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You're Invited to TRU's 25th Anniversary Gala! Celebrating 25 years of serving metro Detroit.

Get Your Ticket: TRU’s 25th Anniversary Gala!

For 25 years, Detroiters have come together to fight for more and better public transit under the banner of Transportation Riders United, because transit is essential for a thriving Detroit. Join us September 25th, 2025 at Bellagio Banquet Center in Dearborn Heights to join decades of TRU members, allies, and champions to celebrate the amazing […]

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A Vision for Michigan’s Transportation Future: Modernize Michigan Mobility for All

Michigan strives to be a mobility leader, but largely ignores any non-car mobility. We need a truly modern transportation system that provides affordable, accessible, climate-friendly options for everyone while prioritizing walking, rolling, transit, and zero-emission union-made vehicles We all want vibrant communities where kids can play and families can thrive. Strong communities where people want

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Tonya Christerfield is a Detroit paratransit rider and says improvements in recent years and a new quick turnaround service have been a welcome change. Credit: Screenshot/Johnathan Shephard

Transit Voices: Tonya Chesterfield, by Bridge Detroit

In Detroit, transportation isn’t a privilege – it’s a necessity for basic living. For Tonya Christerfield, it’s a lifeline to her loved ones. She utilizes DDOT’s paratransit service, which just recently began same day pickups in June. “It’s more comfortable for the people, more comfortable for myself,” said Christerfield, who is visually impaired due to

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