The RTA is finally ready to step on the gas, today voting unanimously to offer the position of CEO to Michael Ford.
He’s got great experience in Seattle, Portland and Ann Arbor. He understands the importance of substantive community engagement and is driven to make a real difference.
We at TRU look forward to the opportunity to work closely with him to make a transformational change in Detroit area transit!
Congrats to New RTA CEO Michael Ford! Read More »
Thanks so much to DDOT, SMART, M-1 RAIL, Detroit People Mover, and AAATA The Ride for presenting at TRU’s Spring Meeting April 3! All provided great updates on service improvements, funding challenges, coordination efforts, and plans for the future.
Presenters participated in a Q&A led by Ruth Johnson, during which riders were encouraged to call in complaints with specific details on times and routes so management can know what’s going on and take action to make improvements.
Great TRU Spring Meeting on Transit Service and Coordination Read More »
TRU is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2014 Regional Transit Awards! These 24 amazing individuals and projects are being recognized for their unique and powerful contribution to improving our region’s transit.
All nominees will be celebrated and the winners – selected by an independent panel of judges – will be awarded that the Awards dinner on Thursday evening, May 8, at Detroit’s historic Hotel St. Regis.
Nominees for 2014 Regional Transit Awards Read More »
State leaders found a backdoor way to provide the RTA the funding necessary to hire a new CEO and staff, who should be in place in early summer. The RTA Board is slowly proceeding toward updating the Regional Transit Plan and planning the first three rapid transit lines. The RTA’s progress is not exciting nor quick, but important and moving in the right direction.
RTA Update: Legislature Rejects RTA Funding Request, But Pledges Future Funding Read More »
Southeast Michigan needs effective regional transit, which depends on an effective Regional Transit Authority. As the RTA prepare to put a plan before voters for sustainable funding, the RTA needs state investment.
The Governor supports and the Senate passed $2 million in start-up funds but the Michigan House committee stripped those funds.
Please take action now: Thank the Senate and urge the leadership to support RTA start-up funding!
Tell the Michigan Legislature to Support the RTA! Read More »
