Have you heard the amazing story of James Robertson?
It is a story of personal determination and community generosity, yet also a powerful example of the failure of our regional transit system.
Join us in demanding swift action for everyone who struggles to get to work because our transit fails them. SIGN OUR PETITION TODAY!
Extraordinary Commute Story Highlights Transit Failures Read More »
Thank you to everyone who came out for TRU’s 2015 Annual Meeting, which included three major components:
1) TRU’s Business meeting, featuring the election to the Board of Directors
2) The State of the Region’s Transit presentation by Executive Director Megan Owens
3) An interactive presentation and discussion of Community Engagement in Transit Decision-Making led by Assistant Director Ruth Johnson
See pictures, download documents, and learn lots more about this great event.
Interactive Annual Meeting on Community Engagement Read More »
The Michigan legislature passed a major package of bills to fund transportation and more, including $112 million for transit!
However, for the funding to be enacted, Michigan voters must decide in May 2015 to raise Michigan’s sales tax to 7% from its current 6%.
Thank you so much if you were one of the thousands of people who called, emailed, and visited your legislators to urge their support for transit!!
A Significant Win on Transit Funding! Read More »
Michigan Leaders will decide in the next few days whether to support or to gut Michigan’s transportation funding!
ACT NOW: Tell legislators and Governor Snyder that Michigan needs a full range of reliable transportation choices. CALL TODAY and/or use our easy online tool to email your legislators.
Click above for more details and ways you can help save transit funding!!
Transit Funding: Invest in Success or On the Chopping Block? Read More »
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!
Next Monday: TRU Fall Meeting Featuring RTA CEO Michael Ford Read More »
