DDOT and SMART are proposing a revolution in the ways in which you pay for the bus! What would this mean for you? Here’s what you need to know: Proposed Fare Changes Eliminate transfer fees – Instead of paying $1.50 and adding a charge for a transfer and/or return trip, you’d pay $2 for unlimited […]
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Do you support investing in great transit? Do you want to learn new skills and build your experience? Can you invest 10-15 hours a week to help build public support for public transit? Apply to intern with TRU this fall! TRU is accepting applications for: a Social & Digital Media Intern will develop and implement
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The battle for regional transit in southeast Michigan has been quite a roller coaster this spring, and this week more than most! Here’s a recap: 1) Success at the Oakland County Commission: A bi-partisan majority of the Oakland County Commission signed on in support of letting the people decide on region-wide transit this November 2018!
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What’s next for regional transit? We’ve got a three-part strategy:
1) TRU members and allies seem to agree that a full four-county region-wide transit investment would be best. We need people from outer suburbs to be vocal supporters to counter the misperception that their communities don’t want transit!
2) If 4-county transit isn’t possible, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties would be better making major transit investments connecting their communities. Thank leaders from Detroit, Wayne, and Washtenaw Counties and urge them to make a regional transit investment happen this year!
3) TRU is also working to make sure whatever goes back on the ballot has broad voter support. Help us educate people with no transit experience about the benefits of transit while listening to their ideas and concerns, through our Let’s Talk Transit community engagement program.
Urgent Strategy for Great Transit! Read More »
People all throughout this region need to learn the benefits of improved transit so they will support investing in transit improvements. So throughout this spring and summer, TRU will be reaching out to people at festivals and fireworks to: Update members of the public on local and regional transit developments; Collect email addresses so we
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