Transit funding is on the ballot throughout all of Oakland and Macomb Counties. This page is designed to help anyone who wants to know more about this issue and ways to effectively communicate about it! Key Messages Vote YES on your County Public Transit Millage! Tens of thousands of our neighbors depend on the SMART […]
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Latest updates: Transit is on the November 8 ballot! The Oakland County Commission voted with bipartisan support August 10 to place a 0.95 10-year transit millage on their countywide ballot – to not only maintain existing SMART services, but to also expand transit services throughout all of Oakland County. A huge thank you to Chairman
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Southeast Michigan has long been hurt by the patchwork system of transit that allows each town decide whether to provide transit or not. People can’t get to jobs. Seniors are left stranded when they can’t drive. Bus routes ineffectively skip or circle around parts. Oakland County can finally eliminate that and go All-In for Transit!
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As a membership-based organization, TRU members vote each year on our Board of Directors, who in turn oversee the organization’s priorities, resources, and Executive Director over the coming years. The current Board reviews all candidates and recommends a slate for the membership to vote on during our January Annual Meeting, which occurred January 25. Anyone
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Transportation Riders United is seeking community and business leaders who want to make a difference improving Detroit area public transit to serve on our Board of Directors. Applications are open through Nov 30! TRU’s Board guides our policies and goals through strategic planning and ensures TRU has the financial resources and relationships to succeed. Board
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