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The State of Detroit Area Transit: Limited yet Improving

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The State of Detroit Transit is Improving!

After many years of struggle and decline, public transit is finally starting to get better. It’s far from good enough, with too many people still waiting for late buses or left completely without options. Yet improvements are coming and the future looks bright.

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is actively planning rapid transit on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan Ave, while also evaluating developing a plan to improve transit through the entire four-county region.

DDOT has made major improvements from their horrendous service a year ago. With new buses and drivers, they are finally providing nearly 100% of their scheduled service, with even more improvements to come.

Read on for more information and details of Detroit area transit progress in 2015.

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Give Thanks. Give Back. Get Involved!

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The holiday season is an important time to not only give thanks for the many good things you have but also to give back to the community that helped provide them.

If you agree that a great public transit system would be a great benefit to the greater Detroit region, here are three important ways you can give back:

1) Apply to join TRU’s Board of Directors! Application deadline extended to January 6.

2) Apply to join the RTA’s Citizens Advisory Committee (Sorry, deadline passed!)

3) Donate to Support Transit Advocacy

As you give thanks this holiday season, think about how you can best give back. Then get involved with Detroit transit advocacy!!

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Help Shape the Detroit Region's Transit Future!

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The RTA is working to develop a Regional Transit Master Plan that will shape our region’s transit development both over the next few years and for decades to come! They’ve got some ideas of the direction the Regional Transit Plan should take, but NOW THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Come to one of their Public Meetings Oct 19-24 to have your say on transit priorities, trade-offs, and more.

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Help Shape the Detroit Region’s Transit Future!

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The RTA is working to develop a Regional Transit Master Plan that will shape our region’s transit development both over the next few years and for decades to come! They’ve got some ideas of the direction the Regional Transit Plan should take, but NOW THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Come to one of their Public Meetings Oct 19-24 to have your say on transit priorities, trade-offs, and more.

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Help engage the region in telling the RTA Why Transit Matters!

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The Regional Transit Authority is developing a regional transit plan that will shape transit improvements in the next year, 2 years, 5 years and 20 years. To develop a great plan, they need input from people all throughout the region. To engage the breadth of the region, we need your help!!
1) Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns with the RTA!
2) Mobilize your friends and family to comment to the RTA!
3) Volunteer with TRU at fairs, festivals, and other community events!

We’ve launched a friendly contest to encourage greater participation and engagement! This contest will last from June 15 – September 15 with fun prizes throughout. Click for details.

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