Everyone knows southeast Michigan needs regional transit improvements (well, nearly everyone). The big debate is what those changes should be, what should be prioritized first, and how to pay for them. The RTA is updating the region’s transit priorities and wants to hear from you! Since the narrow ballot loss in 2016, the Regional Transit […]
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A guest blog by TRU Board Member Stephen Maiseloff New job. Long commute. Transit. Date night. Stay out late. Transit. Mistake. Probation. Transit. Rush hour. Parking lot. Transit. Sales up. Move downtown. Transit. Read, think. Clear your mind. Transit. Trip, fall. Get back up. Transit. All scenarios with the same solution—a reliable system of public
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The SMART Board of Directors voted today to join DDOT in eliminating transfer fees. Starting May 1, a basic bus fare will be good for 4 hours of unlimited rides on either DDOT or SMART in any direction. The fare change will also lower student fares to 50-cents, institute rolling 31-day passes, and more, all
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A big thanks to everyone who came out Feb 6 for our State of Transit TRU Annual meeting. Despite wacky weather and having to reschedule, at least 100 people came out for it! Special thanks to: Our speakers from RTA, SMART, DDOT, and riders, Our excellent host TechTown Detroit, Our generous sponsors, including Liz in
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What happened around public transit last year? What progress was made? What setbacks have we suffered? What improvements are planned for the region’s transit in 2019? And what will it take to get regional transit funding back on the ballot?!? Come to TRU’s 2019 Annual Meeting to learn all this and more! When: RESCHEDULED for
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