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TheRide's 104 Washtenaw Express in Arborland, with a woman boarding the bus. Photo from TheRide

Tell MDOT you support bus lanes on Washtenaw Avenue!

Written by Adam Goodman, TRU Board Vice President After over 15 years of “studying” Bus Rapid Transit on Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, we finally have an opportunity to make real-world progress. In 2027, MDOT will be resurfacing Washtenaw Ave (aka I-94 BL) from Main St to Stadium in Ann Arbor, and they are considering […]

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TRU is Hiring: MI Mobility Fellowship now Open!

Applications are now closed! If you’re interested in working with TRU, please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about openings. TRU seeks a passionate self-starter to research, analyze, and advocate for more equitable transit access throughout Michigan and more balanced state transportation investment priorities. Everyone should be able to get where they need to go,

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New Report: MDOT Needs to “Fix It First”

It’s orange barrel season in Michigan, as road crews swing into action on thoroughfares across the state. Most of us would agree with Governor Whitmer that the state needs to “fix the damn roads.” But is the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) making the best use of our limited tax dollars? A significant portion of

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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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Michigan ave with a proposed BRT running down the middle, from a MDOT reimagining

Save the Bus Lanes: Support a Multimodal Michigan Ave!

Written by Mitchell Mantey, a Detroiter, bus rider, TRU volunteer, and member of TRU’s Board of Directors.  What is more important – the safe and convenient movement of people or pavement type and storage for vehicles?  The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning an exciting reconstruction of Michigan Avenue through Corktown that entails installing dedicated

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