We’ve had a great response to the community forums we’ve held about Woodward Light Rail. Thanks so much to the dozens of wonderful partners from all up and down Woodward – especially MOSES, Transportation for America, Michigan Environmental Council, the Detroit Main Library, and many others. We’re holding a few more! So if you haven’t […]
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Did you know that TRU has a YouTube channel? There are a lot of great videos about Detroit transit and related topics, including: MyDetroitCable‘s new video on the People Mover and Woodward Light Rail WXYZ TV’s Detroit 2020 program on Woodward Light Rail, plus an interview with Matt Cullen and Heather Carmona The demo video
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Curious about Woodward Light Rail plans? Want to learn more about the project and how to help? Have ideas or concerns that you’re not sure how to get heard? Come to one of the Woodward Light Rail Community Engagement Forums! The official DDOT public hearings Saturday demonstrated great interest in this project (over 400
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Yesterday, Governor Rick Snyder released his proposed budget for Michigan for FY2012. While there are many hard cuts proposed, transit is held harmless in the Governor’s proposed budget. Funding for local transit service is maintained at this year’s level, as is rail passenger funding. There is a moderate increase in funding for buying new buses
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Time for some myth busting: 1) No one will even consider raising taxes right now. – WRONG! 2) Conservative West Michigan oppose transit. – WRONG! The Grand Rapids area transit system – The Rapid – will be asking citizens of its six member cities to support a millage increase on May 3 to expand and
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