SMART is considering big changes to better serve southeast Michigan. Be among the first to see their two possible scenarios for overhauling bus routes and Flex zones throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties! Share your opinions on SMART’s present and future transit service. Join us Tuesday evening June 11 for the latest of TRU’s Transit […]
Transit Tuesday Talk: SMARTer Mobility! Read More »
Over the next week, there will be tons of people downtown for the NFL Draft! It is so amazing to see so many people experience a pedestrian friendly experience downtown, and we cannot wait to enjoy it! However, this will present many challenges, not just to visitors, but to Detroiters traveling through downtown. Therefore, TRU
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How do I Ride a Bus in Greater Detroit? As Detroit’s transit advocate, TRU works to improve and promote public transit through greater Detroit. Here’s what you need to know to ride the bus. 1) Figure out what route will take you to your destination. Visit www.Google.com/transit – Enter your starting and ending locations and
A Primer (or Reminder): How to Ride the Bus Read More »
The transit community kicked off 2024 strong at TRU’s annual State of Transit event on Tuesday, January 30. More than 100 people came out in person, plus another 75 virtually, to talk with and hear 14 fabulous speakers each discuss the State of Transit in the Detroit region. Special thanks to Wayne State’s Office of
Powerful energy at State of Transit 2024! Read More »
Overall, 2023 was a challenging year for Detroit area public transit, with a major driver shortage resulting in a devastating no-show bus crisis, which may nearing resolution in early 2024. Despite struggles, transit riders, advocates, and allies came together with TRU for major wins in state transit funding and Oakland County transit expansion. Throughout the
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