State of Transit

2020 was a difficult year, especially for public transit. But it also proved that many things assumed impossible are absolutely achievable: Widespread work from home. Elimination of rush hour traffic. Fare-free transit. Massive federal investment in transit operations. So why not easy car-free living in the Motor City? Each January, TRU hosts our State of …

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Dec 28 2020December 31, 2020

TRU Top Ten of 2020

COVID-19, State of Transit, Tapping Into Transit, transit funding, Transit Town Hall

While it definitely was not the year we expected or hoped or planned for, 2020 was a busy and productive year for TRU nonetheless. Here’s a recap of ten important activities and accomplishments in our fight for great transit – with links to where you can get a lot more information. TRU’s Top Ten activities …

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Jan 31 2020February 6, 2020

State of Transit spotlights huge potential for transit progress in 2020!

Annual Meeting, Dave Coulter, DDOT, Michigan Legislature, SMART, State of Transit, TRU 20th Anniversary, TRU Board of Directors, Warren Evans

Despite setbacks and struggles in recent year, most people at TRU’s State of Transit 2020 were optimistic about prospects for big transit improvement this year. Even more so after inspiring remarks from both the Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and new Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter about their strong commitment to ensuring everyone can get …

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Dec 14 2018December 17, 2018

Sponsorships Available!

Lets Talk Transit, sponsor, State of Transit, Warren Evans

For the Detroit region to compete nationally, we must provide great public transit. TRU is proud to be the leading nonprofit dedicated to making great transit a reality. As 2018 comes to a close, demonstrate your commitment to great transit by sponsoring TRU’s 2019 transit event series. From our premier State of the Region’s …

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