In the early morning hours of Friday, July 3rd, the Michigan Legislature passed the FY 2026-27 Budget. MDOT’s total budget grew by $226M. Unsurprisingly, most of this goes to roads, but transit still got some small progress. LBO matches inflation Local Bus Operating, which funds local bus service in your community, did increase to $305M, […]
MI Transportation 2026 Budget: Disappointing, but No Cuts Read More »
The Transit Action Agenda for Michigan is a pathway to improved transportation policy at a state level in Michigan. This report soft launch is open to contribution by allies and advocates of transit with any expertise, as we hope to provide a goal for legislators to come to after the break. Detailing funding for transportation
A Transit Action Agenda for Michigan: The Soft Launch of TRU’s State Policy Agenda Read More »
Public Transit is a Critical Part of the Climate Solution September 26, TRU was proud to go to the Capital as part of the Climate Rally for for our Future: Day of Action with more than 300 public health, environmental, youth, and justice advocates and activists from across the state. While the primary focus was on
Climate Day at the Capitol: TRU joins allies to demand climate action in Lansing Read More »
These legislative updates have a new home! For updates beyond May 2023, visit #MILegTransit: Legislative Updates. The 102nd Legislature entered office on January 11th, 2023. Educating legislators old and new on the importance of funding frequent, reliable, and accessible public transportation is one of TRU’s top priorities this year. This Michigan Legislature Transit Watch will
Updated: Michigan Legislature Transit Watch Read More »
