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Don’t miss the big TRU Fall Meeting featuring Michael Ford

Next Monday, Nov. 10th from 6pm-8pm
At the Arab American National Museum

Meet Michael Ford and hear about his goals and plans to improve southeast Michigan Transit.
Share your transit priorities and ask him your questions.
Plus, learn about progress on SMART, DDOT, M1-Rail, and how you can get involved!

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Aug 6 2014

A big win for SMART bus service and transit investment

buses, Macomb County, Oakland, SMART, voters, Wayne

Voters provided a huge win for the SMART millage! The SMART millage increase passed with very strong support:
– Oakland – 73.6% support
– Wayne – 63.1% support
– Macomb – 59.6% support

Thank you to all the partners, supporters, contributors, and voters who made possible this strong demonstration of support for transit!

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Jun 27 2014

Join the #SMARTsquad to Keep SMART Rolling!

Macomb County, Oakland, SMART, transit funding, Wayne

Every day, SMART takes tens of thousands of our neighbors jobs, schools, doctors, and more. Yet this essential service is at risk. On August 5, voters in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties need to support SMART’s millage.

Do you part to Keep SMART Rolling! Join the SMART Squad!

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Jun 13 2014

Michigan Senate Fails on Transportation Funding

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Yes the roads and buses are falling apart. Yes polls show strong voter support for more transportation funding. Yes thousands of concerned citizens made calls and send emails demanding action. (THANKS!!) But no, the legislature did NOT increase transportation for roads OR transit before leaving for their summer break and fall campaigning. So like the last 20+ years,

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Apr 22 2014

Urge County Leaders to Keep SMART Rolling!

Macomb County, Oakland, SMART, transit funding, Wayne

SMART provides essential transit service to 35,000 people every day. Yet their millage rate hasn’t increased in nearly 12 years, resulting in minimal service and ancient buses.

County leaders are deciding now whether to ask voters to support a SMART millage of 1.0 mils on the August ballot. Tell them how important local bus service is – ACT NOW to KEEP SMART ROLLING!

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