Public transit is clearly one of the most important issues facing greater Detroit. Some candidates for public office have strong platforms supporting transit. Many, however, say nothing at all. If you want better public transit, one of the most important things you can do this year is to ask questions about transit to candidates for […]

To ensure everyone can see and weigh in on the proposed regional transit plan, RTCC has teamed up with SMART to provide special shuttles from major bus locations to the Open House at Freedom Hill County Park:  RTCC-MACOMB MALL SHUTTLE On October 1, SMART will offer special service to Freedom Hill County Park for the

The Future of Transit in Greater Detroit Now Available at a public meeting near you! The Regional Transportation Coordinating Council has drafted the official regional transit plan for the tri-county Detroit area, including bus improvement proposals, where and when to build rapid transit, funding options, and much more. And they want to know what you

TRU was proud to join the Michigan Municipal League, Rep. Marie Donigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Grand Rapids Chamber and the Rapid to highlight the need for legislative approval of HB 6114.  It would provide a new local option for helping to fund transit with tax-increment financing.  Check out this video blog on the

There’s a lot going on right now on transit, and a lot of great opportunities to get involved and make your voice heard.  Here’s a quick summary: Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Ann Arbor Transportation Plan update – final public meeting 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Ann Arbor City Council Chambers More at http://www.a2transportationplan.com/.  Wednesday, Sept.