Next Thursday, lead organizer Josh Hyman will be leading TRU’s first SPRING ACTION MEETING!     Light rail is coming to Detroit – but only if funding is developed.  Bus ridership is soaring – but the bus services may have to cut service or raise fares because of the economy.     At this volunteer kickoff, […]

The Regional Transit Plan calls for seven lines of “Arterial Rapid Transit” or ART, to be built throughout the region by 2012.    What is ART and how is it different?    How will it work with existing buses?    How will it be transitioned into light rail or other rapid transit? Come to TRU’s

According to the Free Press: "The proposed privately funded light-rail system on Woodward Avenue has a new name and an aggressive timetable as planners take the first practical steps to turn the idea into reality.  Formerly known as TRAIL for the Regional Area Initial Link, the system is now called M1-RAIL after the state designation

A note from our friends at Smart Growth America: $50 billion was allocated in President Obama’s stimulus package for transportation with virtually no criteria and accountability for what projects will get funded. Our state government — from the Governor and the State House to the Department of Transportation — will determine how much of that

The Michigan Municipal League is a great partner of TRU’s in advocating for transit and smart revitalization of our cities.  On their website right now are (at least) two great features: An audio clip from Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon about the importance of funding transportation and other infrastructure The League’s Prosperity Agenda, public policies