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 […]

    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