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TRU was a part of the Michigan Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps) for 2024. The MHC Corps is a Michigan specific program under the American Climate Corps umbrella which is a country wide initiative. “The American Climate Corps is a groundbreaking, workforce training and service initiative that will put tens of thousands of young Americans […]

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Sep 25 2024

CityNerd X TRU in Review

CityNerd, Dearborn, Detroit, RTA, TRU, Wayne County

Update: Watch Ray’s Video OUT NOW What a night! We were so honored to host Ray Delahanty (aka CityNerd) in Detroit for a wonderful panel on Urbanism in Detroit. Joining him on the stage we had: The event started off with a chance for fans to meet Ray one on one. It was lovely to

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Sep 14 2024

Planning A Trip Up North? Here’s A Few Tips!

Detroit, Indian Trails, Kalkaska, regional transit, Traverse

Have you ever been nervous or unsure on how to make it from Detroit to some of the northern cities in the state? As a student, I used to commute from Kalamazoo and Lansing to Detroit, but never far north to cities like Grand Rapids or Traverse. I wasn’t sure if there was even a

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Sep 4 2024

Want to Help Get Out the Bus Rider Vote? TRU is Hiring!

bus, Detroit, elections

Turnout among voters in Detroit is often low, and transit riders are no exception. Yet transit riders have important needs our elected officials should be working to serve. That’s why this fall, TRU is hiring Rider Engagement Fellows to help get out the vote! The fellows will talk to bus riders at transit centers, buses,

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The text "Fall 2024, Transportation Civic Academy, Apply Today" in front of a yellow city bus at night

Jul 25 2024

You’re Invited to TRU’s Transportation Civic Academy!

Community Transportation Academy, CTA, Detroit, Michigan Community Resources, Transit education

Champion Change In Your Community Now!! You’re Invited to apply to join TRU’s Transportation Civic Academy! UPDATE – APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Transportation systems shape the way we go about our daily lives, and even the future of our planet, but the way these systems are shaped is often a mystery to many decision-makers and the

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