world progress. In 2027, MDOT will be resurfacing Washtenaw Ave (aka I-94 BL) from Main St to Stadium in Ann Arbor, and they are considering […]
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Join TRU for a very special Transit Tuesday on July 22! TRU takes on Ann Arbor in a Transit Tuesday Triple header! We heard awesome updates on the Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority’s (AAATA) goals and progress towards their long-range transportation plan and GetDowntown program. After such great presentations from TheRide’s Lilliane Webb from GetDowntown
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Spencer is a native Chicagoan and avid lover of maps. He is familiar with taking different forms of transit in various cities throughout Michigan including Chicago, Ann Arbor and Detroit. He has served as an intern for TRU and is adamant about public transit investment and advocacy. “I’ve been fortunate to experience a well-connected Metra
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After an 18 month COVID delay, the hotly-anticipated D2A2 Detroit to Ann Arbor express bus service is finally ready to hit the road! Beginning October 18th, riders will be able to book connective trips between two of Southeast Michigan’s busiest cities. D2A2 is a landmark step towards truly regional public transportation, and a major victory
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Tonika Williams first began regularly riding the bus and Lyft almost two years ago, and she highly recommends it. She has slashed her monthly transportation costs, while still getting everywhere she needs to go. And even better, Tonika has positive feedback for DDOT. Tonika first switched to the bus and Lyft while reevaluating her priorities.
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