Any doubt that southeast Michigan needs and wants an official Regional Transit Authority is being quickly swept away!  Nearly all of the major elected bodies in the region have recently passed (or are about to pass) resolutions in support of creating a Regional Transit Authority! The Macomb County Commission passed a resolution unanimously last month. […]

Thanks so much to everyone who helped make our annual fundraiser a great success!! A packed house of 75 attendees enjoyed compelling presentations from panelists with varied experiences with the role that transit can play in Detroit’s revitalization, followed by vibrant table discussions to ensure we got ideas and input from everyone involved.  With support

Rail Funding Victory This past week the Michigan Senate took key steps to receive $131 million pledged to Michigan by the US Department of Transportation. But we can only get that money if the state provides a 20% match. The full Michigan Senate voted to provide that match money: 30 yes, 6 no, and 2

Transit supporters all across the country are protesting massive cuts in road and transit funding that have been proposed by the US House of Representatives. Join us in telling Congress: Don’t X Out Public Transportation! These cuts, if enacted will have the potential to further devastate local public transit riders who depend on these systems

Once a year, TRU holds a major event designed to share exciting transit info and raise money for TRU’s ongoing advocacy work.  That event will be this Thursday evening!! Detroit In Transit: TRU’s 2011 Fundraising dinner! You won’t want to miss an intriguing and thought-provoking discussion with Channel 7 WXYZ’s Chuck Stokes on the role