2020 proved that many things assumed impossible are absolutely achievable. Working from home. Elimination of rush hour traffic. Fare-free transit. Massive federal investment in transit operations. So why not easy car-free living in the Motor City? At this year’s State of Transit event, TRU will both recap transit in 2020 and look ahead to the …
The State of Transit event Jan 28: Re-Imagining Transit Post-COVID-19 Read More »
While it definitely was not the year we expected or hoped or planned for, 2020 was a busy and productive year for TRU nonetheless. Here’s a recap of ten important activities and accomplishments in our fight for great transit – with links to where you can get a lot more information. TRU’s Top Ten activities …
The so-called “Big Four” usually come together in public several times a year discussing several top regional issues, often featuring regional transit. Not so in 2020. But they did each talk with Carol Cain on the Michigan Matters program on CBS 62 on December 10, discussing COVID, the economy, and regional transit. “It seems a …
Detroit region’s leaders on regional transit and COVID-19 Read More »
Watch the Full Conversation on YouTube This time on “Tapping Into Transit”, we take a step back and ask the question: “just who is TRU?”. TRU is well-known in transit circles, but some of our supporters may not know the story & original mission behind Transportation Riders United. If we don’t invest in quality public …
This Giving Tuesday, December 1st, join TRU for it’s first ever transit trivia fundraiser! “Transit Trivia to Support TRU” is a fast-paced online trivia game for our members and new supporters alike. Winners will recieve their own exclusive TRU swag! All are welcome and admission is free! Donations are encouraged. TO RSVP: Send a contact …
