By Kiersten Bushbaker and Joel Batterman Most people don’t think about rural and “exurban” areas when it comes to public transit. But transportation needs don’t disappear in lower-density communities, and rural transit is an important issue. Major increases in ridership at Oakland County’s rural transit agencies over the past few years show that “if you […]
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Update 3/27: This year, Mayor Sheffield is proposing a $29 million total budget increase for DDOT, following up on last year’s $30 million boost. This won’t get us all the way to “doubling DDOT” this year, but it’s a huge step in the right direction. At first, we were confused by the fact that the
Rally to Double DDOT at Budget Hearing 3/30! Read More »
Join TRU, MPTA, and other allies in our fight to boost transit funding at our big Transit Day at the Capitol! Michigan legislators have so much power to decide our transportation system. If we want a transportation system that works for all Michiganders, they need to hear from you! TRU and allies from all across
Transit Day at the Capitol & Transit Action Day March 12 Read More »
In August 2026, Wayne County voters will have a chance to expand public transit countywide. Wayne County will vote on a ballot proposal that will extend this essential service countywide. TRU strongly supports this proposal as an important step towards a better-connected region and a more prosperous County. Today, ~350,000 Wayne County residents have little
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Let’s advocate for more and better public transportation together! Whether you have a few minutes, hours, or a whole day to spare TRU has an opportunity for you to get involved! Don’t have much time to spare? Do you love talking about the importance of public transportation? Join our speaker’s bureau and receive training on
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