This year, TRU is hosting a series of Transit Tuesday Talks bringing transit leaders, riders, advocates, and allies together to explore important transit issues facing the Detroit region. We’re going to different parts of the region and partnering with a range of different groups to spotlight a wide range of key transit issues. Every event …
Next Transit Tuesday Talks: Rural Community Transit, Regional Planning Read More »
The first wave of SMART bus expansion is coming! Starting Monday, September 11th, SMART will begin serving Bloomfield Hills, Novi, and Wixom. It’s part of a bigger plan to extend bus service into new communities before the end of 2023, enabled by Oakland County voters choosing to go “all-in” back in November 2022. Soon, bus …
Today, TRU released a new report spotlighting the ongoing crisis of sparce and no-show buses that is devastating bus riders throughout the region. SMART and DDOT are both running 20-30% less service than pre-pandemic and riders still suffer through regular no-show buses, causing them to miss classes, waste money, and even lose jobs. All because …
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 …
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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 …
