Sure, transit agencies run bus service but who else makes major decisions that impact transit? Register today to learn about the federal, state, and local roles in deciding transit from special guests from Transportation for America, RTA, and the Michigan Public Transit Association. Then discuss ways that YOU can influence these important decision-makers to demand […]
Who Decides Transit? A Virtual Town Hall – Oct 13 Read More »
The Michigan Speaker of the House decided March 3 NOT to vote on HB 5550. That bill would have allowed Macomb County to opt-out, while allowing the other three counties’ voters to decide whether to invest more in transit.
Legislative Setback Read More »
County leaders have found a compromise with Legislative leaders on a new path forward. Newly introduced HB 5550 would amend the RTA law to allow counties that want to vote to fund transit and leave out counties that don’t want to.
A New Path to Invest in Great Regional Transit: Amend RTA Law Read More »
The next key step towards great transit? Pass HB 5229!
YOU need to take three quick actions to make this progress possible:
1) Tell YOUR legislators to support and push for HB 5229
2) Tell Legislative Leaders to schedule a vote for HB 5229<
3) Then urge your friends and family across Michigan to do the same
Want a chance to vote on transit this year? Act NOW to demand it! Read More »
Despite setbacks and struggles in recent year, most people at TRU’s State of Transit 2020 were optimistic about prospects for big transit improvement this year. Even more so after inspiring remarks from both the Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and new Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter about their strong commitment to ensuring everyone can get
State of Transit spotlights huge potential for transit progress in 2020! Read More »
