Governor Snyder discussed transportation in his State of the State address.  He explained that the Department of Transportation will be part of his Economic Development team, demonstrating how highly he values transportation.  He also strong endorsed the the Detroit River International Crossing (a new public-private bridge), which TRU is still not convinced is necessary.  He […]

According to our friends at Center for Transportation Excellence: Last year was an incredibly successful year for transportation ballot measures. Communities around the country placed 57 measures on the ballot and voters supported 44 of them. The 77% success rate for 2010 is above the ten-year average of 71%, and particularly significant in a year

With gas prices at their highest level since October 2008, the American Public Transportation Association’s monthly Transit Savings Report estimates that transit riders save, on average, $9,656 a year. Of course, not everyone has equal access to these massive savings. According to APTA’s numbers, which are based on gas prices ($3.08 per gallon last week) and

Get involved in improving transit and get course credit for it! Apply now for an internship with TRU! TRU Intern Positions – Winter/Spring 2011 Political Outreach Intern Ensure that public officials learn about the importance of public transit by developing an up-to-date listing of public officials, managing correspondence with them, and helping coordinate a transit