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Help engage the region in telling the RTA Why Transit Matters!

Regional Transit Authority, volunteer, Why Transit Matters

The Regional Transit Authority is developing a regional transit plan that will shape transit improvements in the next year, 2 years, 5 years and 20 years. To develop a great plan, they need input from people all throughout the region. To engage the breadth of the region, we need your help!!
1) Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns with the RTA!
2) Mobilize your friends and family to comment to the RTA!
3) Volunteer with TRU at fairs, festivals, and other community events!

We’ve launched a friendly contest to encourage greater participation and engagement! This contest will last from June 15 – September 15 with fun prizes throughout. Click for details.

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TRU Summer Meeting on Engaging Your Community in Transit Decision-Making

The RTA and TRU need your help engaging people in Detroit, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties to develop a regional transit system that we want, need and are willing to pay for!

Come to TRU’s Summer Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 6-8pm, at MSU Detroit Center, to

• Learn the latest about the RTA’s transit projects and how you can help shape those decisions!
• Share Why Transit Matters to YOU and your community!
• Help get people throughout the region talking about Why Transit Matters with a fun contest and activities throughout the summer!