Southeast Michigan has long been hurt by the patchwork system of transit that allows each town decide whether to provide transit or not. People can’t get to jobs. Seniors are left stranded when they can’t drive. Bus routes ineffectively skip or circle around parts. Oakland County can finally eliminate that and go All-In for Transit! […]
Time for Oakland County to Go All-In on Transit! Read More »
While only some of us use transit, all of us need it, since we all depend on people who depend on transit. Despite overwhelming calls not to, the Auburn Hills City Council voted to replace SMART bus service with their own limited service, only for seniors and disabilities, only Monday through Friday. Unless something changes,
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Each year, TRU hosts The State of Transit, bringing together top voices in Detroit area transit to discuss progress, plans, and opportunities for improvement. This Tuesday, January 25, over 120 people joined this virtual event to hear from five great speakers, highlights of which are shared below. The full video can be watched on Facebook.
The State of Transit? Rebuilding, Planning for Greatness! Read More »
Each year, TRU hosts the State of Transit to bring together top transit agency and civic leaders, along with riders and other supporters for what is usually the biggest transit event of the year. Join us this year on Zoom this Tuesday, January 25! Topics Will transit be expanded throughout all of Oakland County this
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Detroit area transit needs improvement in a lot of different ways. TRU could educate, advocate, and mobilize for a lot of different transit improvements. But we can’t take on everything, so each year, TRU’s Board of Directors set priorities – choosing the projects, threats, and opportunities where we can have the greatest impact on the
Priorities for 2022: Expand transit!! Read More »
