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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Light Rail rapid transit is coming to Woodward Avenue! Here are several ways you can learn more and get involved! Learn all about it: Check out the awesome video of how it will look Visit the official website – www.WoodwardLightRail.com Come to a community engagement forum! Review TRU’s power point summary. Check out the media
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One-quarter of Congress just proposed eliminating virtually federal funding for rail! If implemented, this would gut: – Amtrak, – High Speed Rail investments, – the DC Metro system, and – the federal New Starts program, that funds new local rail projects, like Woodward Light Rail! This is a trial-balloon from the Republican Study Committee for
Defend federal rail funding!! Read More »
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our 2011 Annual Meeting Tuesday! The standing-room only event had over 120 people attending, a dozen new members signed up, and dozens of people volunteering to help spread the Woodward Light Rail message! Our meeting also received plenty of media interest – WDET, Metro Times, Ch. 7
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In 30 years, how will Washtenaw County residents get around? What green spaces will be left? How will seniors maintain their quality of life? How will the county attract economic development and young talented professionals? TheRide is leading the way to making tomorrow more secure by creating a shared vision for countywide public transit in
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