Regional Transit Authority Archives - Page 18 of 18

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.

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Mar 19 2014

RTA Update: Legislature Rejects RTA Funding Request, But Pledges Future Funding

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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.

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Mar 4 2014

Tell the Michigan Legislature to Support the RTA!

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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!

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