As noted previously, the federal economic recovery package makes major investments in public transit.  While Michigan won’t get our full fair share (because of our past disinvestment), Michigan transit agencies will be sharing roughly $135 million in direct support, including $20-30 million each to DDOT and SMART.  They have plans to spend it on […]

Following six years of all volunteer work and three years of just one staff person, TRU is kickin’ it up a notch!  Please welcome Josh Hyman, our new Organizer.  He’s got six years of organizing with some of best in the business.  He was on the Board of NYPIRG, the New York Public Interest Research

Following six years of all volunteer work and three years of just one staff person, TRU is kickin’ it up a notch!  Please welcome Josh Hyman, our new Organizer.  He’s got six years of organizing with some of best in the business.  He was on the Board of NYPIRG, the New York Public Interest Research

New MSU Land Policy Institute Report Suggests Prosperity for Michigan Hinges, In Part, On Attracting Key Populations: Michigan’s metropolitan areas must do a better job of attracting and keeping young workers, retirees and well-educated immigrants in order for its job market to improve, according to a national study to be released by the Land Policy

Congress has finalized the economic stimulus package and details are starting to come out: The most important news is the massive amount of money proposed for high-speed rail – $8 billion – and Amtrak funding – $1.3 billion. This represents the largest single expenditure on rail in United States history and promises a new day