Michigan’s House Budget Sets Transit Back This week, the Michigan Senate and House both released their proposed budget for 2026. For transit, the Senate budget is nearly identical to the Governor’s budget, which itself is not enough to deliver great transit for our state. But the House budget is a cause for particular concern. The […]
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Thank YOU! For coming to the Capitol and calling your legislators! We mobilized over 100 people to Lansing yesterday! We were joined by numerous transit agencies from Detroit and across Michigan, transit drivers with the ATU, and advocates from all over the the state! We sat down with 50+ legislators/staff for meetings, connecting our state’s
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Yesterday, Governor Whitmer presented her executive budget to legislators and the public. While there’s a lot in there, we’re focused on what the Governor had to say on transit – and overall, while this budget is a good step forward, it is not enough to deliver great transit for Michigan. As a reminder, this is
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Join TRU, MPTA, and other allies in our fight to boost transit funding at our big Transit Day at the Capitol! Michigan legislators have so much power to decide our transportation system. If we want a transportation system that works for all Michiganders, they need to hear from you! TRU and allies from all across
Transit Day at the Capitol & Transit Action Day March 12 Read More »
2025 has been a year of big wins for transit! Recent statewide Wins: The recent state budget includes over $65M a year for transformational transit projects, and increases of Local Bus Operating (LBO) funds to record highs! Thanks to our partners across the state, allies in the government, and persistent advocacy across the past year!
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