2025 has been a year of big wins for transit! Recent statewide Wins: The recent state budget includes over $65M a year for transformational transit projects, and increases of Local Bus Operating (LBO) funds to record highs! Thanks to our partners across the state, allies in the government, and persistent advocacy across the past year! […]
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A years-long fight ended in victory last Friday as DDOT bus drivers ratified a new contract that gives them a $6-per-hour wage boost. “[Union] members are ecstatic,” drivers’ union president Schetrone Collier said Thursday at a press conference that featured Mayor Duggan and Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield. The contract is great news for both bus drivers
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Applications due November 17th! TRU is hiring through the Michigan Healthy Climate (MHC) Fellows program! We have one position open who will help us conduct outreach throughout the state on clean mobility and transit. Help educate on how transit impacts local communities, meet with groups throughout the state, and help plan a Round-the-Mitten Transit Tour.
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Detroit City Council has an important opportunity to shape a more transit-friendly, housing-abundant Detroit where more people can live within reach of existing transit service with zoning reform!
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Early voting has already begun in this year’s Detroit municipal elections. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, TRU does not endorse candidates, but we believe it’s important to provide the public with an understanding of their stances on transit. To assist in making your choices, we’ve prepared an updated version – below – of the candidate questionnaire
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