Detroit has long struggled with high property tax rates, low property values, and insufficient City funding for critical services like public transportation. Mayor Duggan has proposed one way to start addressing those challenges – a new Land Value Tax (LVT). Property taxes would be assessed separately for the land and for the developed buildings on …
Land Value Tax Would Help Redevelop Detroit’s Density Read More »
As a membership-based organization, TRU members vote each year on our Board of Directors, who in turn oversee the organization’s priorities, resources, and Executive Director over the coming years. The current Board reviews all candidates and recommends a slate for the membership to vote on during our January Annual Meeting, which occurred January 25. Anyone …
Welcome TRU’s Board Members; Thank you to departing ones Read More »
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 …
D2A2 Detroit to Ann Arbor Express Service to Relaunch October 18th Read More »
“Average Weekday Pull out PM: 65%” It sounds neutral enough, until you know what it means: Every day, many scheduled buses aren’t operating and riders are left stranded. During April and May, 3 out of every 10 buses that were supposed to pull out of the bus garage each afternoon didn’t. That means 3 out …
Friday morning, October 2nd, DDOT drivers stopped working and refused to drive again until the City improves driver safety. This Detroit bus stoppage really hurt riders – tens of thousands of people who depend on DDOT buses were left stranded for three days, before they finally worked out a deal and service restarted early Monday …
DDOT bus service restarts, following 3 days without buses! Read More »
