A new poll by the National Association of Realtors® and Transportation For America found: Most Americans would rather use federal dollars to repair highways and bridges and improve public transportation than expand highways through new construction. Fully 80 percent of respondents said stimulus investments should not only create jobs, but also help the goals of […]

President-elect Barack Obama wants to end this economic slump with massive new spending, hoping that the federal government can spur job creation and growth by spending on alternative energy, education, health care and infrastructure. While everyone is clamoring for this money, one key question is where is the highest job bang for the federal buck?

Mark your calendar – TRU will hold our annual meeting on Tuesday, January 27, focused on the new Regional Transportation Coordinating Council’s regional transit plan.  We’ll detail parts of the plan and discuss what needs to happen to bring this plan into reality.  Don’t miss it!

According to UPI . . . "Mass transit riders in 24 cities . . . rode pantless as part of a performance act started eight years ago in New York.  The No-Pants participants rode only in their shirts and underwear Saturday, acting as if nothing was awry, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Sunday, noting the international

DDOT will hold public meetings to discuss the Spring/Summer service changes that will result in all routes currently serving Capitol Park being redirected to serve the Rosa Parks Transit Center: Northwest Activities Center – Tuesday, January 13, 10am–12noon and 6pm–8pm 18100 Meyers Road, Detroit United Way – Wednesday, January 14, 6pm-8pm 1212 Griswold – Level,