Today’s the day!! The Regional Transit Authority of Southeastern Michigan (RTA) is unveiling its four county regional transit master plan for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties. This plan identifies the need for a better coordinated transit system in our area, one that is rapid, reliable and regional. Join us to learn about the plan […]
Unveiling the RTA's Regional Transit Master Plan! Read More »
The Regional Transit Authority is working with SMART and DDOT to jointly develop express bus service along the full lengths of Woodward and Gratiot Avenues. This proposed service (formerly known as Reflex) would run all day, seven days a week and have limited stops to provide faster connections between downtown Detroit and the outer suburbs without the
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Five Exemplary People and Projects to Receive the 2016 Regional Transit Awards Over 150 regional transit leaders and supporters will come together on May 12 to celebrate important progress made on regional transit and the people who made it possible at the Regional Transit Awards dinner. Three individuals and two projects will be awarded this
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The RTA is planning for Bus Rapid Transit on Woodward, Gratiot and Michigan Avenues and for regional commuter rail connecting Detroit to Ann Arbor.
You’re invited to a series of public open house meetings to learn the latest plans, ask questions, and share your ideas.
RTA Update on Rapid Transit Plans to be Shared at Public Meetings Read More »
One year ago, the failure of the Detroit region’s public transit system drew national and even international attention and scorn when the Detroit Free Press ran a feature story on James Robertson’s 21-mile walk to work. And rightfully so. His commute spotlighted some of the worst gaps in our region’s public transit.
Over the past year, our region has taken some important steps forward, restoring some 24-hour service and exploring seemless cross-county service.
Yet far more remains to be done. Until then, the thousands of James Robertsons of our region will continue to struggle with the most basic travel to work and other necessities.
TRU’s Take: Fixing the Transit System that Failed “The Walking Man” Read More »
