These legislative updates have a new home! For updates beyond May 2023, visit #MILegTransit: Legislative Updates. The 102nd Legislature entered office on January 11th, 2023. Educating legislators old and new on the importance of funding frequent, reliable, and accessible public transportation is one of TRU’s top priorities this year. This Michigan Legislature Transit Watch will […]
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TRU and allies rallied to “Show Drivers and Riders Some Love!” This past Valentine’s Day, TRU and partner organizations rallied outside City Hall to send a message to Mayor Duggan and Detroit City Council: In the City budget for next year, we need to adequately fund the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and restore the
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Public transit in Detroit is in crisis, with buses not showing up as scheduled. Both DDOT and SMART are short 100 drivers, largely because wages aren’t competitive. DDOT bus drivers start at just $15/hour. Join TRU, ATU Local 26, Motor City Freedom Riders and other allies in calling on our elected officials to show bus
Show Riders and Drivers Some❤️! Read More »
Thanks everyone who made this an excellent event, especially our 3 bus rider speakers, 6 agency leaders and 160 attendees! Back in person (and online) after three years, the State of Transit Annual Meeting was a smashing success. The TRU Community shared 2022’s victories and this year’s goals, including: If you would like to get
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Michigan leaders are currently deciding how to spend more than $10 billion in federal infrastructure investments and billions more in stimulus and other surpluses. That’s on top of the $5 billion the Michigan Department of Transportation spends every year. “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you
Time for the State of Michigan to Invest in Great Transit!! Read More »
