On Nov 3, Macomb County votes to renew countywide SMART service. Help us tell voters on their way to the polls! The Macomb Public Transit Millage is up for renewal. A yes vote means renewing SMART service across Macomb county, as well as funding for local services like Richmond-Lenox EMS in Northern Macomb, STAR paratransit […]
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Unlike many transit agencies, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is a city department. As with other departments, the Mayor and City Council decide how much funding it gets each year. This October, we have an opportunity to start making the case for more DDOT funding – and more service – by speaking up at
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Do you want to learn more about the Macomb County Transit Millage? Want to spread the word on the vote? Join us October 1! Join TRU to learn everything about transit in Macomb County, and discuss the Macomb County SMART transit renewal up for a vote on November 3rd. Learn more about the millage at
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MDOT’s Draft Five Year Transportation Program should support transit more! The 2027-2031 Five Year Transportation Program (5YTP) outlines how MDOT will invest money over the next five years to support their goals in the MDOT 2050 Mobility Plan. This program is a detailed overview of the specific projects up in the next few years, including
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Not only did Wayne County voters support the transit millage proposal in the recent election, they supported it overwhelmingly. That’s the takeaway from a close reading of the election results, as shown in the map above. A Supermajority of Voters Said Yes to Transit! Overall, over 67% of voters – two out of three –
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