Are you interested in playing a more active role in revializing our region? Would you like to help TRU expand and improve our advocacy and impact? Do you have skills, connections, and leadership to contribute to Detroit transit? Then you should apply to join TRU’s Board of Directors! TRU’s Board of Directors sets our policies and […]

Thanks so much to everyone who called and emailed their legislators and those who came up to Lansing with us to speak out for Regional Transit! It was a very impressive hearing demonstrating enormous and diverse support for the RTA. There was powerful testimony from business and political leaders from across southeast Michigan, including top

Thanks so much to everyone who called and emailed their legislators and those who came up to Lansing with us to speak out for Regional Transit! It was a very impressive hearing demonstrating enormous and diverse support for the RTA. There was powerful testimony from business and political leaders from across southeast Michigan, including top

TRU has taken an official position opposing Proposal 5 on November’s ballot.  Proposal 5 amends the Michigan Constitution to prohibit new or additional taxes by the State of Michigan unless approved by a 2/3 majority of members in each chamber of the legislature or by a statewide vote of the people. Even with the current rules, state

Yesterday, Michiganders all across the state had chances to vote on transit taxes in their local communities. And they spoke out loud and clear – voicing strong support for public transit. Of the 28 millage votes throughout Michigan – ALL PASSED!  Most with overwhelming support! In Oakland County, the SMART Millage was renewed with 79%