Equitable climate solutions

Launching Clean RIDES Michigan to transform transportation

While the Trump administration is trying to reshape the federal government, transportation infrastructure remains one of the most central roles of government. Transportation is clearly a top priority in Michigan right now, as Michigan leaders debate ways to raise and allocate $3 billion more for transportation. Yet despite $6 billion a year, Michigan’s transportation is […]

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Towards Equitable Electric Mobility for Michigan

TRU is proud to be part of a special community of practice called Towards Equitable Electric Mobility, or TEEM. The Latest: TEEM Video Premier 3/19 TEEM believes transportation needs to be clean, fair, and work for everyone. That means both electric and equitable. We interviewed a range of Michiganders to discuss what equitable mobility means

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TRU 2023 Year-in-Review

Overall, 2023 was a challenging year for Detroit area public transit, with a major driver shortage resulting in a devastating no-show bus crisis, which may nearing resolution in early 2024. Despite struggles, transit riders, advocates, and allies came together with TRU for major wins in state transit funding and Oakland County transit expansion. Throughout the

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Accepting Applications for a MI Healthy Climate Corps member

Are you or someone you know interested in supporting climate action and exploring a future in Michigan’s growing clean transportation? We are excited to announce that TRU has an open MI Healthy Climate (MHC) Corps position for 2024! This is a full-time compensated service position from March-November. update 3/2/24 – position filled As a member

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What’s Missing for a Great Michigan?

Michigan has so many wonderful things going for it: Tons of beautiful lakes. Kind people and welcoming communities. Inventive, hardworking businesses. Interesting cities with historic buildings. A wide diversity of great places. Yet for decades, Michigan has been falling further and further behind. Families struggling to pay the bills. Young people moving away. Businesses struggling

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