The Detroit People Mover has proposed increasing fares for the first time in its 24 year operation, from 50-cents to 75-cents per ride.  This would help but wouldn’t solve a major budget gap that threatens to shut down the People Mover this winter. According to the Detroit Free Press: The City Council’s budget deal with […]

On September 1, 2011, the Federal Transit Administration signaled its approval of the first stage of the city’s plans for a light rail system in its Record of Decision.  This exciting development means that Detroit is on track to receive federal funding for the $550-million project! However, steps still need to be taken before the

In a positive step towards improving public transit, Governor Rick Snyder tapped Dennis Schornack to join his administration as a special adviser on regional transit! According to Gongwer News Service: "Finding ways of improving and making more efficient transportation in the Detroit area is seen as critical to improving the state’s economy," said Geralyn Lasher,

Detroit Public Television has recently partnered with Data Driven Detroit to illustrate the citizen experience in Southeast Michigan. Patty Fedewa, a former TRU president and board member, shared her personal story of living in Detroit and using public transit.  Watch her interview here.

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting the creation of a Regional Transit Authority for Southeast Michigan!!  Sponsored by Commissioners Toni Moceri and David Flynn, it reads (in part): Wheras, the southeast Michigan region spends $75 per capita annually on transit services while the average of the top 25 metropolitan regions