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 […]
Governors Budget: A Good Step Forward, But Not Enough Read More »
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
2025 Year in Review Read More »
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.
Reconnecting Michigan: A Vision for Cross-State Transit & TTT Recap Read More »
