Grand Rapids broke ground last week on the state’s first new Rapid Transit project – the Silver Line!! All the dignitaries were present, highlighted by Governor Rick Snyder. Check out the coverage at all our media outlets: Grand Rapids Press / MLive: At emotional ceremony for Grand Rapids’ $40M bus rapid transit line, officials look to […]

Southeast Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority is finally here!! Thanks so much to everyone who helped welcome the first official RTA Board meeting on Wednesday!  Our march, "birthday party" press event, and meeting testimony all went wonderfully. Dozens of regional transit supporters from all across the four-county region braved the rain to march from Rosa Parks

After decades fighting for its creation and months of waiting on appointments and preparations, Southeast Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority is finally here!! All the RTA Board members have been appointed and met each other for the first time last week.  The first official RTA Board meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10, at 3:00pm at

News on the Woodward Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis: After extensive analysis and community input, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has emerged as the preferred modal option for rapid transit along Woodward. Mark your calendar! There will be another set of public meetings on Woodward Avenue Rapid Transit this month. Learn more about BRT and how it

This spring and summer, TRU will be embarking on a major community engagement campaign to build broad public support for regional transit.  And we need some help! TRU is seeking four (4) organized, outgoing persons who have experience working in community settings; managing volunteers or a team; coordinating events; and speaking before a variety of