Michigan legislators are deciding in the next few months how to spend $6-9 billion on transportation. They need to hear from you on how they should spend it. TRU and allies from all across Michigan will be bringing 100 transit supporters together to talk to our state policymakers about how essential transit is for Michiganders […]
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After decades of disinvestment, public transit and rail in Michigan have the potential for a much-needed funding boost: Governor Whitmer’s proposed MI Road Ahead plan proposes $250 million in new annual funding for transit and rail! That would resolve at least half of Michigan’s transit funding shortfall, restoring critical funding for local bus services, rides for
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On February 10, the Governor offered her MI Road Ahead Plan for new and modified investments in transportation which includes a much needed $250 million a year more for public transit. TRU applauds her recognition of the need to invest in the whole transportation system. If implemented, this would fill much of the gap in
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Michigan’s legislative leaders are right now debating what may be the largest transportation investment in our state’s history. They have to decide by September 30. But public transit may be completely left out! Filling potholes is NOT enough to fix Michigan’s transportation troubles! Yes, the state needs to fix the damn roads. And we need new sustainable revenue
Mich. leaders to decide transportation funding; Help ensure transit is included! Read More »
Balanced transportation investments? Ha! The Michigan House Transportation Appropriations committee passed a budget June 6 that would drastically gut many essential transportation investments in a vain attempt to fix the roads without any new investments. Tell them NO gutting transit for roads! Public transit provides a critical lifeline to hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who
Michigan Legislature trying to GUT transit, rail to fund roads! Read More »
