TRU is hosting a series of Transit Tuesday Talks! Following the success of our State of Transit events, these monthly events bring transit leaders, riders, advocates, and allies together to dig into important transit issues facing the Detroit region. Some are solely virtual, others are primarily in person with an online option. We’re going to …
Transit Tuesday Talks: Next up Oakland County Expansion 5/23 Read More »
SMART recently announced service change proposals in Oakland County that include major expansion into new communities but also some eliminations and cuts. But still no solution to the ongoing no-show bus crisis caused by SMART’s failure to pay competitive wages! Review TRU comments on proposed service changes TRU is excited to share the details of …
SMART expansion happening in Oakland County – but with service cuts Read More »
Thanks to public transit, Kathy Meagher has been able to get around on her own despite being unable to drive. However, the shortage of bus drivers in the region threatens her freedom of mobility. TRU interviewed her to illustrate the challenges and opportunities faced by transit users in Metro Detroit. Kathy Meagher (pronounced ‘MAY-er’) lives …
In November 2022, Oakland County voters approved 10 years of funding for SMART and other local providers. With this county-wide system, new bus routes will be established starting this summer! At Wednesday, February 8th’s meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Finance Committee, Oakland County Deputy Executive Hilary Chambers presented the service expansion plans …
Public transit in Detroit is in crisis, with buses not showing up as scheduled. Both DDOT and SMART are short 100 drivers, largely because wages aren’t competitive. DDOT bus drivers start at just $15/hour. Join TRU, ATU Local 26, Motor City Freedom Riders and other allies in calling on our elected officials to show bus …
