Metro Detroit’s public transit systems, long hampered by inadequate public funding, are facing a new crisis: not enough bus drivers. The result? Drastically reduced service for riders. To fix this emergency, TRU is urging our transit agencies to take action! Sign our petition here to urge SMART to negotiate a competitive contract with its operators. […]
Drivers Wanted: Time to Fix DDOT and SMART’s Operator Shortfall Read More »
Among the most essential public transportation that exists is paratransit service for seniors and people with disabilities. Many of the most fragile in our community depend on paratransit rides from MetroLift, SMART, and others to pick them up at home and take them to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, work, and elsewhere because they physically can’t
DDOT Paratransit in Crisis: Service for Seniors, Detroiters with Disabilities Threatened Read More »
Update: Thank you to everyone who joined our discussion with DDOT about prioritizing federal funding! More than 50 people participated. Director Oglesby very much appreciated all of the input, ideas, suggestions, and support offered through both verbal and text feedback. Stay tuned for details about how he incorporates our recommendations into DDOT’s investment priorities! Thanks
Tell DDOT How to Best Spend $51,000,000! Read More »
Each year, TRU hosts The State of Transit, bringing together top voices in Detroit area transit to discuss progress, plans, and opportunities for improvement. This Tuesday, January 25, over 120 people joined this virtual event to hear from five great speakers, highlights of which are shared below. The full video can be watched on Facebook.
The State of Transit? Rebuilding, Planning for Greatness! Read More »
Each year, TRU hosts the State of Transit to bring together top transit agency and civic leaders, along with riders and other supporters for what is usually the biggest transit event of the year. Join us this year on Zoom this Tuesday, January 25! Topics Will transit be expanded throughout all of Oakland County this
State of Transit 2022 event: Jan 25 Read More »
