On February 8, an exciting new documentary will debut focused on Detroit transportation, titled "Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City," as part of the PBS special series on infrastructure, Blueprint America.  TRU staff, volunteers, and partners were pleased to assist in the creation of this film.  It examines how Detroit, a grim symbol of America’s […]

Check out TRU Director Megan Owens and Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano on Channel 7’s "Spotlight on the News" from Sunday, Dec. 20. Spotlight on the News, now in its 44th season, is Michigan’s longest running weekly news and public affairs program. It airs every Sunday at 9:30 am on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7.

Check out TRU Director Megan Owens and Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano on Channel 7’s "Spotlight on the News" from Sunday, Dec. 20. Spotlight on the News, now in its 44th season, is Michigan’s longest running weekly news and public affairs program. It airs every Sunday at 9:30 am on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7.

So you’re getting gifts for your family and friends, maybe for your office-mates and kids’ teacher. How about a gift for your city? More and better public transit is certainly what Detroit really needs! Help Detroit by helping TRU! Donate to TRU today! If needed, check out some more information and more reasons to give.

The number of miles Michiganders drove dropped 9% from 2002 to 2008 (according to SEMCOG data).   Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are expected to rise slowly over the next twenty years, but will not reach 2005 levels (130 million miles daily) again until 2035.