Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, May 15, 2012 for TRU’s 2012 fundraising dinner:      Please plan to join us for a wonderful evening supporting TRU’s advocacy and celebrating the best of Detroit transit people, companies, and possibilities!  Who do you think should be recognized? Please propose nominees here!    You can submit […]

According to the Detroit News: LaHood still optimistic about Woodward light-rail project   Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he is optimistic the M-1 Woodward Avenue light-rail project can still go forward, despite concerns raised by the federal government about the project’s feasibility.  LaHood told The Detroit News the city of Detroit has applied for a

The next few days offer several great opportunities on the Regional Transit Authority!  (TRU’s RTA position) This is a critical time to build support and make your voice heard about how important this is for our region.  Please participate in and help spread the word about these upcoming events and opportunities.     1)     Next

Despite cutting nearly half of its bus service over the past six years and completely failing to provide the service currently scheduled, DDOT is again planning even more cut even more bus service!    Starting this Saturday (March 3):  Most routes will stop operating after 9pm All service between 1am and 4am will be eliminated, Wait

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our big Trans4M Transit Day at the Capitol!  It was a great success!    Sixty advocates from all across Michigan met up in Lansing and visited with nearly every legislator to tell them how important the Regional Transit Authority is.  Here is our RTA statement, which we shared with legislators.