From June 3-16, a team from TRU are travelling all throughout Michigan on public transit – traveling 1,500+ miles on 50+ transit rides to 16 cities – all to learn what’s working and what needs improved in Michigan’s transportation system. Here are some highlights – updated regularly: June 3 – Detroit to Port Huron We […]
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TRU is partnering up with like-minded groups all across Michigan to build a powerful statewide network that will work together to reform Michigan’s transportation. The problem: Michigan’s transportation system fails too many people: It’s too expensive, too dangerous, provides too few options, and produces too much pollution. Yet Michigan leaders continue to invest billions in
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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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TRU’s 25th year was an eventful one! We saw major progress in the quest to Double DDOT, gaining a historic increase of funding for the department, and achieving new contracts for bus drivers and mechanics. Transit was elevated as a major issue in the Detroit mayoral election, as we conducted ride-alongs with every mayoral candidate
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For over 50 years, Michigan has provided modest intercity bus and train service to provide residents with affordable transportation connections across and beyond our state. These services are well-used, but they are not sufficiently well-developed or convenient to meet our travel needs. As a result, for most cross-state trips, Michiganders rely on driving and flying.
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